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Webinar Recording: Implementing a People-Centred Approach to Crisis Preparedness & Response

By andrewwalsh

Companion resources: How can you foster a psychologically healthy and safe workplace in times of crisis? With temperatures heating up and the risk of wild fires impacting communities across the province, it’s important that tourism and hospitality employers know how to plan for and manage the human side of an emergency. This webinar is designed for … Continued

The Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore: Recognizing Mental Health Injuries in Yourself

By ellie

Unlike physical injuries, which are often immediate and visible, psychological injuries tend to develop gradually and are more difficult to detect. As support workers, we’re often trained to recognize emotional distress in others but not always in ourselves. When you’re constantly caring for others, it’s easy to overlook the subtle signals your own body and … Continued

Navigating Between Two Worlds: Cultural Dissonance in Social Services

By ellie

Social services work inevitably challenge workers’ values directly and personally. The nature of the work often brings you face-to-face with ethical dilemmas, cultural complexity, and systemic inequities that can challenge your beliefs and assumptions. As a social service worker, you may need to balance the expectations of your organization with your own personal and cultural … Continued

Webinar recording: Setting Healthy Boundaries for a Resilient Workplace

By andrewwalsh

Maintaining professional boundaries is the cornerstone of a respectful, productive, and psychologically safe work environment. In this webinar, we dive into the importance of professional boundaries, explore the differences between personal and professional relationships, and understand how they impact workplace dynamics. Through real-world examples, scenario-based activities, and thought-provoking discussions, you’ll learn to recognize the signs … Continued

The Discomfort of Unconscious Bias in the Workplace: How the Willingness to Notice It Underpins Change

By ellie

Dr. Ellen Choi and Yuri Cho  In today’s diverse workplace, unconscious biases can inadvertently lead to unfair decisions, hinder inclusivity, and stifle innovation. Implementing strategies to address it at both organizational and individual levels is crucial for building truly equitable and thriving environments; however, this requires a willingness to understand how unconscious bias is experienced … Continued

“What Is It Like to Work with me?” – A Small Question That Builds Psychological Safety in Your Workplace 

By ellie

Have you ever asked yourself or a teammate “What’s it like to work with me?” For most people, this question can be understandably intimidating. It invites vulnerability and self-awareness which can make us feel uncomfortable. However, when asked with curiosity and openness, it can be an important tool for connection, reflection and psychological safety at … Continued

Integrating Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace

By andrewwalsh

Creating a psychologically healthy and safe workplace isn’t a one-time action but an ongoing commitment. For the tourism and hospitality sector, this commitment can make a world of difference in team morale, customer service, and long-term employee well-being.  If your team already understands the fundamentals of psychological health and safety as outlined in the 3 … Continued

Speak Up While Staying Connected: The Art of Empathetic Communication

By ellie

If you have trouble communicating with others at work in an effective way while maintaining collaborative relationships, you are not alone. A statistic on workplace communication showed that 86% of employees and senior leadership believed that a lack of effective collaboration and communication was the cause of most workplace failures.1 The Importance of Empathetic Communication … Continued

Webinar Recording: Building Trust From Day One

By andrewwalsh

Companion resources: Are you onboarding new staff faster than guests check in? In tourism and hospitality, seamless service can’t wait—even when your team just met. This webinar helps managers like you establish psychological safety from day one, no matter how packed the schedule or how seasonal the crew. Discover how to embed trust-building into your … Continued

Safety Huddle: Navigating Differences in Values

By ellie

Welcome to our safety huddle, specially designed for the community social services sector. These resources are designed to support both individual practitioners and organizational leaders in building sustainable, effective practices. You’ll learn: Read our tips for Bridging Differences in Values and Leading Through Differences in Values also available as printable handouts, and watch the video below … Continued