Sample Psychological Workplace Safety Policy
How to Create a Psychologically Safe Workplace Policy[1] Preamble to the Policy: We know that certain ways of organizing and managing work can present risks to the mental health of employees. This policy is concerned only with those significant risks associated with organizing and managing work that are within the power of employers to modify. […]
Seven Strategies for a Psychologically Safe Workplace
Seven Strategies for a Psychologically Safe Workplace (As adapted from the Thirteen Psychosocial Risk Factors, the Guarding Minds @ Work Program) Management Style A psychologically safe management style, according to Shain, is one which is a balanced, expressive/directive style: communicative, supportive, participative, cooperative while being, when needed, decisive and directive.[1] Monitoring & Protection Co-workers and […]
How to Request Medical Information to Accommodate Employees?
How to Request Medical Information to Accommodate Employees? Employers understand that under human rights law, they are required to provide accommodation for employees who have a disability. What should I be looking for? To meet their duty to accommodate, the employer needs to find out the following when responding to an accommodation request: Whether the […]
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB): Transforming Your Workplace Culture Practices
Recognizing and celebrating diversity in the workplace is essential for promoting a positive work environment and increasing employee satisfaction. Employees benefit from this kind of culture and businesses reap the benefits as well. Having a truly diverse organization can spark innovation and promote growth. And with the proper practices in place, organizations are better equipped […]
Bystander Intervention Training
Bystander Intervention: Empower Employees to be the First Line of Defense Against Harassment What is the Bystander Effect? We all know the expression, “safety in numbers.” When a group of people mutually support one another, we naturally assume that each member of the group feels a measure of confidence that the group will have their back. However, it […]
