Work Wellness Institute
415-788 Beatty Street V6B 2M1 Vancouver, BC, Canada

Our robust and popular webinar program and e-curriculums are a source of education for employers and disability professionals across Canada. We are proud to say that in the past year we have produced over 37 webinars on a broad range of topics concerning work wellness, mental health, resilience, bullying, occupational stress, disability prevention, occupational health, absence management, chronic disease management, chronic pain, disability management, violence, post-traumati...c stress disorders, and workplace interventions. Please join us next year for more evidence-based webinars and e-curriculums. https://workwellnessinstitute.org/recorded-webinars/

Thank you for being part of the Work Wellness Institute community! Together, we've made strides in creating healthy, safe, inclusive workplaces for all. Some of the key highlights of this past year include; Launching the Work Wellness Institute Research/Education Portal. Creating a research-based online curriculum designed to address psychosocial hazards in the workplace.... Partnering with National Research Council, CIFAR, Future Skills Centre, and others to host an international conference October 14-16, 2020. https://workwellnessinstitute.org

Happy Holidays from The Work Wellness Institute We hope you take this break as an opportunity to recharge and spend quality time with those around you.

Employers need to have access to resources that support effective and efficient changes to the workplace in the context of COVID-19. Work Wellness Institute has a process and policy for employers to accommodate to the global pandemic and beyond. This includes; helping employers set up accessible and effective work-from-home measures, training for in-demand jobs, and assisting in the creation of inclusive and equal workplaces. Become a better employer with our webinar, 'Successful Leadership in Times of Crisis: Supporting Remote Teams'. https://workwellnessinstitute.org/successful-leadership-in/

Feel like you have maxed out your Zoom hours? Tired of slack messages on top of your already full inbox? Improve the effectiveness and performance of your team's communication while also navigating the psychosocial hazards of your workplace with our webinar, 'e-Workshop: Managing Low Mood and Motivation and Supporting Positive Mindset While Working Remotely'. https://workwellnessinstitute.org/e-workshop-dealing-with-/

Become a disability confident employer. Join the Harnessing Talent Alliance and take advantage of the free evidence-based resources, practical tools, e-curriculum, and webinars that help employers apply the best practices in disability management. https://wwdpi.us17.list-manage.com/subscribe

To improve the #health of #employees in the #workplace, you must ensure your employees are happy and engaged during working hours. This increases their #motivation to engage in physical activity during leisure time! To learn more watch the full webinar: https://workwellnessinstitute.org/the-role-of-the-workplac/

Next Friday is our live panel webinar, COVID-19: Challenges of Returning to Work or Staying at Work During a Pandemic. Dr. Vicki Kristman from Lakehead University, Dr. William Shaw from University of Connecticut School of Medicine, and Dr. Doug Gross, Director from University of Alberta, will reflect on mental health impacts, job stress, bullying and incivility, organizational climate, use of telehealth for injured workers, impact of broader socioeconomic changes, and the e...ffects of COVID-19 on vulnerable workers. Register Now: https://workwellnessinstitute.org/covid-19-challenges-of-r/

This #WebinarWednesday we highlight Avi Biswas, PhD in his webinar 'The Role of the Workplace in Promoting (or Hindering) Physical Activity Outside of Work'. Avi highlights key #recommendations for #employers to introduce into the #workplace to improve their #employees health inside and out of the #working environment! To watch the entire webinar: https://workwellnessinstitute.org/the-role-of-the-workplac/

This #TipTuesday we highlight three factors outlined by Avi Biswas, PhD that promote the health of #employees! A pleasant place to #walk. #Access to a shower or change room.... Having health program #policies. These factors help to increase physical activity for employees outside of the #workplace, and help remove #barriers to a healthier lifestyle!

This #MotivationMonday we motivate all individuals to engage in physical activity outside of working hours! Benefits of exercise include increased #happiness and enjoyment in the #workplace, as well as increased #productivity and #engagement!

