There is an important shift occurring in business that is elevating health and safety from an operational issue to an integral component of strategic planning, risk management, performance and corporate social responsibility.
Investors and shareholders are becoming increasingly aware of the connection between a healthy organization and long-term financial success, and, as such, forward thinking boards of directors understand that health and safety must be on their agendas.
CEO Health + Leadership Network members are committed to using their influence to shape health and safety policy and culture across Ontario and Canada. They come together each year for two focused and outcome-driven roundtable discussions, turning ideas into actions that get results.
Below is a list of white papers you can download to learn about past roundtables. These resources are valuable sources of information on the latest in health and safety. Check out the event listing for upcoming topics and registration.
At the height of the pandemic, communication and connection were stifled by screens, masks and distance. When those lifelines were pinched, organizations, teams and individuals, determined to reconnect and move forward, rallied to find new ways of working together.
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A growing number of organizations are recognizing the importance of investing time and resources in creating healthier and safer environments where managers and teams flourish. However, many organizations are still learning and managers often bear the heaviest responsibility in moving commitment into action. This guide has been written to help…
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Most people can think of a time when they felt afraid, stressed, anxious, harassed, perhaps depressed or grief-stricken about something at work or home, but didn't feel safe to share or express what they were experiencing, and instead had to press on and do their job.
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The business world has an insatiable appetite for data. Data and evidence drive every decision and plan that is made, and the volume of data—structured and unstructured—feeding into every organization continues to grow year over year. However, there is another resource, arguably almost as powerful deep within us. It is…
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Organizational culture has been a recurring theme in CEO Health + Safety Leadership Network (the Network) white papers. The Perfect Day focused on developing workplace cultures that promote both physical and mental health. Organizational Culture and the CEO featured insights and resources to help CEOs hone leadership skills in aid…
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It doesn't matter how big or small, the type of industry, or geographic location, every organization is facing constant change. The turbulent economy, ever-shifting trade conditions, increasing competition, staffing issues and technological advances keep CEOs awake and employees on edge.
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At the October 2018 CEO Health + Safety Leadership Network (the Network) Roundtable session, leaders gathered to discuss the CEO's role in managing, nurturing and evolving organizational culture.
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"Diversity is a fact. It has been here since the beginning of time. Inclusion is a choice. Inclusion is about getting the mix to work - creating places where people can come to work and do their jobs and be successful." - Michael Bach, Founder and CEO, Canadian Centre for…
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Cannabis for recreational use was legalized in Canada in 2018. This paper features conversations about the impact of legalization on employers and employees.
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What would your perfect day look like? This was the question that brought over 70 CEOs and senior leaders together for a CEO Health + Safety Leadership Network Roundtable. The perfect day isn't about striving for perfection. It is made possible by a workplace culture that encourages asking and...
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Systems, processes, culture and leadership are all significant contributing factors to incidents in the workplace. Human error is also a significant contributing factor. In fact, too often, we chalk an incident up to what DEKRA Insight calls The Traditional Three: ineptitude, indifference or ignorance. However, recent advancements...
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The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) and the Workforce Mental Health Collaborative released the Workplace Mental Health in Canada report, based on their survey of nearly 600 individuals from across the country. Their goal was to find...
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There's no question that stress, pressure to perform, distraction and diminishing attention spans are all taking their toll in the workplace. According to The Quality of Life @ Work study, conducted by Harvard Business Review and The Energy Project, 59% of workers are physically depleted.
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Learn more about this critical step in creating a culture of health and safety.
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