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Mental Health in the Workplace (yes, again)

Stephanie Atchison March 29, 2023

Promoting positive mental health in the workplace has become a primary concern for employers globally. Employers can ensure they are promoting mental health in the workplace by:

Assessing their level of support for mental health in the workplace.
Creating a culture of openness about workplace pressures and mental health
Reviewing all workplace policies/procedures and workload distributions.
Measuring employee mental health and work through employee surveys.

Same Pandemic Different Year

Kerri Klassen January 25, 2022

Here we are, a new year and the same lingering, ongoing uncertainties are still here disrupting and affecting our daily lives. Even the most positive of people are having trouble calling the cup ‘half full.’ However, acknowledging the downside is important in order to move into a different frame of mind.

Can you tell the Morale?

Kerri Klassen April 29, 2021

In celebration of Earth day here this week let’s all get outside and get some fresh air and take a deep breath in. There’s nothing better than the present to appreciate being alive, staying healthy and experiencing all that nature has to offer.

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The Takeaway from the Dismay

Kerri Klassen April 5, 2021

It’s critical (for our spiritual and mental well-being) to reflect on the positive take away(s) and to recognize how important the power of interpretation and perception is for a ‘cup half full’ attitude.

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Self-Care – Is it There?

Kerri Klassen January 28, 2021

Put on ‘one hat’ at a time whenever possible. Some of the best ideas, problem-solving and self-care strategies come when the screens are put down. Watch a comedy. Happily yell “Excellent!” when you spill your coffee. Set up an awesome long-term workstation for yourself. I dare you to put a little salmon oil in your protein shake. Don’t suffer alone if you need more support – call your Doctor.

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Remote learning & Remote working – How’s that going for you?

Brandy Douglas January 11, 2021

This past year has been anything but normal for our children, and for working parents. Our children have had to learn to be flexible, resilient and patient. Parents have had to adjust to e-learning, rearrange work schedules, find a balance of remote work with children at home, and be ready with Plan A, B and C to be able to adjust to last minute Government announcements.

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The Importance of Acknowledging the not-so-Merry Right Now

Kerri Klassen December 13, 2020

Although many of us are considered to be bubbly and upbeat business professionals, the stressors and uncertainties from the pandemic can knock down even the most positive of individuals. It can also be further argued that those who possess stronger empathetic tendencies have sunk to all-time lows due to the insurmountable concerns to do with the suffering and safety of so many. Top that off with our ever-diminishing social circles and taking the “human” interaction out of our human resources, it’s not surprising that most of us are not at our best right now!

Not just another Mental Health Article

Kerri Klassen November 17, 2020

I know what you’re thinking – mental health awareness week has past, and we’ve been reading over and over that “It’s OK to say you’re not OK.” Perhaps for some of us we took something from those publishing’s and it’s been helping us in some way. For others however it’s not that easy. Here are some things we can do that you might have not yet done or maybe it’s a reminder of what you need to do (again).