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​Supporting Colleagues Experiencing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

By andrewwalsh

In the tourism and hospitality industry, understanding and supporting colleagues with PTSD is crucial. PTSD can impact anyone who has experienced or witnessed a traumatic event, a highly stressful situation, or undergone a life-altering experience. Creating an inclusive and supportive work environment not only helps those with PTSD, but also enhances the overall workplace atmosphere.  … Continued

Mental Health Awareness

By jenniferquan

This info sheet is part of our Safety Talk series for those who work in tourism and hospitality, developed in partnership with go2HR. Download a printer-friendly PDF version of this info sheet or watch the video. What is Mental Health? Just like physical health, we all have mental health. Mental health is a state of … Continued

Navigating Grief and Loss in the Workplace

By briteweb

Grief and loss can profoundly impact individuals, not only in their personal lives but also in the workplace. Canada observes the National Day of Mourning on April 28th each year.  The National Day of Mourning not only honours the memory of workers who have been killed; but also, those of have been injured or suffered … Continued

​​SAD: More Than Just Winter Blues

By briteweb

What is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)? Also known as “winter depression,” Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that comes and goes in a seasonal pattern. It is most commonly experienced during fall-winter, but some experience symptoms during spring-summer.   Symptoms may start out mild and become more severe as the season progresses.   What … Continued

Starting a New Job

By briteweb

Tips for Taking Care of Your Mental Health Both anxiety and excitement are normal reactions to change and uncertainty. To manage the feelings of anxiety you may have about starting a new job, spend some time reflecting on your previous work experience and what questions you may have about your new job.   Start by reflecting … Continued

Planning for a Fulfilling Retirement

By briteweb

We tend to spend a lot of time and effort saving and planning for our financial well-being in retirement. But there are other aspects of daily living that we can also prepare for and enhance to improve our quality of life in retirement.   Many of us spend more waking hours at work than we do … Continued

Managing Change at Work

By briteweb

Change is constant. At work, you may be required to adapt to sudden changes that result from things like organizational restructuring, regulatory changes, economic conditions, operational needs or management decisions. These changes can impact how you work, who you work with or the tools and resources you use to complete your work.    Change can be … Continued

Understanding Anxiety

By briteweb

Everyone experiences anxiety at times. Feeling stressed and anxious is a normal response to challenging situations that arise in daily life. However, too much anxiety can have a negative impact on your health and well-being.   Everyone reacts to anxiety differently, so it is important to take some time to reflect on what you are experiencing … Continued

​​Am I Experiencing Depression?

By briteweb

Many people have experienced sadness, low mood, or “feeling blue.” However, when these moods start to last longer and affect your daily routine – your work and relationships – it may be depression. Know that you are not alone, and the feeling can be treated. Depression affects the way you feel about yourself, others and … Continued

Work/Life Balance – Supervisors and Managers

By briteweb