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Webinar Recording: Leadership Commitment in Action – Psychological Health & Safety

By andrewwalsh

Creating a safe and supportive workplace starts with strong leadership—and we’re here to help you make that commitment even stronger.  You might have joined us for our October session on WorkSafeBC’s Psychological Health & Safety Framework—in this follow-up webinar, we take it further. Watch our 30-minute webinar, Leadership Commitment in Action, where we dive deeper into the role … Continued

Pulse Check Tool to Support PH&S Consultation & Planning 

By andrewwalsh

Mental Health and Psychological Safety Consultants support organizations with the navigation and implementation of mental health resources. They share best practices and offer proactive tools and strategies to promote psychological health and safety in the workplace. It’s a free service offered in partnership with go2HR.   To help you prepare for an initial conversation with one … Continued

Coping with Change​

By andrewwalsh

In the fast-paced world of tourism and hospitality, seasonal staffing fluctuations and evolving workplace dynamics can lead to inevitable changes in the workplace. As teams and workloads shift, it becomes key to equip staff with the tools to navigate these transitions effectively. This is where the free 10-minute e-learning module on coping with change from … Continued

Psychological Health & Safety: WorkSafeBC’s Framework for Success 

By andrewwalsh

The tourism and hospitality industry is fast-paced and demanding, especially during peak seasons. While delivering exceptional customer experiences is essential, creating a workplace where employees feel supported and safe is equally important. Managing psychological health and safety in the workplace is as essential as managing physical health and safety, and both should be integrated into … Continued

Psychologically Safe Orientation Strategies​ 

By andrewwalsh

​​This resource from Workplace Strategies for Mental Health provides psychologically safe orientation strategies to help employers create welcoming, stress-reducing onboarding experiences, fostering trust and mental well-being from the start.​  Strategies you will find include:   Tourism and hospitality workplaces often attract many young and new workers who are starting their first job, so a positive onboarding … Continued

​WorkSafeBC Critical Incident Response (CIR) Program

By andrewwalsh

​​The WorkSafeBC Critical Incident Response (CIR) Program is a confidential service that provides early intervention for workers and employers after a traumatic event in the workplace. Its primary goal is to alleviate immediate stress and reduce the risk of longer-term psychological issues.  ​Interventions are typically offered within 24 to 72 hours following a critical incident … Continued

Empathetic Leadership: Communication Framework

By andrewwalsh

One of the best ways tourism and hospitality creates psychological safety in their work environment is through communication. Leading from a place of empathy and understanding, just as we do for our guests, enhances the employment experience and fosters more candid conversations, collaboration, and innovation. This, in turn, builds high-performing teams and increases employee engagement … Continued

Webinar Recording: Introduction to WorkSafeBC’s Psychological Health & Safety Framework

By andrewwalsh

WorkSafeBC’s Psychological Health & Safety Framework provides the foundation for BC Employers to enhance workplace culture and build a positive, supportive environment for their employees.  In this 30-minute webinar, we discussed: Resources:

Getting Started With Mental Health Training

By andrewwalsh

In the dynamic world of tourism and hospitality, every role is crucial in fostering a positive and healthy workplace culture. From frontline workers to supervisors, managers, senior leaders, business owners, and HR and occupational health and safety professionals, each of us contributes to creating a supportive work environment.  Our comprehensive suite of online courses offers … Continued

Mitigating Risks in Challenging Customer Interactions

By andrewwalsh

Interacting with customers and providing great service is a critical part of front-line roles in tourism and hospitality. Interactions are often positive but there can also be times when a front-line employee is faced with a challenging or confrontational situation. To protect both the physical and psychological well-being of your employees, it’s important to have … Continued