This #ThoughtThursday we highlight that #workplacebullying is not a problem FOR organizations, rather it is a problem OF organizations. #Employers must take #workplace bullying seriously, as it can impact future workplace involvement! To learn more: https://workwellnessinstitute.org/towards-the-prevention-o/

This #WellnessWednesday we outline 6 steps in developing a #ReturnToWork plan during #COVID-19! To receive all the latest information regarding COVID-19 & the #workplace look to your provincial health officer! To learn more on #RTW watch our webinar: http://ow.ly/WtAn50BsXbC

It is becoming evident that the Social Sciences of Humanities (SSH) #research plays a key role in identifying, assessing and meeting objectives in relation to #accountability, #equity and #inclusiveness. The Work Wellness Institute has partnered up with the Network for Advancing & Evaluating the Societal Impact of Science, AESIS, to host an international online #conference on the Impact of #SSH. Register now: http://ow.ly/lzY150By6ZB #SocialSciencesofHumanities #Inclusion #SocietalChallenges #Change #WorkWellness #WorkWellnessInstitute #AESISNetwork

This #TipTuesday we highlight three key #strategies on gradual return to work during COVID-19 from our panel webinar "Panel Webinar Experts on Gradual Return to Work". Clear and consistent messages from #leadership. #Support in the early onset of an illness.... Policies for physical and psychological #safety. To watch the full webinar: https://workwellnessinstitute.org/panel-webinar-experts-on/

Learn how to eliminate barriers to employment and foster social inclusion of persons with episodic disabilities by attending the Real Talk with Realize session put on by our partner, Realize, on September 23rd at 1pm ET on Zoom. https://www.realizecanada.org//real-talk-with-realize-wor/

This #FeatureFriday we feature a clip from The Working Mind, L'esprit au travail program run by Dr Andrew Szeto and Micheal Pietrus aiming at lower the stigmatization of #MentalHealth in the #workplace! Using the #MentalHealthContinuum allows workplaces to better understanding their #employees #well-being without the use of professional, stigmatizing labels. To watch the complete #FreeWebinar and gain #PracticalSkills to implement in your workplace: http://ow.ly/eRYY50BsDj8

This #ThoughtThursday we highlight a technique that can increase #productivity at work. This technique can be practiced in the #office and while #WorkingRemotely! Micro-Breaks: for every 20-30 minutes of work, take a 20-30 second break. A small stretch or looking away from your computer are two good examples! What micro-breaks do you engage in during the work day?... #WorkWellness #WorkLifeBalance #WorkingFromHome #TakingBreaks #WellnessTip #WorkBalance #RemoteWorking

This #TipTuesday we focus our attention on managing #remoteworking during COVID-19! With it being the beginning September with many individuals #ReturningToWork, or starting a fresh quarter, we highlight 4 helpful tips! 1. Create a #work specific area in your home, if permitted. 2. Establish and #communicate your #WorkingHours to #leadership. 3. Schedule time to stay #connected to #coworkers through virtual check-ins.... 4. Allow yourself to recognize the importance of taking a #break during your #WorkDay. To learn more watch our #webinars on effective #workplaces here: http://ow.ly/Bd1D50BmhSm

This #MentalHealthMonday we highlight the importance of taking healthy #breaks while #WorkingRemotely! Taking a walk during your lunch break, engaging in deep breathing exercises or calling a #coworker to reconnect can have positive impacts on #productivity and #quality of #work! What healthy breaks do you engage in while working remotely? . .... . . . . #workwellness #wellness #workwellnessinstitute #wellbeing #workplace #mentalhealth #health #safety #inclusion #employers #employees #HR #humanresources #managers #awareness #research #practices #researchtopractice #tools #guidelines See more

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day #WSPD. Suicide impacts all walks of life, including the #workplace. The working population makes up 70% of all suicides in Canada, and with every 1% increase in employment, the suicide rate goes up by 0.79% As #employers we must make #MentalHealth resources accessible, and as #employees we must create #supportive and #inclusive dialogue in our #WorkingEnvironments. ... For more resources and to donate please visit https://suicideprevention.ca/WSPD

This #WebinarWednesday we highlight the difference between #sadness and #depression in the #workplace! This clip is from 'e-Workshop: Managing Low Mood and #Motivation and Supporting Positive Mindset While #WorkingRemotely' To watch the full webinar: https://workwellnessinstitute.org/e-workshop-dealing-with-/

