A Conversation with Canada’s First Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, Carolyn Bennett
When I first learned that Carolyn Bennett had been named Canada’s inaugural minister of mental health and addictions, I was overcome with gratitude.
Manager’s Toolkit – Recognizing Declining Mental Health In Employees
“Some members of my team are performing well but have become noticeably withdrawn. Others are suddenly missing deadlines after years of great performance. I’m not
Manager’s Toolkit – Protecting Their Own Mental Health
“The time I spend trying to support my team as best I can takes a toll on me, too. Sometimes I feel like I’m drawing
Manager’s Toolkit – Onboarding Strategies
“Now that the team is rarely in the same place at the same time, bringing someone new into the fold feels like an uphill battle.
Manager’s Toolkit – Resolving Conflict
“I know there’s tension on my team, but it’s hard to get to the root of the problem when everyone has the option to simply
Manager’s Toolkit – Addressing Performance Issues
“I feel like I can’t provide any constructive criticism to my team when everyone is trying their best to cope during the pandemic.” Approach the
Manager’s Toolkit – Leading in a Hybrid Work Environment
In late 2012, 70 per cent of Canada’s employees said they were concerned about the psychological health and safety of their workplace, and 14 per
Leading With Mental Health in Mind: Tips for Managers in a Hybrid Workplace
The shift to permanent hybrid office schedules in post-pandemic workplaces presents a unique challenge for managers and team leaders. Although flexible work has been shown to reduce psychological and physical stress in previously non-remote employees, a distributed team requires different approaches in managing employee orientation, performance issues, and conflicts.
Caregiver Resources
Caregiver Resources Don’t know where to start? Below are some resources from across Canada that may help families and family caregivers of loved ones living
