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Checking In on Your Mental Health

By jenniferquan

This info sheet is part of our Safety Talk series for those who work in tourism and hospitality, developed in partnership with go2HR. Download a printer-friendly PDF version of this info sheet or watch the video. Our Mental Health Changes Every Day  Many things we experience at work can impact our mental health: conflicts with a co-worker, … Continued

Workshops and Webinars for Community Social Services

By jenniferquan

These workshops and webinars were developed for people working in Community Social Services. To request any of the following webinars as a closed session for your workplace, please reach out to a People Working Well Learning Consultant.

Mental Health Awareness

By jenniferquan

This info sheet is part of our Safety Talk series for those who work in tourism and hospitality, developed in partnership with go2HR. Download a printer-friendly PDF version of this info sheet or watch the video. What is Mental Health? Just like physical health, we all have mental health. Mental health is a state of … Continued

Addressing Psychologically Unsafe Situations

By briteweb

Conflicts and psychologically unsafe behaviours can and often do happen in our workplaces. It isn’t easy to intervene in a respectful way when we see behaviour that we consider psychologically unsafe. We may feel uncomfortable intervening, or we may believe we don’t have the authority to do so. We might also fear the consequences of … Continued

Navigating Vulnerabilities and Disagreements

By briteweb

Consider the following scenario: Sarah is a new manager who recently experienced a disagreement with a member of her team. Things did not go as expected, and since then, there has been tension between Sarah, and several others from her team. Her team did not appreciate how Sarah handled the situation and felt like Sarah … Continued

Navigating Grief and Loss in the Workplace

By briteweb

Grief and loss can profoundly impact individuals, not only in their personal lives but also in the workplace. Canada observes the National Day of Mourning on April 28th each year.  The National Day of Mourning not only honours the memory of workers who have been killed; but also, those of have been injured or suffered … Continued

Neurodiversity in the Workplace

By briteweb

In tourism and hospitality, we know the value of equity, diversity, and inclusion to serve our customers better, and make all customer experiences great in BC. Psychological safety includes having a sense of belonging and feeling valued and respected.  Want to learn more about some great foundational ways you as an employer can support Neurodiversity … Continued

Mastering Reactivity: Three Strategies for Leaders to Cultivate Psychological Safety 

By briteweb

“Jane, a new team leader responsible for managing a team of six front-line workers, found herself in a challenging situation during a recent meeting. When a team member posed a difficult question, Jane’s immediate reaction was defensiveness, accompanied by a sudden flush of emotion. Since assuming her new role, Jane has been grappling with self-doubt, … Continued

Growth and Development: Keys to Psychological Health and Safety

By briteweb

In an industry that offers a diverse range of 400+ careers, working in BC’s tourism and hospitality sector offers many opportunities for growth and development. One of our human needs is to learn and grow. Sheila Heen’s TEDx talk: How to Use Others’ Feedback to Learn and Grow, outlines this in relation to feedback. Growth … Continued

Why Invest in Psychological Health and Safety

By briteweb

Set Your Business Apart Workplace psychological health and safety has become an expectation today if an organization wants to be seen as employer of choice and compete successfully in the market for qualified workers.  You can set your business apart from your competitors by communicating your initiatives in this area.     Not only do workers today … Continued