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• 1 Hour
• Seminar
• Managers

Description

Burnout is becoming a workplace epidemic as more and more people are feeling the effects of chronic stress at work. Managers are responsible for leading their teams through stressful times and creating work cultures that enable team members to perform at their best. In this seminar, you will explore strategies, tips, and tricks to better understand, identify, and prevent burnout in yourself and your teams. This seminar will also provide strategies and tools for successfully supporting team members who might already be experiencing burnout.

Format

A 1-hour seminar that combines lecture elements with a variety of engaging elements like Q&A, group discussion, as well as polling and chat functionalities when delivered virtually.

Objectives

At the end of this seminar, participants will be able to:

• Identify the common causes and signs of burnout
• Understand leadership strategies that proactively prevent burnout and create resilient and caring team cultures
• Explore skills and strategies for communicating with and supporting team members experiencing burnout
• Identify personal strategies for overcoming burnout

• 1 Hour
• Seminar
• Employees

Description

This seminar focuses on the issues of burnout for employees who are feeling overwhelmed by the pressures of everyday work and home life, and can help bring their life back into balance. Employees will learn to identify the signs and symptoms of burnout and explore strategies for coping with and avoiding burnout.

Format

A 1-hour seminar that combines lecture elements with a variety of engaging elements like Q&A, group discussion, as well as polling and chat functionality (when delivered virtually).

Objectives

At the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Define burnout
• Recognize how burned out they may be
• Be able to recognize burnout in others
• Know the consequences of burnout
• Understand basic self-care methods
• Implement strategies to overcome burnout and strategies to help others overcome burnout

• Half-day or full-day
• Workshop
• Managers

Description

The majority of people living with some form of mental health issue are working among us, coping with symptoms while trying to perform duties. However, mental health issues in the workplace can often go unrecognized and thus not be addressed. There is often a lack of awareness around what people managers can and should do, and there still exists a stigma associated with common disorders such as depression and anxiety. Even managers in specialist roles such as human resources or occupational health can feel ill-equipped to address the challenges presented by those experiencing a mental health issue.

This workshop will equip participants with practical management tools to address behaviour and performance concerns within the workplace that are often indicative of an underlying mental health issue.

Format

Breakdown:

Half-day:
Lecture (30%)
Interactive discussions (40%)
Case study (30%)

Full-day:
Lecture (20%)
Interactive discussion (35%)
Case studies (45%)

This workshop is recommended for managers who want to acquire a solid understanding of mental health in the workplace and have hands-on experience supporting employees who may be struggling with a mental illness. A full-day version of this workshop is also offered, which is recommended for human resources professionals and/or front line managers who may be managing employee cases of mental health illness disability.

Participants will learn through a series of activities such as: Plenary discussion, breakout sessions, lectures, experience sharing, demonstrations, role plays and case studies.

Objectives

At the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

• Explain why mental health issues are increasingly relevant to the workplace
• Understand how stigma acts as a barrier to a mentally healthy workplace
• Describe the link between mental health issues and behaviour and performance issues
• Describe the role and responsibilities of people leaders in helping to manage and support an employee

• Half-day
• Workshop
• Employees

Description

Mental health is a very real concern for workplaces. Employees are often misunderstood and stigmatized. Understanding common mental health issues can help prevent misconceptions in the workplace, and help equip employees with the tools to manage these issues and will examine available resources.

Format

Breakdown:
Lecture (50%)
Interactive discussions (30%)
Case study (20%)

This workshop includes interactive and group activities, role play, and reflection exercises around stigma, some major mental health disorders, helping colleagues, and resilience.

Objectives

At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Understand the impact of mental health issues
• Reduce the stigma/fear associated with mental health issues in the workplace
• Be able to recognize when someone (oneself, a friend, family member or colleague) is struggling and know how to respond
• Learn about resources available to support employees and/or family members
• Identify resources to boost resiliency

• 2 Hours
• Workshop
• Managers and employees

Description

Resilience can be cultivated; it is not an innate or fixed trait. It is the quality that allows people to cope with adversities and stressful situations that come up in daily work and personal life, and to come back stronger. People who are resilient are able to access their cognitive resources that enable them to focus on ways to overcome stress and adversity. This workshop will help managers and employees develop resilience by understanding and recognizing different types of stress, and build coping skills that will help them in their personal and work life.

Format

The workshops go beyond awareness, and allow participants to practice and engage with the topic. Participants can expect learning activities like small-group discussion, role-play, scenario-based learning, as well as more standard elements like Q&A, polling and chat functionality (when delivered virtually).

Objectives

At the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

• Recognize the different types of stress and how they can impact our total health
• Discover the importance of coping skills
• Explore how resilience can evolve coping skills

• 1 Hour
• Seminar
• Managers and employees

Description

Everyone can benefit from regular physical activity. This seminar will teach participants about the benefits of being active as well as the risks of inactivity. Participants will also learn about the components of fitness and activities, and the six stages of behaviour change toward a healthier lifestyle.

Format

A 1-hour seminar that combines lecture elements with a variety of engaging elements like Q&A, group discussion, as well as polling and chat functionality (when delivered virtually).

