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The Hidden Illness in The Food Industry

By ellie

Eating disorders among people who work in restaurants are far from rare. They’re just not always seen. In the hectic world of the hospitality industry, a silent mental illness often goes unnoticed: eating disorders among restaurant workers. A 2020 survey revealed that 90 percent of the Not 9 to 5 community faced mental health or … Continued

Eating Disorder Awareness Week (EDAW)

By ellie

Join us for Eating Disorder Awareness Week (#EDAW2025) from February 1 to 7, themed “Embracing Possibilities.” This year’s theme focuses on community solutions and educational opportunities to enhance eating disorder care. With approximately 1 million Canadians diagnosed with various eating disorders—ranging from Anorexia Nervosa to Binge Eating Disorder [1]—it’s crucial to raise awareness about these … Continued

Integrating Psychological Health & Safety Into Your Work – Supervisors and Managers

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Contributing to Psychological Health & Safety in the Workplace – Workers

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Identifying Hazards and Mitigating Risks – Supervisors and Managers

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Identifying Hazards & Mitigating Risks – Workers

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Cooking Up Connection: 5 Minute Check-In Recipe

By ellie

In the fast-paced tourism and hospitality industry, where efficiency, morale, and teamwork drive success, creating a culture of regular employee check-ins can transform your business. These moments of connection aren’t just “nice-to-haves”—they directly impact your bottom line. According to Gallup, the behaviors of highly engaged business units—including greater attentiveness to customer needs, stronger adherence to … Continued

Name, Claim and Reframe: Personal Stress Tools

By ellie

Stress is inevitable. In the workplace, we regularly experience stressors due to work demands, changes to processes and systems, or conflict with co-workers. And because we aren’t robots, factors in our personal lives impact our reaction to stressors in the workplace. Stress can be a positive force. It can motivate action or change that leads … Continued

Helping Troubled Co-workers

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In a psychologically supportive workplace, co-workers and supervisors are supportive of employees’ psychological and mental health concerns and respond appropriately as needed. While it is not your responsibility to deal with anyone else’s health issues, you may have the desire to reach out to provide some support if you see a co-worker struggling. Here are … Continued

Building Trust for Leaders

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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