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This resource is part of Safety Talk: Coping with Change in Arts & Entertainment. Download the Navigating Change quick reference guide as a handy resource or watch the video. In the dynamic world of arts and entertainment, change isn’t just inevitable—it’s built into the structure of how we work. From project-based contracts to creative pivots and seasonal programming, our industry … Continued
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Change shapes our daily work environment, from project-based contracts to evolving creative visions. This Safety Talk includes targeted resources for both employees and managers to help navigate these changes effectively. The arts and entertainment industry faces unique challenges when it comes to change. Your team might encounter: While these changes affect everyone differently, the “5 … Continued
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Imagine finishing a difficult phone call and turning to your computer to document the interaction. You notice your shoulders are tense, your jaw is clenched, and your mind is running through the next tasks waiting for you. By the time you leave work, it feels like there is hardly any time left to bring your … Continued
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Celebrating Successes and Acknowledging Impact Your work in social services is rooted in “helping individuals, groups, or communities to enhance or restore their capacity for social functioning and creating societal conditions favorable to this goal.”1 This definition by Barker (2013) reflects the heart of what you do every day: supporting people through challenges, strengthening their … Continued
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This resource is part of De-escalation Strategies for BC’s Arts & Entertainment Sector for those who work in arts and entertainment. Download the De-escalation quick reference guide as a handy resource or watch the video. The Arts and Entertainment Industry is fast-paced and audience-focused, but it can also bring unique challenges that put employees at risk. Ensuring the safety and well-being of crew is a critical … Continued
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This resource is part of De-escalation Strategies for BC’s Arts & Entertainment Sector for those who work in arts and entertainment. Download the De-escalation quick reference guide as a handy resource or watch the video. Working in the arts and entertainment industry can be exciting and rewarding. No two days are the same, and you get to interact with people from all walks … Continued
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Creative industries thrive on passion and urgency, but in high-stress environments — whether on set, backstage, at festivals, or during live events — conflict and emotional intensity can arise quickly. This Safety Talk package includes targeted resources to help workers across BC’s arts and entertainment sectors navigate tense moments safely and confidently. Workers in film … Continued
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Understanding Neurodiversity Neurodiversity is a fundamental concept that supports the notion that everyone is different and worthy of respect and belonging. It is used to describe the multiplicity of all human beings, celebrating the uniqueness in how everyone thinks, behaves, learns and understands the world. This perspective implies that there are infinite possibilities in human … Continued
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Imagine this: you’re a manager in a supportive housing building, and one of your staff, Manpreet, comes to you looking concerned. She says, “I don’t feel safe working with Adam. I don’t want to work on the same shift as him.” You are taken aback. You’ve known Adam for years and you’ve always had a good working relationship with him. It might be tempting to just … Continued
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When stepping into leadership, new managers undergo an important transition, from directly helping clients to supporting the people who help clients. This shift requires a different set of skills, and the qualities that make someone an exceptional helper don’t always translate automatically into effective leadership. For many new leaders, this change can feel both exciting … Continued
