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Today, we celebrate National Shrink Day, a day dedicated to recognizing the contributions of mental health professionals, therapists, counsellors, and psychologists in supporting individuals' well-being and promoting mental health awareness. As we navigate life's challenges mental health professionals play a crucial role in providing guidance, therapy, and support. Take this opportunity to acknowledge and support you to be a Certified Workplace Heath and Performance Practitioner. Learn more: https://conta.cc/3hRgbvp ___________ Aujourd'hui, nous célébrons la Journée nationale de la psy, une journée consacrée à la reconnaissance des contributions inestimables des professionnels de la santé mentale, des thérapeutes, des conseillers et des psychologues, qui contribuent au bien-être des individus et à la sensibilisation à la santé mentale. Les professionnels de la santé mentale jouent un rôle crucial dans l'orientation, la thérapie et le soutien des personnes qui relèvent les défis de la vie et s'efforcent de s'épanouir sur le plan personnel et professionnel. Profitez de cette occasion pour reconnaître et soutenir votre candidature au titre de praticien certifié en santé et performance au travail. Pour en savoir plus : https://conta.cc/3hRgbvp

I can’t wait to have Tara Adams join me for a discussion on dispelling myths about suicide, how leaders and workplaces can create thriving workplaces, access resources and tools, and learn practical tips to have tough conversations. I hope you can join us for this lively, interactive fireside chat next week!

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness, promote understanding, and support those affected by suicide. According to the World Health Organization, close to 800,000 people die by suicide every year, and for each death, there are many more who attempt suicide. As professionals in various industries, we have a unique opportunity to make a positive impact by spreading awareness, fostering open conversations, and promoting mental health resources. Share information about mental health resources, hotlines, counseling services, and support groups. Ensure that colleagues and employees know where to turn for help if they or someone they know is experiencing emotional distress or suicidal thoughts. Let's work together to break the silence, reduce stigma, and support suicide prevention efforts. By raising awareness and fostering a culture of empathy and support, sign up now and get all the tools and resources to promote mental wellness. Learn more at https://conta.cc/3vHotjU and join us for our next webinar with Tara Adams on how to create suicide safer workplaces: https://conta.cc/3X3NW3f Tara Adams

Creating a thriving workplace culture involves fostering open communication, mutual respect, and a shared purpose. Encouraging collaboration, recognizing individual contributions, and promoting work-life balance are crucial. Empowering employees to innovate and take ownership builds trust and engagement. Prioritizing employee well-being and celebrating diversity ensures everyone feels valued and motivated. Such a culture drives productivity, creativity, and long-term success. At Wellness Work Canada, we offer membership to practitioners working in the industry of organizational well-being. For a limited time, join as a member to get access to all the tools, resources, and community you need to build healthy, high performing work cultures. To learn more, visit https://conta.cc/3vHotjU or send us a DM. To become accredited as Workplace Health and Performance Practitioner sign up before Sept 1. The next cohort starts September 6. https://conta.cc/3pWRSU1

By ensuring accessible workspaces for people with disabilities, especially during emergencies, we can create a more diverse workplace that can increase productivity and innovation. Ensure the safety of your staff, especially during emergencies. This involves creating a plan to assist a worker with a disability in an emergency and making your emergency information easily available. Give an employee tailored emergency response information if you are aware that they might require assistance in an emergency due to a permanent or temporary impairment. For example, how an employee: >who uses a wheelchair can safely exit a building in the event of a fire >with a hearing disability, who cannot hear an alarm, will be notified in the event of an emergency >with a visual disability will identify and navigate emergency escape routes Want to build a healthy, high-performing work culture? Join a one-day workshop that is perfect for leaders, organizational well-being ambassadors, and/or department representatives. Learn to take a holistic, integrated approach to build a workplace that thrives and how to build a culture of physical and psychological safety, health, and performance (in alignment with the Canadian Psychological Health and Safety Standard).  https://conta.cc/3y8CaJ9

Is incremental investment in health and safety worth undertaking in your workplace? A systematic review was done to understand the evidence of the costs and consequences associated with workplace health and safety programs.  There is strong evidence supporting the economic benefits of disability management programs carried out in multiple sectors and ergonomic programs and other interventions to prevent musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) in the manufacturing and warehousing sector. There is moderate evidence supporting the economic benefits of ergonomic and other MSD prevention programs in the following sectors: health care, transportation, and administrative and support services. That is why it is important to ensure that employees have an ergonomically sound workspace at home or are provided with one. Before beginning their work, staff should complete and sign off on a checklist to ensure they are prepared for success. Work smarter and healthier by registering in our next webinar, Work Well, Anywhere Active and Effective Desk Work for Leaders and Teams with Tim Kessler on Sept 6 at 10 am MST/12 pm EST: https://conta.cc/3qluPW3 #ergonomics #builtenvironment #disabilitymanagement #wwcanada #wellnessworkscanada Source: https://conta.cc/3Yw4cur https://conta.cc/452Xr5x

We can't wait to welcome Kelley Keehn back to have a discussion on how to support financial well-being during financial literacy month and beyond. We hope you can join us!

We hope you can join us on Sept 11 as we talk to Tara Adams, where we'll explore meaningful ways to honour World Suicide Day and discuss practical steps we can take to create a suicide-safer community and workplace throughout the year. Keep the conversation alive and make a difference every day.

When individuals are having fun more often, they are happier. This enjoyment can be tapped into by incorporating entertainment into the work, and the outcomes are linear. A higher level of enjoyment leads to a higher level of production. Here are practical tips to transition space for your employees to use. >Conduct a space assessment around your workplace and check for any room that can be transformed. >Plan weekly activities out there: meet and greets, BBQs, announcements, and board games. Get more tips on supporting a healthy a built environment: https://conta.cc/3zmTIzS _____ Lorsque les individus s'amusent plus souvent, ils sont plus heureux. Ce plaisir peut être exploité en incorporant des divertissements au travail, et les résultats sont linéaires. Un niveau de plaisir plus élevé conduit à un niveau de production plus élevé. Voici quelques conseils pratiques pour aménager l'espace à l'usage de vos employés. >Effectuez une évaluation de l'espace autour de votre lieu de travail et vérifiez s'il y a des pièces qui peuvent être transformées. >Planifiez des activités hebdomadaires dans cet espace : rencontres, barbecues, annonces et jeux de société. Source: https://conta.cc/3zmTIzS https://conta.cc/3Yv3NYT

Check out this article and let us know your thoughts! We think companies should report on well-being to support accountability, brand, reputation and the well-being of all stakeholders. But it can be hard to know what to measure, let alone what to report on. This article gives some considerations. Currently, Wellness Works Canada is working on developing an index in alignment with the Canadian Well-being Index, the OECD metrics and the UN's ESG measures. We'd love to hear what you think should be included. Contact us if you would like to be a part of the conversation. https://conta.cc/3mkbXnX https://conta.cc/47c3Pci Candian Index on Well-being: https://conta.cc/3rWo8KD #workplacewellness #wellbeingreporting