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[![Stacked wooden blocks labeled with continous improvment with a ladder resting on side](https://engage.wsps.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20%281%29-Feb-03-2025-05-14-40-1504-PM.png?width=900&height=444&name=Untitled%20design%20%281%29-Feb-03-2025-05-14-40-1504-PM.png)](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/how-to-promote-workplace-mental-health-the-five-es-of-effective-resilience-training) 2 min read #### [How to Promote Workplace Mental Health: The Five Es of Effective Resilience Training](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/how-to-promote-workplace-mental-health-the-five-es-of-effective-resilience-training) ![Picture of Dr. Bill Howatt](https://engage.wsps.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Trusted%20Leader%20BLOG/Author%20Pencil.png?width=30&name=Author%20Pencil.png) [Dr. Bill Howatt:](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/author/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 environment, organizations must prioritize mental health, prevent mental harm and build resilience. [Psychological Safety & Wellness](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/tag/psychological-safety-wellness) [Read More](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/how-to-promote-workplace-mental-health-the-five-es-of-effective-resilience-training) [![Image of post it notes labeled work, life, balance placed on black board ](https://engage.wsps.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled%20design-Jan-15-2025-12-23-05-5737-AM.png?width=900&height=444&name=Untitled%20design-Jan-15-2025-12-23-05-5737-AM.png)](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/how-leadership-support-can-help-staff-overcome-the-january-blues) 2 min read #### [How leadership support can help staff overcome the January Blues](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/how-leadership-support-can-help-staff-overcome-the-january-blues) ![Picture of Dr. Bill Howatt](https://engage.wsps.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Trusted%20Leader%20BLOG/Author%20Pencil.png?width=30&name=Author%20Pencil.png) [Dr. Bill Howatt](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/author/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... [Psychological Safety & Wellness](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/tag/psychological-safety-wellness) [Read More](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/how-leadership-support-can-help-staff-overcome-the-january-blues) [![Image of silhouette shaped people in middle of hands](https://engage.wsps.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled%20design-Nov-28-2024-08-27-40-5689-PM.png?width=900&height=444&name=Untitled%20design-Nov-28-2024-08-27-40-5689-PM.png)](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/how-to-facilitate-effective-psychological-health-and-safety-critical-event-reviews) 2 min read #### [How To Facilitate Effective Psychological Health And Safety Critical Event Reviews](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/how-to-facilitate-effective-psychological-health-and-safety-critical-event-reviews) ![Picture of Dr. Bill Howatt](https://engage.wsps.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Trusted%20Leader%20BLOG/Author%20Pencil.png?width=30&name=Author%20Pencil.png) [Dr. Bill Howatt](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/author/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... [Psychological Safety & Wellness](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/tag/psychological-safety-wellness) [Read More](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/how-to-facilitate-effective-psychological-health-and-safety-critical-event-reviews) [![Image of business person stacking KPI blocks](https://engage.wsps.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled%20design-Oct-24-2024-04-03-23-4587-PM.png?width=900&height=444&name=Untitled%20design-Oct-24-2024-04-03-23-4587-PM.png)](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/how-to-optimize-your-business-workplace-mental-health-investments) 3 min read #### [How to Optimize Your Business’ Workplace Mental Health Investments](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/how-to-optimize-your-business-workplace-mental-health-investments) ![Picture of Dr. Bill Howatt](https://engage.wsps.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Trusted%20Leader%20BLOG/Author%20Pencil.png?width=30&name=Author%20Pencil.png) [Dr. Bill Howatt](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/author/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.... [Health & Safety Culture](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/tag/health-safety-culture) [Read More](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/how-to-optimize-your-business-workplace-mental-health-investments) [![Image of a group of people sitting in a circle](https://engage.wsps.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled%20design-Oct-04-2024-03-24-54-9813-PM.png?width=900&height=444&name=Untitled%20design-Oct-04-2024-03-24-54-9813-PM.png)](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/the-power-of-seeking-help-why-strong-leaders-embrace-support) 3 min read #### [The Power of Seeking Help: Why Strong Leaders Embrace Support](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/the-power-of-seeking-help-why-strong-leaders-embrace-support) ![Picture of Dr. Bill Howatt](https://engage.wsps.