Objectives

At the end of this seminar, participants will be able to:

• Discuss the barriers to, and challenges of, becoming more physically active
• Understand how to change their behaviour
• Understand the types of activities
• Know how to stay motivated

• 1 Hour
• Seminar
• Employees

Description

Individuals suffering from mental health disorders can feel distant from friends and loved ones and can find it difficult to perform at their best at work. This situation is exacerbated by the stigma that still exists around mental disorders and the reluctance some may have to discussing mental health openly at home or at work.

In this seminar, participants will be encouraged to break down common myths and misconceptions about mental health and to increase their understanding of the causes and symptoms of mental disorders.

Format

A 1-hour seminar that combines lecture elements with a variety of engaging elements like Q&A, group discussion, as well as polling and chat functionality (when delivered virtually).

Objectives

At the end of this seminar, participants will be able to:

• Understand the impact of mental health disorders on employees
• Understand the importance of getting support from an employer and/or leader
• Develop strategies to help themselves or others who are suffering from a mental health concern

• 1 Hour
• Seminar
• Managers and employees

Description

How do you know you are stressed? Do you know how to recognize the symptoms of stress? In this session, participants can explore the newest research on the topic of stress and what experts are saying about good and bad stress. Participants will gain tools to manage stress, including mindful communication.

Format

A 1-hour seminar that combines lecture elements with a variety of engaging elements like Q&A, group discussion, as well as polling and chat functionality (when delivered virtually).

Topics covered in this seminar include:

• Facts about stress
• Top stressors
• The key elements of stress
• How to know you’re stressed
• Good stress / bad stress
• Identifying triggers
• How to know when others are stressed
• Toolkit
• Mindful communication

• Half-day
• Workshop
• Employees

Description

The clearest sign of respect in the workplace is usually a team of productive, creative employees who share an awareness and appreciation of each other. When a workplace lacks respect, the signs can be destructive: high levels of turnover, conflict, and grievances, as well as low levels of morale, attendance, and productivity.

This workshop takes a very human approach to the issue of respect in the workplace, and will provide participants with the tools they need to create and maintain a respectful workplace.

Format

Breakdown:
Lecture (35-40%)
Interactive discussions (40-45%)
Case study (20%)

The half-day workshop is for all employees and applies to all organizations. Today, more than ever, it is essential to train all members of an organization on respect in the workplace.
Topics will include an overview of different concepts related to respect, definitions and examples of inappropriate behaviours and employees’ responsibilities.

Objectives

At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Clarify responsibilities for promoting respect in the workplace
• Explore the impact of behaviours in the workplace
• Identify and practice strategies for communicating concerns constructively

• 1 Hour
• Seminar
• Managers and employees

Description

In the face of events that cause widespread uncertainty, create rapid change, or impact personal and family safety, it is natural to feel little control over what happens. Whether you are aware of it or not, you already have coping mechanisms that will help you manage these stressful situations. By understanding that you have control over how you think, react, and respond to these situations, you can help yourself become more resilient in the midst of challenging and uncertain times.

Format

A 1-hour seminar that combines lecture elements with a variety of engaging elements like Q&A, group discussion, as well as polling and chat functionality (when delivered virtually).

Objectives

At the end of this seminar, participants will be able to:

• Recognize the reality of your situation
• Apply quick strategies to immediately boost resilience
• Build resilience through your thoughts
• Apply daily habits to build resilience

• Half-day
• Workshop
• Managers and employees

Description

Resilience is often described as the ability to bounce back from adversity. Being resilient is an important building block of individual and organizational health and wellbeing.

This workshop will teach participants that improved self-awareness and practice can help strengthen and develop their innate abilities to be resilient in the face of most challenging situations.

Format

Workshops go beyond awareness and allow participants to practice and engage with the topic. Participants can expect learning activities like small-group discussion, role-play, scenario-based learning - as well as more standard elements like Q&A, polling and chat functionality (when delivered virtually).

Objectives

At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Understand why some people thrive in challenging situations while others become overwhelmed
• Recognize how their attitudes, actions, and choices contribute to their level of resiliency
• Be aware of the mind-body connection and how it can both support or hijack resilient attitudes
• Implement strategies for thriving under pressure, including in the face of challenging situations

• 1 Hour
• Seminar
• Managers and employees

Description

Being able to recognize the risk of suicide, and learning how to support someone in need, requires specific tools. With the right knowledge, skills, and strategies, it’s possible to support those who need it. This seminar will present the myths, taboos, and realities surrounding suicide and provide participants with the tools to support others.

Format

A 1-hour seminar that combines lecture elements with a variety of engaging elements like Q&A, group discussion, as well as polling and chat functionality (when delivered virtually).

