Community business leaders share their experiences
On May 21, 2020, Workplace Safety North (WSN) hosted the webinar, “COVID-19 Conversations: Adapting to the New Normal” as part of a free monthly Feed Your Brain lunch and learn webinar series to discuss the most pressing issues we are all facing.
In the first COVID-19 Conversations webinar, community business leaders shared their experience of shifting work patterns during the global pandemic, and how they demonstrated organizational commitment to their employees’ health and wellbeing.
YouTube video: COVID-19 Conversations: Adapting to the New Normal https://youtu.be/5qqTB1bbS24
Speakers:
- Karen McKissick, Safety Officer, CRSP, Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board
- Amy Kembel, CRSP, CHSC, CHRL, Manager, Safety and Training, Synergy North
Topics discussed:
- The opportunities and challenges of remote work
- Engagement strategies to keep the workforce productive
- How to support employee mental wellbeing during times of uncertainty
Resources
General:
COVID-19 Public Resources – Public Health Ontario
Mental health and wellness:
Workplace Mental Health Resources – Workplace Safety North
COVID-19 and Mental Health @ Work – Government of Canada
COVID-19 Resources – Mental Health Commission of Canada
The Mental Health Meter – Canadian Mental Health Association
What’s Your Stress Index – Canadian Mental Health Association
Work Life Balance Quiz – Canadian Mental Health Association
Wellness Together e-mental health supports and access to virtual counselling services to everyone in Canada – Government of Canada
Working from home:
Working Safely from Home – Work Safe New Brunswick
Other:
Student Artwork Project – View virtual gallery