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Building Trust for Leaders

By ellie

Teams with high trust can benefit from higher productivity, employee engagement, increased knowledge-sharing, employee retention, improved customer loyalty, increased revenue and improved collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. In his compelling TEDTalk Why Good Leaders Make You feel Safe, Simon Sinek says, “When people feel safe and protected by the leadership in an organization, the … Continued

Are You An Inclusive Leader?

By ellie

As a leader, manager or supervisor, you may strive to be inclusive. It’s possible, however, that you may be unaware of how certain groups or employees may feel they’re treated differently. Ask yourself these questions to explore how you might be able to improve inclusion in your workplace: For example, competitions with prizes motivates some, … Continued

Introduction to Psychological Health & Safety – Supervisors & Managers

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Introduction to Psychological Health and Safety – Workers

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Introduction to Workplace Mental Health – Workers

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Introduction to Workplace Mental Health – Supervisors & Managers

By andrewwalsh

Webinar Recording: Strategies for Coping with the Winter Blues

By andrewwalsh

Join us for an engaging one-hour webinar designed to help you navigate the challenges of the winter months. We’ll work on individualized activity plans that align with your core values and support overall well-being. You’ll leave with actionable strategies help increase enjoyment and resilience during the shorter colder days. Our Presenter Suncha Satney is a … Continued

Supporting Work-Life Balance: A Guide for Supervisors

By ellie

We all have multiple roles in life. We might be workers, partners, family members, friends, community leaders, or have other roles. Having multiple roles is enriching and fulfilling, but conflicting responsibilities can lead to overload. As a supervisor, you can foster a work environment with positive balance, where employees are supported to manage the demands … Continued

Managing Fatigue: A Practical Guide for Employers

By ellie

Fatigue—feeling excessively tired or drowsy—is an inevitable part of life and often affects workers in the Community Social Services Sector. Given the dynamic nature of the sector, with its shift work, high client interactions, and emotionally demanding tasks, fatigue can become a significant issue. While it’s a common experience, fatigue poses a risk to both … Continued

Championing Mental Health in Community Social Services: How to Get Buy-In from Leadership

By ellie

In this article, you’ll explore strategies for employees and supervisors in the Community Social Services sector to advocate for mental health initiatives and gain support from senior leaders and decision-makers. Creating psychologically safe and healthy workplaces is a shared responsibility, but it can sometimes feel overwhelming or frustrating to champion mental health without support. While … Continued