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Dr. Bill Howatt: July 9, 2025
Psychological Health and Safety (PHS) programming aims to create work environments that reduce the risk of mental harm and promote mental well-being. A comprehensive PHS program encompasses policies, procedures, training, prevention and support...
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Dr. Bill Howatt: June 24, 2025
Some organizations rely heavily on benchmarking psychological health and safety performance (PHS) against others. While external benchmarks can add...
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Dr. Bill Howatt: April 30, 2025
“Workplace crisis readiness has become essential in today’s fast-paced and unpredictable environment. On top of protecting employees, customers, and...
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Dr. Bill Howatt: March 13, 2025
Addressing mental health in the workplace has never been more critical as businesses navigate an increasingly complex landscape. Unfortunately, many...
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Dr. Bill Howatt: February 3, 2025
Fostering a supportive and mentally healthy workplace is more crucial than ever in today’s demanding world of work. To create this type of...
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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...
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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...
