Fostering a Psychologically Safe Culture To Prevent Workplace Bullying
By andrewwalsh
Topic: Talking About Mental Health
Holding Space for Grief: Healing Through The Loss of Community Members
By ellie
Grief is quite common and often an unspoken part of social service work. As the toxic drug crisis worsens, particularly with the increase of benzodiazepine-laced drugs that naloxone cannot reverse, frontline response efforts have grown more complex.1 Overdose-related loss is becoming more frequent and widespread, making it harder to keep grief unspoken. The Hidden Cost … Continued
Safety Talk: Giving and Receiving Feedback
By ellie
Welcome to our comprehensive feedback toolkit, designed specifically for the unique challenges of the tourism and hospitality industry. These resources—including a practical video guide, targeted articles for both staff and management, and ready-to-use handouts—provide everything you need to build a culture where honest, constructive feedback flourishes and team members feel safe to speak up and … Continued
Clear Communication, Better Results: A Hospitality Employer’s Guide to Feedback
By ellie
Let’s face it: in hospitality today, what sets you apart isn’t just your property or your menu—it’s your people and how they treat your guests. Psychological safety—when your team feels safe to speak up without fear of being shut down or embarrassed—isn’t just nice to have, it’s essential for success. With today’s labour shortages, demanding … Continued
Thriving Through Feedback: A Hospitality Employee’s Guide
By ellie
In the fast-paced world of hospitality, feedback is inevitable. Whether it’s from guests, colleagues, or managers, how we give and receive feedback shapes our professional growth and workplace culture. There’s a challenge unique to our industry: most feedback happens in bustling, guest-facing environments where privacy is scarce, and time is limited. The Power of Psychological … Continued
Navigating Interpersonal Environments – Supervisors and Managers
By andrewwalsh
A Duty to Accommodate and Duty to Inquire – Supervisors and Managers
By andrewwalsh
Risk Management Model – Addressing Psychological Health and Safety
By ellie
Just as employers are responsible for maintaining physical health and safety through hazard management and safety protocols, they also have a duty to address factors that impact mental health in the workplace. Managing physical risks is already a key part of an employer’s role, and this responsibility naturally extends to creating a psychologically healthy environment. … 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