By andrewwalsh
Learning Circles: From Awareness to Advocacy in the Workplace is part of a video series exploring Indigenous perspectives on psychological health and safety in the workplace. Created to support employers and workers across BC’s tourism and hospitality industry, this series is a partnership between Len Pierre Consulting, go2HR, and CMHA BC. In this session, we explore … Continued
By ellie
A case manager starts the day with multiple complex cases. By noon, two urgent situations arise, documentation piles up, and breaks are skipped. There is no clear guideline for what counts as a manageable caseload, and the day ends with unfinished tasks and lingering anxiety. No traumatic incident occurred, yet the structure of the job … Continued
By ellie
A new social navigator starts their first shift in a community clinic. They are given a list of people to support and access to their electronic medical records. There is no formal introduction to staff, no structured safety orientation, and no discussion of potential risks when doing outreach. The new worker introduces themself to staff … Continued
By andrewwalsh
The arts and entertainment industry can be exciting and fast-paced, and many people are drawn to work in such invigorating, collaborative, rigorous, and expressive environments where two days rarely look the same. Along with this excitement can sometimes come a sense of pressure, whether to stay on budget, catch up when you feel behind, adapt … Continued
By ellie
Imagine this: A team meeting ends. One staff member leaves feeling dismissed after being interrupted repeatedly. Another feels frustrated but stays silent about a growing workload imbalance. No policies were broken. No voices were raised, yet tension lingers. In community social services, we are deeply committed to building trust with individuals who may have experienced … Continued
By ellie
This resource is part of the Safety Talk: Giving and Receiving Feedback in Arts & Entertainment. Download the Giving and Receiving Feedback quick reference guide as a handy resource or watch the video. Let’s face it: in creative industries, what sets exceptional productions apart is not just talent or vision. It’s how crew collaborate and communicate under pressure. Psychological safety, … Continued
By ellie
This resource is part of the Safety Talk: Giving and Receiving Feedback in Arts & Entertainment. Download the Giving and Receiving Feedback quick reference guide as a handy resource or watch the video. In the fast-paced world of creative production, feedback is inevitable. Whether it is from collaborators, department heads, or producers, how we give and receive feedback shapes our … Continued
By ellie
Welcome to our comprehensive feedback toolkit, designed specifically for the unique challenges of BC’s arts and entertainment industry. These Safety Talk resources provide everything you need to build a culture where honest, constructive feedback flourishes and crew members feel safe to speak up and contribute. Whether you are working in film and TV production, performing … Continued
By ellie
Work in community social services involves far more than completing tasks. It requires building relationships, providing emotional and social support, responding to crises, and navigating complex systems. To sustain this work and provide quality service to communities, individuals at every level of the organization need an environment that supports and protects their wellbeing. Whether you … Continued
By andrewwalsh
Learning Circles: Indigenous Perspectives on Conflict Resolution is part of a video series exploring Indigenous perspectives on psychological health and safety in the workplace. Created to support employers and workers across BC’s tourism and hospitality industry, this series is a partnership between Len Pierre Consulting, go2HR, and the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA). In this session, … Continued
