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Starting a New Job

By briteweb

Tips for Taking Care of Your Mental Health Both anxiety and excitement are normal reactions to change and uncertainty. To manage the feelings of anxiety you may have about starting a new job, spend some time reflecting on your previous work experience and what questions you may have about your new job.   Start by reflecting … Continued

Planning for a Fulfilling Retirement

By briteweb

We tend to spend a lot of time and effort saving and planning for our financial well-being in retirement. But there are other aspects of daily living that we can also prepare for and enhance to improve our quality of life in retirement.   Many of us spend more waking hours at work than we do … Continued

Creating a Culture of Recognition

By briteweb

“A manager wanted to instantly reward an employee for presenting a solution to a problem they were facing. With nothing else readily available except his lunch, the manager handed over his banana as a prize with a note written on it. The employee thinking this was funny shared the story with his colleagues. Little did … Continued

Creative Ideas for Recognition and Reward

By briteweb

Recognizing and rewarding the hard work and dedication of your employees and team members is key to building a healthy and supportive workplace culture. In a work environment with positive recognition and reward, there is appropriate acknowledgement and appreciation of workers’ efforts in a fair and timely manner. Finding creative ways to show your appreciation … Continued

Managing Change at Work

By briteweb

Change is constant. At work, you may be required to adapt to sudden changes that result from things like organizational restructuring, regulatory changes, economic conditions, operational needs or management decisions. These changes can impact how you work, who you work with or the tools and resources you use to complete your work.    Change can be … Continued

Communicating Across Cultures

By briteweb

Four Ways to Up Your Communication Game Author: Kristin Bower, HR Consultant  Have you ever had a conversation that left you feeling misunderstood? Maybe you were the one who didn’t understand what the other person was trying to say.   Frustrating, isn’t it?  Communication is hard. When we consider all the things that factor into the … Continued

Understanding Anxiety

By briteweb

Everyone experiences anxiety at times. Feeling stressed and anxious is a normal response to challenging situations that arise in daily life. However, too much anxiety can have a negative impact on your health and well-being.   Everyone reacts to anxiety differently, so it is important to take some time to reflect on what you are experiencing … Continued

​​Am I Experiencing Depression?

By briteweb

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

​Supporting Staff During Challenging Times

By briteweb

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

BC Natural Disaster Supports

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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