Objectives

At the end of this seminar, participants will be able to:

• Recognize key risk factors and warning signs
• Learn tips and strategies to assist colleagues
• Understand available support options

• 1 Hour
• Seminar
• Managers and employees

Description

In addition to the physical fatigue that can be associated with spending lots of time on video calls, employees can also experience back or neck pain, headaches, eye-strain, and more. Some researchers are linking these phenomena to increased cognitive challenges related to technology, even coining the term "Zoom fatigue."¹

During this seminar, find out more about this phenomenon and how to prevent it, and discover practical tips and strategies to lessen the stresses of using daily videoconferencing and technology.

Format

A 1-hour instructor-led training session that combines lecture elements with a variety of engaging elements like Q&A, group discussion, as well as polling and chat functionality (when delivered virtually).

Objectives

At the end of this seminar, participants will be able to:

• Define what virtual fatigue is
• Understand why virtual interactions can be a source of fatigue
• Adopt practical strategies to reduce impacts
• Develop habits to stay engaged in virtual meetings and to adapt to this mode of communication

¹ https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/zoom-fatigue-is-setting-in-1.5585933

• Half-day
• Workshop
• Employees

Description

The impact of constant exposure to traumatic events and stressful situations can build up over time, affecting our overall health and wellness. This workshop aims to support employees who are exposed to traumatic events and/or stress on a daily basis.

After understanding the impact of those stressors, employees can take steps to better manage their effects. This workshop provides them with information on how exposure to cumulative stress may have affected them, and teach them how to manage that stress through support measures that help them cope and build resiliency.

Format

Workshops go beyond awareness, and allow participants to practice and engage with the topic. Participants can expect learning activities like small-group discussion, role-play, scenario-based learning – as well as more standard elements like Q&A, polling and chat functionality (when delivered virtually).

Objectives

At the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

• Gain a deeper understanding of cumulative stress with respect to ‘high exposure’ teams
• Recognize the impacts of cumulative stress
• Apply effective short-term and long-term strategies to manage cumulative stress

• 1 Hour
• Seminar
• Managers and employees

Description

Women may not always be aware of the risks of heart disease, the number one cause of death for women¹, strokes, and types of cancers. The good news is there are many preventative ways to stay healthy.

This seminar will discuss preventative measures, solutions available today, and the signs and symptoms that may require medical attention.

Format

A 1-hour seminar that combines lecture elements with a variety of engaging elements like Q&A, group discussion, as well as polling and chat functionality (when delivered virtually).

Objectives

Topics covered in this seminar include:

• Leading causes of death​ for women
• Heart attacks/strokes​
• A healthier you​
• Cancer​
• Osteoporosis​​
• Women’s health by the age​
• Behavior/screenings​
• Menopause

¹ https://www.heartandstroke.ca/-/media/pdf-files/canada/health-information-catalogue/en-heartsmart-women.ashx

• 1 Hour
• Seminar
• Managers and employees

Description

This seminar will emphasize the importance of preventive measures for men’s health and address everything from sleep issues and cancer screenings to how to find a doctor.

Format

A 1-hour seminar that combines lecture elements with a variety of engaging elements like Q&A, group discussion, as well as polling and chat functionality (when delivered virtually).

Objectives

Topics covered in this seminar include:

• Health differences between men/women
• Leading causes of death in men​
• Self-care for men​
• Men’s health by age​
• Risk factors​​
• Screenings​
• Stress management​
• Disease prevention​
• Steps to a healthier you

• 1 Hour
• Seminar
• Managers and employees

Description

Conflict is a common part of life: it is a natural result of people having different points of view, values, and beliefs. When left unaddressed in the workplace, it can lead to increased absenteeism and reduced productivity. When well-managed, conflict can enhance your relationships, deepen your understanding of yourself and others, and stimulate change and growth.

This seminar provides participants with a framework for assessing the types of conflict common in the workplace and proposes strategies for their resolution.

Format

A 1-hour seminar that combines lecture elements with a variety of engaging elements like Q&A, group discussion, as well as polling and chat functionality (when delivered virtually).

Objectives

At the end of this seminar, participants will be able to:

• Recognize the source and impact of conflict
• Understand the effects of unresolved conflict​
• Apply practical strategies for conflict resolution

• 1 Hour
• Seminar
• Managers

Description

The right to disconnect legislation is the result of the realization that organizations, managers and employees have a shared responsibility to develop a working model that allows each individual to take time away from work, especially in a new world where the lines between work and home are often blurred. It also pushes companies to recognize that, sometimes, a culture change is needed to strengthen the existing work environment.

The session focuses on examples, methods, tools, and best practices that are already in place in some organizations to support this right to disconnect for all of its employees, including choosing the best messaging and email technologies settings.

We will also discuss the role that managers have to play in implementing new guidelines: this cultural shift must start with training managers and managers to set their own boundaries and encourage others to do the same.

What else can we do today to help strike a healthy balance in our workplaces and translate this bill into action in a safe and positive way?

Format

A 1-hour seminar that combines lecture elements with a variety of engaging elements like Q&A, group discussion, as well as polling and chat functionality (when delivered virtually).

Objectives

At the end of this seminar, participants will be able to:

• Recognize the importance of disconnecting
• Understand the wellness benefits of disconnecting​
• Communicate their needs in regards to disconnecting, and respect others in the expressions of their own needs