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Supporting an Employee Post-Injury

By jenniferquan

Regardless of the severity, any workplace injury can impact an employee’s mental health. These impacts can show up in different ways, which is why knowing what to expect and how to support your employee after a workplace injury is crucial to their recovery.    Depending on the kind of injury, or where they are on the … Continued

Supporting Employee Mental Health Post-Injury: What to Know

By jenniferquan

What to Know Research shows roughly half of workers who experience a time loss injury will experience symptoms of depression.1 The chance of returning to work greatly reduces when a worker is off longer than 2 to 3 weeks. Workers may experience stress, anxiety, or depression after an injury due to: What This Means for … Continued

Supporting Employee Mental Health Post-Injury: Time Off

By jenniferquan

What employers can do to support workers during time off Injury Example: A worker was walking through the hall when they slipped on the wet floor and fell onto their back and tailbone. The worker attended the hospital for assessment and it was determined the worker was disabled from all work for three weeks. Together, … Continued

Supporting Employee Mental Health Post-Injury: Modified Duties

By jenniferquan

What employers can do to support workers during modified duties. Injury Example: A janitor cut their finger when unpacking cleaning supplies. The worker was assessed by the on-site first aid attendant. It was determined that they needed stitches at the hospital. The physician noted for the worker to not work with chemicals and keep their … Continued

Supporting Employee Mental Health Post-Injury: Minor Injuries

By jenniferquan

What employers can do to support workers with minor injuries. Injury Example: A cook cuts their finger, a cashier sprains their ankle, a room attendant with a sore wrist, a grounds keeper scrapes their knee, a ski instructor has a sore shoulder Potential Impacts How to Support • Reduced confidence in performing job tasks that … Continued

Emotional Intelligence: Building Stronger Relationships and Success 

By ellie

Imagine a moment when you felt truly understood—when someone listened, not just to your words, but to the emotions behind them. That connection is at the heart of emotional intelligence (EI), a skill that shapes the way we navigate our relationships, our careers, and even our own inner world.  What is Emotional Intelligence?  At its … Continued

Webinar Recording: Developing Supportive Managers & Supervisors

By andrewwalsh

Managers and supervisors are key to shaping a psychologically safe workplace. Click here to download the Q&A Click here to download the presentation slide deck

Safety Talk: Hospitality with Heart, Trauma-Informed Approaches

By andrewwalsh

Working in hospitality means we’re constantly surrounded by coworkers, but we don’t always know what personal struggles they might be dealing with behind the scenes. We’ve put together these Safety Talk resources – including a quick 5-minute video, guides for both managers and staff, plus some takeaway materials – to help everyone better understand trauma … Continued

Building a Trauma-Informed Workplace in Hospitality: A Manager’s Guide

By andrewwalsh

In the fast-paced world of tourism and hospitality, creating exceptional guest experiences is our bread and butter. But behind every great service interaction and seamless operation lies a complex web of human experiences that managers must navigate with care and understanding. Our industry presents unique challenges – from irregular schedules and high-stress periods to constant … Continued

Understanding Trauma in the Workplace: A Guide for Tourism & Hospitality Workers

By andrewwalsh

Working in hospitality means being part of a dynamic, fast-paced environment where we interact with countless people every day. While this makes our work exciting, it also means we’re regularly connecting with colleagues who may be carrying invisible burdens. Understanding trauma and how to support each other can make our workplace stronger and more supportive … Continued