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We tend to spend the majority of our time in the work setting, therefore it’s important to acknowledge the impact work has on our mental health. There are numerous factors that can influence a worker’s psychological health and safety in the workplace, one being work-life balance. Every worker is an individual with a professional and […]

We all know the saying “change is good”, but what happens when the entire world as you know it changes suddenly and with little warning? This is the reality that we are all facing as we learn to navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic. To make matters more complicated, there is no COVID-19 guide to rely […]

Written By: Bill Howatt  Bill Howatt says mental health programs have the potential to curb short-term disability claims, reduce drug costs, decrease sick time concerns and lower presenteeism due to mental health.           Does your organization have a strategy to support employees’ mental health?  If not, it would be in the […]

Bill Howatt ([email protected]) Published: Sep 10 at 7:34 p.m. in The Chronicle Herald  If asked to define what a psychologically safe relationship between an employee and manager would look like, you’re likely to come up with a definition that has a behavioural base. -123RF Science is a powerful lens for discovering innovations as well as the truth […]

Bill Howatt ([email protected]) Ample research suggests that mental health is a growing concern in Canada, so employers can expect more employees will experience a mental health issue. In addition, changes in occupational health and safety legislation are influencing the psychological health and safety conversation.          Employers are beginning to focus on psychological safety […]