By ellie
This article explores how cultural backgrounds influence staff understanding and responses to trauma-informed and harm reduction practices within community social service teams. Aimed at leaders, it highlights the importance and benefits of taking a culturally sensitive approach to support team learning, build trust, and strengthen the implementation of these practices. Fostering Inclusive Practices in a … Continued
By ellie
Welcome to our safety huddle, specially designed for the community social services sector. These resources are designed to support both individual practitioners and organizational leaders in building sustainable, effective practices. You’ll learn: Read our tips for Bridging Differences in Values and Leading Through Differences in Values also available as printable handouts, and watch the video below … Continued
By ellie
This resource is part of Safety Huddle: Navigating Differences in Values for those who work in community social services. Download the Navigating Differences in Values quick reference guide as a handy resource or watch the video. In the workplace, we often encounter individuals whose values differ significantly from our own, especially in social services where … Continued
By ellie
This resource is part of Safety Huddle: Navigating Differences in Values for those who work in community social services. Download the Leading Through Differences in Values quick reference guide or watch the video. As leaders in community social services, managers and employers face the dual challenge of supporting staff through values conflicts while maintaining high-quality … Continued
By andrewwalsh
By andrewwalsh
By ellie
As a leader, manager or supervisor, you may strive to be inclusive. It’s possible, however, that you may be unaware of how certain groups or employees may feel they’re treated differently. Ask yourself these questions to explore how you might be able to improve inclusion in your workplace: For example, competitions with prizes motivates some, … Continued
By andrewwalsh
By andrewwalsh
By andrewwalsh
In the social services sector, creating a safe and supportive environment is crucial for both staff and the clients we serve. To foster a culture of respect and inclusion, it is important to identify early indicators of bullying in the workplace. Defining Bullying Repeated and unwanted actions and practices directed at an individual that often … Continued