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Trusted%20Leader%20BLOG/Author%20Pencil.png?width=30&name=Author%20Pencil.png) [Dr. Bill Howatt](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/author/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... [Health & Safety Culture](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/tag/health-safety-culture) [Read More](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/the-power-of-seeking-help-why-strong-leaders-embrace-support) [![Image of woman sitting at desk trying to cope with work demands](https://engage.wsps.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/work_demands.png?width=900&height=444&name=work_demands.png)](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/how-to-prevent-psychological-harm-caused-by-negative-work-demand) 3 min read #### [How to prevent psychological harm caused by negative work demand](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/how-to-prevent-psychological-harm-caused-by-negative-work-demand) ![Picture of Dr. Bill Howatt](https://engage.wsps.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Trusted%20Leader%20BLOG/Author%20Pencil.png?width=30&name=Author%20Pencil.png) [Dr. Bill Howatt](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/author/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... [Psychological Safety & Wellness](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/tag/psychological-safety-wellness) [Read More](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/how-to-prevent-psychological-harm-caused-by-negative-work-demand) [![Image of two glass balls showing AI and a brain on each side of scale](https://engage.wsps.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Trusted%20Leader%20BLOG/AI.png?width=900&height=444&name=AI.png)](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/how-to-mitigate-the-psychological-impact-of-ai-in-your-workplace) 3 min read #### [How to mitigate the psychological impact of AI in your workplace](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/how-to-mitigate-the-psychological-impact-of-ai-in-your-workplace) ![Picture of Dr. Bill Howatt](https://engage.wsps.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Trusted%20Leader%20BLOG/Author%20Pencil.png?width=30&name=Author%20Pencil.png) [Dr. Bill Howatt](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/author/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... [Psychological Safety & Wellness](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/tag/psychological-safety-wellness) [Read More](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/how-to-mitigate-the-psychological-impact-of-ai-in-your-workplace) [![Image of a person using a laptop with arrows showing years](https://engage.wsps.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Trusted%20Leader%20BLOG/Growth.jpg?width=724&height=483&name=Growth.jpg)](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/avoid-the-resiliency-training-trap-with-these-4-key-program-elements) 2 min read #### [Avoid the Resiliency Training Trap with these 4 key program elements](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/avoid-the-resiliency-training-trap-with-these-4-key-program-elements) ![Picture of Dr. Bill Howatt](https://engage.wsps.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Trusted%20Leader%20BLOG/Author%20Pencil.png?width=30&name=Author%20Pencil.png) [Dr. Bill Howatt](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/author/dr-bill-howatt): July 2, 2024 Evidence suggests that resilience increases job satisfaction, happiness at work, organizational commitment, engagement, and productivity. So, it’s... [Psychological Safety & Wellness](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/tag/psychological-safety-wellness) [Read More](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/avoid-the-resiliency-training-trap-with-these-4-key-program-elements) [![Person walking on a white arrow on street](https://engage.wsps.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/safe.png?width=900&height=444&name=safe.png)](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/the-interdependency-of-psychological-safety-tacit-knowledge-and-business-success) 2 min read #### [The interdependency of psychological safety, tacit knowledge and business success](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/the-interdependency-of-psychological-safety-tacit-knowledge-and-business-success) ![Picture of Dr. Bill Howatt](https://engage.wsps.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Trusted%20Leader%20BLOG/Author%20Pencil.png?width=30&name=Author%20Pencil.png) [Dr. Bill Howatt](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/author/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... [Psychological Safety & Wellness](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/tag/psychological-safety-wellness) [Read More](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/the-interdependency-of-psychological-safety-tacit-knowledge-and-business-success) [![image of words written on a note pad](https://engage.wsps.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Trusted%20Leader%20BLOG/mental-health-3E-Model.png?width=900&height=444&name=mental-health-3E-Model.png)](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/how-to-use-the-3-e-model-for-workplace-mental-health-management) 4 min read #### [How to use the 3 E model for workplace mental health management](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/how-to-use-the-3-e-model-for-workplace-mental-health-management) ![Picture of Dr. Bill Howatt](https://engage.wsps.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Trusted%20Leader%20BLOG/Author%20Pencil.png?width=30&name=Author%20Pencil.png) [Dr. Bill Howatt](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/author/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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