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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

Webinar Recording: Strategies to Elevate Workplace Communications for Supervisors in Arts & Entertainment

By andrewwalsh

Strategies to Elevate Workplace Communications for Supervisors is a practical, engaging session designed for supervisors, department heads, technical directors, and others working in BC’s film, television, performing arts, and live events industries. This training introduces core communication and emotional-intelligence skills while focusing on the unique dynamics of fast-paced, collaborative production environments. Participants learn clear, usable approaches … Continued

Creating a Safe Workplace: A Guide for Arts and Entertainment Leaders  

By ellie

This resource is part of De-escalation Strategies for BC’s Arts & Entertainment Sector for those who work in arts and entertainment. Download the De-escalation quick reference guide as a handy resource or watch the video. The Arts and Entertainment Industry is fast-paced and audience-focused, but it can also bring unique challenges that put employees at risk. Ensuring the safety and well-being of crew is a critical … Continued

Staying Safe and Confident: Practical Safety Tips for Arts and Entertainment Workers

By ellie

This resource is part of De-escalation Strategies for BC’s Arts & Entertainment Sector for those who work in arts and entertainment. Download the De-escalation quick reference guide as a handy resource or watch the video. Working in the arts and entertainment industry can be exciting and rewarding. No two days are the same, and you get to interact with people from all walks … Continued

Safety Talk: De-escalation Strategies for Arts & Entertainment

By ellie

Creative industries thrive on passion and urgency, but in high-stress environments — whether on set, backstage, at festivals, or during live events — conflict and emotional intensity can arise quickly. This Safety Talk package includes targeted resources to help workers across BC’s arts and entertainment sectors navigate tense moments safely and confidently.  Workers in film … Continued

Introduction to Workplace Mental Health – Crew Members

By andrewwalsh

Introduction to Workplace Mental Health – Department Heads

By andrewwalsh

Neurodiversity in The Arts and Entertainment Industry

By ellie

Understanding Neurodiversity Neurodiversity is a fundamental concept that supports the notion that everyone is different and worthy of respect and belonging. It is used to describe the multiplicity of all human beings, celebrating the uniqueness in how everyone thinks, behaves, learns and understands the world. This perspective implies that there are infinite possibilities in human … Continued

What Psychological Hazards Can Sound Like at Work

By ellie

“I am burnt out” is likely a statement you’ve heard from someone at work or maybe you have experienced burn out yourself at some point. Workers may express themselves in different ways, so it is essential to spot when certain psychological hazards may be presenting themselves. Psychological Hazards Psychological hazards are conditions or factors that … Continued

Addressing Psychologically Unsafe Situations

By ellie

In the arts and entertainment sector, fast-paced, quick-changing and high-pressure environments such as live performance deadlines, festival turnarounds and tight shooting schedules can sometimes lead to challenges that impact safety. Ignoring these issues can increase stress, harm morale and place individuals in vulnerable positions. Recognizing and addressing psychologically unsafe situations helps to build a respectful, … Continued