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Dr. Bill Howatt: January 14, 2025
The end of the holiday season is a transition that can bring mixed emotions for employees. For some, this transitional period evokes feelings of loss, isolation and loneliness. These feelings, often called the “January blues,” can manifest as worry,...
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Dr. Bill Howatt: November 28, 2024
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety defines an “incident” as any occurrence or condition that results in, or could have resulted...
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Dr. Bill Howatt: October 24, 2024
A Deloitte Canada report suggests the median annual return on investment for workplace mental health programs is $1.62 for every dollar invested....
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Dr. Bill Howatt: October 4, 2024
Knowing when to seek help is a hallmark of strong leadership. If we deny ourselves support when it is needed, we run the risk of experiencing...
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Dr. Bill Howatt: August 23, 2024
Employees can perceive work demand as a positive charge (i.e., manageable and rewarding) or a negative drain (i.e., overwhelming). It becomes a...
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Dr. Bill Howatt: July 25, 2024
In his latest shareholders meeting, Warren Buffet made a profound statement that AI is out of the box and there is no stopping it. Good or bad, it is...
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Dr. Bill Howatt: July 2, 2024
Evidence suggests that resilience increases job satisfaction, happiness at work, organizational commitment, engagement, and productivity. So, it’s...
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Dr. Bill Howatt: June 13, 2024
A psychologically safe workplace is designed to protect employees from mental harm and promote mental health. In these workplace cultures, employees...
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Dr. Bill Howatt: May 9, 2024
It is estimated that mental health claims have risen by 75% since 2019, and 12 billion working days are lost globally every year, to depression and...
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Dr. Bill Howatt: April 12, 2024
Conflict is on the rise in our workplaces. One study found that approximately 64 percent of workers have been in a workplace with disputes between...
