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Building Crew Resilience in High-Pressure Environments For Department Heads

By ellie

In the arts and entertainment industries, resilience isn’t just an individual skill, it’s a by-product of and foundation for psychologically safe sets, venues, and sites. When crews feel supported, respected, and equipped to manage the pace and pressure of production settings, they’re better able to work safely while maintaining creativity and community. Today’s environments can … Continued

Emotional Intelligence in Creative Environments

By ellie

Picture a moment when someone on your crew really understood your point of view, not just your words, but the stress, worry or frustration underneath them. That kind of connection is at the heart of emotional intelligence (EQ). It shapes how we communicate on set, backstage, and on site. Our ability to use emotional intelligence … Continued

Webinar Recording: Developing Supportive Managers and Supervisors

By andrewwalsh

The arts and entertainment industry can present unique challenges for psychological health and safety. This interactive workshop explores WorkSafeBC’s Psychological Health & Safety Framework through an arts and entertainment lens, providing practical, zero-budget tools that supervisors can implement immediately on set, in production offices, during rehearsals, or at festival grounds. Join psychological health and safety … Continued

Addressing Challenging Situations in Arts & Entertainment

By ellie

In the world of arts and entertainment, collaboration is essential to keep the show going. Every type of production relies on mutual respect and clear communication to keep the workflow safe, supportive and creative. High-stakes environments such as a midday move on a film set, a technical rehearsal or long shoot days can come with … Continued

Webinar Recording: Conversations That Inspire Change – Part 1

By andrewwalsh

Helping conversations can be a powerful turning point, yet they can also feel drained when the balance between supporting others and protecting your own energy isn’t clear. This engaging one-hour webinar introduces motivational interviewing (MI), a collaborative communication style that inspires clients to explore change while allowing you to set healthy boundaries and sustain your … Continued

Webinar Recording: Building the Business Case for Psychological Health & Safety

By andrewwalsh

Resources In tourism and hospitality, great service starts with employees who feel psychologically safe and supported. This webinar shows how investing in Psychological Health and Safety (PH&S) reduces turnover, lowers sick days, and strengthens guest satisfaction. Drawing on real examples from BC’s hospitality sector, explore the measurable benefits of making employee well-being a business priority, … Continued

Elevating Communication in Arts & Entertainment

By ellie

Written by Beata Chami. Watch the companion Recorded Webinar: Elevating Communication in BC’s Arts & Entertainment Industry. Film sets, theatres, production studios, live music venues and festival grounds. These are all environments where crews move quickly, collaborate intensely, and carry the emotional weight of deadlines, expectations, and performance pressure. In workplaces like these, the ability … Continued

Supporting Creative Teams Through Change

By ellie

This resource is part of Safety Talk: Coping with Change in Arts & Entertainment. Download the Supporting Your Team Through Change quick reference guide as a handy resource or watch the video. As leaders in arts and entertainment, effectively managing change directly impacts both team well-being and creative success. It also creates a psychologically safe environment for your workers. Change … Continued

Navigating Changes in Arts & Entertainment

By ellie

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

Safety Talk: Coping with Change in Arts & Entertainment

By ellie

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