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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Turnover and psychological safety considerations for leaders

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Dr. Bill Howatt and Michel Rodrigue: July 11, 2022

Are you caring for the wellbeing of loyal employees? The "great resignation" may be hitting employers in the U.S. particularly hard, but it is also a significant concern for leaders in Canada. The Globe and Mail recently reported that 19.3% of...

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Progressive Discipline Through the Lens of Psychological Safety

Dr. Bill Howatt: June 24, 2022

Every organization has a north star - the reason it exists - and most have a strategic plan that details the goals and objectives that will carry the...

Psychological Safety & Wellness

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Considerations For Managing The Active Shooter Threat

Aaron Marks: June 17, 2022

Laguna Woods… Houston… Uvalde… Tulsa… We all recognize the names of these places. We are all aware of the incidents over the past few weeks that...

Health & Safety Culture

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Meet Aaron Marks

Aaron Marks: June 17, 2022

Aaron Marks is a Senior Principal with Dynamis, Inc. where he supports clients across the domestic National and Homeland Security communities and...

Psychological Safety & Wellness

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Aspiring Workforce

Dr. Bill Howatt and Michel Rodrigue: June 10, 2022

With labour shortages in Canada projected to reach two million workers by 2031, and rising rates of absenteeism, presenteeism, and turnover, it is...

Culture

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The 2022 Health and Safety Leadership Survey

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Fresh Communications in collaboration with WSPS: June 6, 2022

Want to win in the battle for talent? Make sure you have a culture of health and safety Workplace Safety & Prevention Services just released its...

Culture

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Create a Safe and Inclusive Culture For All Ages

Dr. Bill Howatt and Michel Rodrigue: May 30, 2022

Many workplaces in Canada are comprised of employees from diverse backgrounds, age groups, and experiences. One of the challenges leaders face is...

Psychological Safety & Wellness

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Are You Taking Time To Acknowledge The Good Things Your Employees Are Doing?

Dr. Bill Howatt: May 18, 2022

Staying positive is challenging for some, even under the best circumstances, never mind the extreme conditions in which we've been living and working...

Culture