Dr. Bill Howatt

Discover Trusted Leader blog posts contributed by Dr. Bill Howatt below.

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How to Optimize Your Business’ Workplace Mental Health Investments

A Deloitte Canada report suggests the median annual return on investment for workplace mental health programs is $1.62 for every dollar invested. After three years, this number increases to $2.18.

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The Power of Seeking Help: Why Strong Leaders Embrace Support

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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How to prevent psychological harm caused by negative work demand

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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How to mitigate the psychological impact of AI in your workplace

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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Avoid the Resiliency Training Trap with these 4 key program elements

Evidence suggests that resilience increases job satisfaction, happiness at work, organizational commitment, engagement, and productivity. So, it’s...

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The interdependency of psychological safety, tacit knowledge and business success

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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How to use the 3 E model for workplace mental health management

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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Build healthy conflict resolution skills in your workplace

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...

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How to Create a Psychologically Safe Workplace For Neurodivergent Employees

Do you know the difference between neurotypical and neurodivergent employees?

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Unlock Employee Mental Fitness: A Guide for Leaders on the 80-20 Rule

Each of us carries an invisible backpack containing our personal adversity load, social determinants, circumstances, and physical health, which...

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