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Recognizing When Work Is Hurting Your Mental Health — and How Leaders Can Respond
Recognizing When Work Is Hurting Your Mental Health — and How Leaders Can Respond
When mental health is impacted by workplace conditions, it doesn’t just affect individuals — it affects the entire organization. Burnout, high turnover, and absenteeism are all symptoms of a deeper... Read more...
Creating a Respectful Jobsite for Everyone: What Works—and Why It Matters
Creating a Respectful Jobsite for Everyone: What Works—and Why It Matters
A respectful jobsite isn’t just “nice-to-have.” In Canadian workplaces, harassment and exclusion are still widespread and costly. A national survey by the Canadian Labour Congress and university researchers found pervasive... Read more...
When People Can’t Come to Work: Why Mental Health Belongs on every Workplace Agenda
When People Can’t Come to Work: Why Mental Health Belongs on every Workplace Agenda
Every week in Canada, hundreds of thousands of people miss work because of mental health problems. That’s not just a statistic — it’s a wake-up call for employers who want... Read more...
Respect is Non-Negotiable: Addressing Offhand Comments in Trades
Respect is Non-Negotiable: Addressing Offhand Comments in Trades
In trades, offhand jokes or comments are often brushed off as “just part of the culture.” But what feels small in the moment can make employees  feel unwelcome, unsafe, or... Read more...
Why Inclusivity in Trades is a Game-Changer for Companies
Why Inclusivity in Trades is a Game-Changer for Companies
Why Inclusivity in Trades is a Game-Changer for Companies The trades industry is evolving—and companies that embrace inclusivity are reaping the benefits. More women, Indigenous peoples, and underrepresented groups are... Read more...