Nancy Gowan

Over 48% of employees are now requesting ongoing work from home arrangements based on a survey of Canadian workplaces completed in 2021. According to the survey workers are primarily seeing hybrid as 4:1 )home: workplace days) while leaders are preferring (2:3 home: workplace days). This session provides practical skills training on how to ensure that you have the processes and tools to support leaders in workplace inclusivity. This session will look at ways to reduce discrepancies and systemic barriers in your workplace. What strategies work to engage and support employees in all locations with all capabilities? Learning outcomes: Identifying systemic barriers in your workplace Engaging employees to maximize capabilities Identifying leadership skills required for true inclusivity Developing strategies to improve employee engagement, inclusivity and productivity.

This presentation/workshop is designed to assist the HR professional in being able to assess the current culture of the organization. It uses standardized surveying tools and proven strategies to develop a Mental Health Strategy for the workplace. The presenter will provide updates on the legal and employment related decisions that impact the workplace Psychological Health and Safety and how to ensure legal compliance. This session focuses on the concrete strategies needed to provide employees with psychological safety at work. The tools provided will allow the HR professional to audit and identify ways to improve employee safety, engagement and productivity.

This webinar/workshop will provide the tools and strategies required to support employees that are struggling with health and productivity concerns. It will review the duty to accommodate legal decisions, the workplace changes that impact productivity and strategies to help employees stay healthy and productive at work. Actual case examples will focus on mental health, episodic conditions, complex accommodation needs. the 2 hour webinar will provide overview whereas the full day program will provide skill development.