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Webinar Recording: Strategies to Elevate Workplace Communication for Supervisors

By andrewwalsh

Have you ever been in a conversation at work where you felt you didn’t communicate your point effectively? You’re not alone- research shows that employees spend up to 17 hours each week resolving misunderstandings caused by interpersonal miscommunication. In the fast-paced Tourism & Hospitality industry, that’s valuable time that could be spent creating positive guest … Continued

Psychological Detachment: Practical Strategies for Employees in Community Social Services

By ellie

In community social services, your ability to connect emotionally with clients is both your greatest strength and your greatest vulnerability. Each day, you listen to difficult stories, witness trauma, and support people through overwhelming challenges. While this empathetic connection is essential to your work, it can also lead to burnout, compassion fatigue, and even secondary … Continued

Supporting Psychological Detachment: A Guide for Leaders in Community Social Services 

By ellie

As a leader in community social services, you play a pivotal role in creating an environment where your team can thrive while doing challenging emotional work. Your staff regularly absorb difficult stories and support people through trauma. While their empathy and dedication are invaluable assets, they can also lead to burnout without proper organizational support. … Continued

Psychological Detachment: Sustaining Wellbeing in Community Social Services 

By ellie

Welcome to our safety huddle on psychological detachment for community social service professionals.   The ability to mentally and emotionally disconnect from work is essential for those who regularly support others through trauma and challenging life circumstances.   On this page, you’ll find practical tools designed specifically for the unique demands of social service work: a 4-minute … Continued

Safety Talk: Giving and Receiving Feedback

By ellie

Welcome to our comprehensive feedback toolkit, designed specifically for the unique challenges of the tourism and hospitality industry.   These resources—including a practical video guide, targeted articles for both staff and management, and ready-to-use handouts—provide everything you need to build a culture where honest, constructive feedback flourishes and team members feel safe to speak up and … Continued

Clear Communication, Better Results: A Hospitality Employer’s Guide to Feedback

By ellie

Let’s face it: in hospitality today, what sets you apart isn’t just your property or your menu—it’s your people and how they treat your guests. Psychological safety—when your team feels safe to speak up without fear of being shut down or embarrassed—isn’t just nice to have, it’s essential for success. With today’s labour shortages, demanding … Continued

Thriving Through Feedback: A Hospitality Employee’s Guide

By ellie

In the fast-paced world of hospitality, feedback is inevitable. Whether it’s from guests, colleagues, or managers, how we give and receive feedback shapes our professional growth and workplace culture. There’s a challenge unique to our industry: most feedback happens in bustling, guest-facing environments where privacy is scarce, and time is limited. The Power of Psychological … Continued

Navigating Interpersonal Environments – Supervisors and Managers

By andrewwalsh

A Duty to Accommodate and Duty to Inquire – Supervisors and Managers

By andrewwalsh

Wellness Exchange in Action: Steps to Boost Your Well-Being

By ellie

Life can be stressful. These stressors can range from work issues, interpersonal conflicts, to the daily stressors such as sitting in traffic. Community social service workers face unique challenges by caring for others that can really impact their overall well-being. Having effective tools within your toolbox when life stressors pop up can be a protective … Continued