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Dr. Bill Howatt and Louise Bradley: January 18, 2022
As employees return to the workplace after being laid off or forced to work at home because of COVID-19 restrictions, many are worried about protecting themselves and their families. In fact, research conducted by the Conference Board of Canada and...
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Dr. Bill Howatt: January 14, 2022
Burnout is a negative consequence of employees feeling overworked, overloaded, overwhelmed, and suffering chronic workplace stress. Before Covid, the...
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Dr. Bill Howatt and Michel Rodrigue: December 16, 2021
Imagine approaching a salesperson for assistance with buying a computer, only to be handed a flyer and left to your own devices. You’d likely go...
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Dr. Bill Howatt: December 9, 2021
Like the body, the mind has limitations that vary with the individual. One employee may carry a 100-kg backpack a considerable distance while walking...
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Dr. Bill Howatt and Michel Rodrigue: December 2, 2021
The workplace is not immune to the lasting impacts of the pandemic on employee’s mental health. With the fourth wave of the pandemic underway...
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Fresh Communications in collaboration with WSPS: November 23, 2021
Imagine approaching a salesperson for assistance with buying a computer, only to be handed a flyer and left to your own devices. You’d likely go...
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Dr. Bill Howatt and Michel Rodrigue: November 15, 2021
This is the first of a new series of posts that will be featured on the CEO Health + Safety Leadership Network Psychological Safety blog. Michel...
Author: November 15, 2021
Michel Rodrigue joined the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) in 2015, bringing a wealth of management experience and a unique mix of...
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Dr. Bill Howatt: October 14, 2021
The ultimate goal in creating a psychologically safe workplace culture is that employees believe they will not be humiliated, punished, or isolated...
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Dr. Bill Howatt: September 9, 2021
COVID has triggered intense focus on employees' mental health, leading organizations to invest more attention and resources on this critical issue....
