Monthly Archives: May 2020

Cultivating a Workplace of Civility & Respect

Virtual Panel Discussion: Cultivating a Workplace of Civility & Respect with Agnes McLachlan as our Moderator and our Panelists Sheldon Kennedy, Respect Group, Tony McGrath, The Grand Theater, and Dr. Bill Howatt.

Civility & Respect are present in a work environment where employees are respectful and considerate in their interactions with one another, as well as with customers, clients, and the public. Our workplaces are constantly evolving and the future of work is changing along with it. But we are still struggling with addressing and improving civility and respect in our workplaces. How can organizations create respectful workplace cultures where more employees feel valued and respected? How do we build awareness of the responsibility of each employee to contribute to a positive workplace culture and how do we get involved in developing and being part of the solution?  Download this video to hear from our distinguished panel and learn more about the paths organizations can take to create and improve civility and respect in our workplaces.

Work 2.0 Reboot: Supporting Employees’ Mental Health

By Dr. Bill Howatt and Louise Bradley Governments are beginning to loosen restrictions and some businesses are firing up their engines again. If you are leading one of these operations, you will be required to implement many new protocols to protect the physical and psychological safety of staff, both as a group and as individuals.…
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Managing Irritability Before It Turns to Aggression

By Dr. Bill Howatt and Louise Bradley The Conference Board of Canada, Mental Health Commission of Canada and Workplace Safety & Prevention Services have partnered to share mental health resources to support employees and leaders coping with the impact of COVID-19 on mental health. French version: Comment les employeurs peuvent soutenir les employés qui vivent des…
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Tips & Tools for Mitigating Mental Health Risk and Promoting Mental Health

By Dr. Bill Howatt and Louise Bradley The Conference Board of Canada, Mental Health Commission of Canada and Workplace Safety & Prevention Services have partnered to share mental health resources to support employees and leaders coping with the impact of COVID-19 on mental health. To help us determine what kinds of resources may best support…
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