December 2022

November 4th is national stress awareness day. I will detour from my series of posts addressing each of the pillars of psychological health and safety to highlight the impact to the organization’s bottom line when employees are faced with too much stress. The pandemic we are facing has increased our stress levels in all areas

Many are stepping up to this challenge and rolling up their leaders’ sleeves. The common skills these successful leaders share are clarity, compassion, and consistency. This blog will address the pillar of “Clear Leadership and Expectations”, the next in the series on the 13 pillars of Psychological Health and Safety. For more information on the

Staying connected with family and friends in ways that comply with local pandemic precautions is important for our health and happiness. Are there ways of maintain your customs and traditions in new ways ?

Hi, I’m Sue Carr of CHC Consulting. This is the next blog in my series of the 13 pillars in the Canadian National Standards of Psychological Health and Safety. The link to this standard is in the text portion below this video. Today’s session addresses the pillar of Reward and Recognition.The Standard defines Reward and

Welcome to the next blog in our series on the 13 Pillars of Psychological Health and Safety. In this session, we will address the pillar of “Involvement and Influence” in the workplace as part of our support for professional development and workplace wellness. The Canadian National Standard for Psychological Health and Safety describes involvement and influence

How to get the most from your strategic planning: We recently worked with a small organization on their strategic planning for their new and quickly growing company. In addition to the strategy priorities, we also looked at the barriers or challenges for the organization both internal and external, and their organizational boundaries. These exercises provided

Civility and respect in the workplace: This post is a continuation of the series on the pillars of psychological health and safety from the Mental Health Commission of Canada’s standards. Civility and Respect are important at all times, but critical in times of increased stress and transformation when frustration levels are high and tempers can

How to get the most from your strategic planning: Continuing on with the series of the 13 pillars in our National Standard for Psychological Health and Safety in the workplace, this post addresses Psychological Demands. The Guide to the Standard defines a workplace with positive Psychological Demands as: “Employees have the social and emotional skills needed to do their

Growth and Development Continuing on with the series of the 13 pillars in our National Standard for Psychological Health and Safety in the workplace, this post addresses Growth and Development. The Guide to the Standard defines a workplace as “A work environment where employees receive encouragement and support in developing their interpersonal, emotional, and job skills.” Some of the