The Trusted Leader Blog

Welcome to the Trusted Leader Blog: a space for forward-thinking individuals to hear from industry experts on emerging issues.

We seek to empower leaders by providing insights and information that will inspire positive change within their organizations and communities. With a variety of contributors, the ideas and experiences shared make this a rich resource for creating healthy, psychologically safe, engaged and inclusive workplaces.

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Thinking About Digital Mental Health Tools For Your Workplace? Read This First.

In March 2020, we were all reeling from the rapid onset of lockdowns and remote work, and no one knew how long the pandemic would disrupt society. It wasn't long before concerns about loneliness started finding their way into our conversations, and...

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Do all your employees know how to work safely and feel safe raising concerns?

The pandemic has changed our workplaces in numerous ways and many people are re-evaluating and assessing their level of satisfaction, and sense of...

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Employees are Looking for Employers They Can Trust to Look After Their Safety and Well-Being

The pandemic has tested many relationships, including that of employers and employees. While we may not be experiencing “The Great Resignation” to...

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Employees are Still Struggling with Isolation and Loneliness and Need Your Help to Feel Connected

Many leaders have found that remote work has not hampered their operations, and, in fact, has brought some benefits to the business. And with two...

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Seasonal Depression Isn’t a Myth, and Leaders Should Be Equipped to Address It

Some people thrive in the winter. Whether they are enjoying time outside in the snow or cozying up in front of the fireplace with a good book, winter...

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35 Tips For Valuing The Whole Person And Creating A Psychologically Safe Workplace

When you think back on your career, do you feel that the people and organizations you worked for valued you as a whole person? That they cared about...

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Leaders Have An Important a Role to Play in Preventing Suicide, But First We Must be Willing to Talk About It

There was a time in the not-too-distant past when leaders and employees alike were expected to ‘leave personal business at home’ and ‘keep work about...

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Are You Thinking Broadly Enough When it Comes to Protecting Employees From Workplace Impairment?

When you hear the phrase workplace impairment, what comes to mind? If you are like most people, you likely think about substance use, such as alcohol...

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Tips & Tools for Mitigating Mental Health Risk and Promoting Mental Health

The Conference Board of Canada, Mental Health Commission of Canada and Workplace Safety & Prevention Services have partnered to share mental health...

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Leaders Have the Power to Instil Hope During the Covid Crisis

The lens through which we see the world influences what we believe is possible. When we’re caught in a pattern of thinking that magnifies...

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