Business leaders share their experience
On August 26, 2020, Workplace Safety North hosted a webinar, “COVID-19 Conversations: Maintaining a Respectful Workplace as Businesses Re-open,” as part of the free monthly Feed Your Brain lunch and learn webinar series to discuss the most pressing issues we are all facing. In this webinar you learn from community business leaders who share their return to the workplace plans, and discuss how they will foster a respectful and inclusive workplace during the pandemic. The webinar is hosted by Angele Poitras, WSN Community Engagement Specialist and Certified Psychological Health and Safety Advisor.YouTube video: COVID-19 Conversations: Maintaining a Respectful Workplace as Businesses Re-open https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVxfa-fGkmo
Speakers
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Helen Francis, CEO and President of the YMCA of Northeastern Ontario
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Paul Andre, CEO and President of Workplace Safety North
Discussion topics
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Maintaining respect in the workplace for businesses re-opening
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Importance of organizational values and vision to guide expectations
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Demonstrating commitment to employees’ mental health and wellbeing
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Preventing harassment and discrimination
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Tangible takeaways and lessons learned
Resources
General:
COVID-19 Public Resources – Public Health Ontario
Workplace Safety North resumes training and consulting services – Workplace Safety North
Right to refuse or stop work where health and safety in danger – Ontario Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development (MLTSD)
Ontario employer legal responsibilities under Ontario law, employers have the duty to keep workers and workplaces safe – Ontario MLTSD
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
Wellness Together e-mental health supports and access to virtual counselling services to everyone in Canada – Government of Canada