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Many people have experienced sadness, low mood, or “feeling blue.” However, when these moods start to last longer and affect your daily routine – your work and relationships – it may be depression. Know that you are not alone, and the feeling can be treated. Depression affects the way you feel about yourself, others and … Continued
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If you’re in a leadership role at work, you might be feeling like you’re being pulled in several directions. It can feel especially tricky to find balance when your staff are dealing with personal or work-related challenges. You know it is important to keep your staff and colleagues supported, but how can you support them … Continued
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Smoke, flooding, evacuations, loss, worry—coping with fire, flood, earthquake, or other emergencies can cause distress. If you are feeling stressed or anxious, you are not alone. Here are some things you can do: Helpful Links and Resources If you’re struggling with your mental health or looking to support others, here are some useful resources on … Continued
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Have questions, need encouragement, or want more information? That’s where Mental Health and Psychological Safety Consultants come in! Mental Health and Psychological Safety Consultants bring knowledge and experience in your sector, and workplace psychological health and safety, so they can provide guidance and support throughout your learning journey. It’s a free service offered in partnership … Continued
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Counsellors can help support and guide you through challenges in your life, and build skills and strategies for improving your mental health. Access to counselling is generally through the private healthcare system, unless you are accessing a service through a hospital or mental health clinic. If you are interested in receiving counselling, first check with … Continued
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It is important that supervisors and leaders notice changes in employees’ behaviours, and try to support employees regardless of the suspected cause of those changes. However, when these changes affect performance the employer has a ‘Duty to Inquire’ about whether the changes in performance could be related to a health concern. The ‘Rule Out Rule’ … Continued
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Employees are not immune to mental health challenges. In fact, 8.7% of employed Canadians indicated they had a mental health-related disability in 20211 and many of us struggle with stress and anxiety. And yet, we rarely discuss mental health at work due to stigma. Stigma is rooted in fear and misunderstanding. Stigma can lead to … Continued
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Our Safety Talk series of videos and info sheets are intended to support conversations with your coworkers. They were developed for those who work in tourism and hospitality, in partnership with go2HR. It’s Okay to Not Be Okay Mental health is a spectrum; we all go through ups and downs. It’s unreasonable to expect ourselves to be … Continued
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Our Safety Talk series of videos and info sheets are intended to support conversations with your coworkers. They were developed for those who work in tourism and hospitality, in partnership with go2HR. To download a printer-friendly PDF version of this info sheet, click here. Being Clear is Being Kind It’s great to be a team player and … Continued
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Our Safety Talk series of videos and info sheets are intended to support conversations with your coworkers. They were developed for those who work in tourism and hospitality, in partnership with go2HR. What is a Crisis? Life throws us curveballs and sometimes this can result in a personal crisis. A crisis is different from the everyday changes … Continued
