Respectful Workplaces – Crew Members
By andrewwalsh
Topic: Healthy Workplace Cultures
Building Crew Resilience in High-Pressure Environments For Department Heads
By ellie
In the arts and entertainment industries, resilience isn’t just an individual skill, it’s a by-product of and foundation for psychologically safe sets, venues, and sites. When crews feel supported, respected, and equipped to manage the pace and pressure of production settings, they’re better able to work safely while maintaining creativity and community. Today’s environments can … Continued
Addressing Challenging Situations in Arts & Entertainment
By ellie
In the world of arts and entertainment, collaboration is essential to keep the show going. Every type of production relies on mutual respect and clear communication to keep the workflow safe, supportive and creative. High-stakes environments such as a midday move on a film set, a technical rehearsal or long shoot days can come with … Continued
Elevating Communication in Arts & Entertainment
By ellie
Written by Beata Chami. Watch the companion Recorded Webinar: Elevating Communication in BC’s Arts & Entertainment Industry. Film sets, theatres, production studios, live music venues and festival grounds. These are all environments where crews move quickly, collaborate intensely, and carry the emotional weight of deadlines, expectations, and performance pressure. In workplaces like these, the ability … Continued
Safety Talk: Coping with Change in Arts & Entertainment
By ellie
Change shapes our daily work environment, from project-based contracts to evolving creative visions. This Safety Talk includes targeted resources for both employees and managers to help navigate these changes effectively. The arts and entertainment industry faces unique challenges when it comes to change. Your team might encounter: While these changes affect everyone differently, the “5 … Continued
Year-End Reflection for Social Service Workers
By ellie
Celebrating Successes and Acknowledging Impact Your work in social services is rooted in “helping individuals, groups, or communities to enhance or restore their capacity for social functioning and creating societal conditions favorable to this goal.”1 This definition by Barker (2013) reflects the heart of what you do every day: supporting people through challenges, strengthening their … Continued
Webinar Recording: Strategies to Elevate Workplace Communications for Supervisors in Arts & Entertainment
By andrewwalsh
Strategies to Elevate Workplace Communications for Supervisors is a practical, engaging session designed for supervisors, department heads, technical directors, and others working in BC’s film, television, performing arts, and live events industries. This training introduces core communication and emotional-intelligence skills while focusing on the unique dynamics of fast-paced, collaborative production environments. Participants learn clear, usable approaches … Continued
Neurodiversity in The Arts and Entertainment Industry
By ellie
Understanding Neurodiversity Neurodiversity is a fundamental concept that supports the notion that everyone is different and worthy of respect and belonging. It is used to describe the multiplicity of all human beings, celebrating the uniqueness in how everyone thinks, behaves, learns and understands the world. This perspective implies that there are infinite possibilities in human … Continued
Responding To Psychosocial Hazard Reports: A Manager’s Guide
By ellie
Imagine this: you’re a manager in a supportive housing building, and one of your staff, Manpreet, comes to you looking concerned. She says, “I don’t feel safe working with Adam. I don’t want to work on the same shift as him.” You are taken aback. You’ve known Adam for years and you’ve always had a good working relationship with him. It might be tempting to just … Continued
Leadership Tools for Cultivating Psychological Wellness Within Teams
By ellie
When stepping into leadership, new managers undergo an important transition, from directly helping clients to supporting the people who help clients. This shift requires a different set of skills, and the qualities that make someone an exceptional helper don’t always translate automatically into effective leadership. For many new leaders, this change can feel both exciting … Continued