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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

Bridging Differences in Values

By ellie

This resource is part of Safety Huddle: Navigating Differences in Values for those who work in community social services. Download the Navigating Differences in Values quick reference guide as a handy resource or watch the video. In the workplace, we often encounter individuals whose values differ significantly from our own, especially in social services where … Continued

Leading Through Differences in Values

By ellie

This resource is part of Safety Huddle: Navigating Differences in Values for those who work in community social services. Download the Leading Through Differences in Values quick reference guide or watch the video. As leaders in community social services, managers and employers face the dual challenge of supporting staff through values conflicts while maintaining high-quality … Continued

Holding Space for Grief: Healing Through The Loss of Community Members

By ellie

Grief is quite common and often an unspoken part of social service work. As the toxic drug crisis worsens, particularly with the increase of benzodiazepine-laced drugs that naloxone cannot reverse, frontline response efforts have grown more complex.1 Overdose-related loss is becoming more frequent and widespread, making it harder to keep grief unspoken.   The Hidden Cost … Continued

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