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3 Quick Ways to Strengthen Crew Culture This Week
3 Quick Ways to Strengthen Crew Culture This Week
Strong teams don’t happen by luck.They’re built through consistent, intentional leadership — the kind that shapes behaviour, communication, and trust on the worksite. Here are three simple shifts any supervisor... Read more...
Why Awareness Matters When Only 5% of Trades Roles Are Held by Women
Why Awareness Matters When Only 5% of Trades Roles Are Held by Women
Most crews share similar backgrounds, similar experiences, and similar day-to-day realities.That’s not a bad thing — it’s just the nature of many trades environments. But it also means one important... Read more...
Why Behaviour, Awareness, and Respect Matter More Than Ever on Today’s Worksites
Why Behaviour, Awareness, and Respect Matter More Than Ever on Today’s Worksites
Ask any experienced leader and they’ll tell you the same thing:Safety isn’t just PPE. It isn’t just procedures. And it definitely isn’t just paperwork. The real foundation of a safe,... Read more...
Building Inclusive Workplaces: How LGBTQ+ Inclusion Strengthens Organizational Culture
Building Inclusive Workplaces: How LGBTQ+ Inclusion Strengthens Organizational Culture
At The Mindful Workplace, we believe that true inclusion is more than a policy, it’s a culture. The image above captures what modern workplaces strive to embody: collaboration, openness, and... Read more...
Leadership Tips for a Positive Workplace Culture
Leadership Tips for a Positive Workplace Culture
A positive workplace culture doesn’t happen by accident—it’s shaped intentionally by the way leaders show up every day. Leadership sets the tone for how people feel, how they communicate, and... Read more...
Meet the Team Behind The Mindful Workplace
Meet the Team Behind The Mindful Workplace
Where awareness meets action — and meaningful work begins. At The Mindful Workplace, we believe culture starts from the top. It’s built through lived experience, empathy, and a shared commitment... Read more...
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...