This #TipTuesday we offer 4 insight suggestions to improve low mood and promote #happiness in the #workplace! Learn how to implement #Optimism, #Savouring, #Kindness and #Gratitude in YOUR workplace! #remotework #remoteteams #accommodation #productivity #worklifebalance

This #ThoughtThursday we want to bring to your attention that 95% of #workplace #accommodation requests come from individuals without disabilities. We must change our #perception that they solely come from people with disabilities, and urge #leadership to promote disability inclusion! To learn more watch our webinar on being a disability inclusive employer here: https://workwellnessinstitute.org/disability-inclusive-emp/... #Disability #DisabilityInclusion #Awareness

This #WebinarWednesday Susanne M. Bruyère, Ph.D., CRC, offers foundational perspectives identifying Managers' key role in disability acceptance, awareness and inclusion! To watch the whole webinar: http://ow.ly/zn4e50BdFaR #workplacewebinar #webinar #freewebinar #workwellness

Today, September 1st, 2020 marks the fourth annual #DisabilityEmploymentMonth in British Columbia! This month provides an opportunity to celebrate the contributions of people with #disabilities in the #workplace, and the #employers and communities who support their success! To learn how to be a disability inclusive employer by watching our past webinars on supporting employees with disability, and helping to employer their presence in the workplace! Supported Employment for P...eople with Disabilities: https://workwellnessinstitute.org/supported-employment-for/ Disability-Inclusive Employer Practices and Hiring of Individuals with Disabilities: https://workwellnessinstitute.org/disability-inclusive-emp/ #disability #mentalhealth #mentalillness #stigma #distigmatization #rtw #returntowork #episodicdisability #chronicdisability #longtermdisability #shorttermdisability #disabilitymanagement #invisibledisability #able

This #MotivationalMonday is dedicated to the #employers and #workplace #professionals who assist individuals with #disability to be successful in their day to day working environments. If you wish to become a disability inclusive employer, check out our past webinar on Supported Employment for People With Disabilities! https://workwellnessinstitute.org/supported-employment-for/ #disability #mentalhealth #mentalillness #stigma #distigmatization #rtw #returntowork #episodicdisability #chronicdisability #longtermdisability #shorttermdisability #disabilitymanagement #invisibledisability #able

Today's #FeatureFriday is Dr. Arla Day, another valued presenter of the WWi #SpeakersBureau! Arla is a Professor of Industrial Organizational Psychology at Saint Mary's University Halifax. Her areas of expertise include #employeeburnout, fostering #wellbeing in the #workplace and organizational #leadership! To learn more about Dr. Arla Day or to request a speaker please visit: https://workwellnessinstitute.org/speakers-bureau/ #Employer #Employee #HRmanager #HR #HumanResources #WorkWellness #WorkplaceMentalHealth #MentalHealth #Presenter #WorkWellnessInstitute

WWi is excited to share our first #presenter from the WWi #SpeakersBureau! Dr. Merv Gilbert served as a Director for Vancouver Psychological Health and Safety, and as a member of the Steering Committee of the American Psychological Associations Psychologically Healthy Workplace Network. His topic of expertise is in the #improvement of health and safety in the #workplace! To learn more about the WWi Speakers Bureau or to request a speaker for your event visit here: https://workwellnessinstitute.org/speakers-bureau/ #Employer #Employee #WorkWellness #WorkplaceMentalHealth #PsychologicalHealth #Safety #WorkWellnessInstitute

The Work Wellness Institute is excited to announce the launch of the WWi Speakers Bureau! We are thrilled to give our network of workplace professionals access to our pool of talented speakers who specialize in Work Wellness. To learn more visit our website and request your speaker! http://ow.ly/x7Cs50B7wuR #SpeakersBureau #Speakers #Presenters #WorkplaceMentalHealth #WorkWellness #Employers #Employees #WorkWellnessInstitute

Here is a #technique that you can apply in your #work life right now to increase #motivation and #productivity! The Pomodoro technique allows you to train your brain to #focus by devoting time to be productive on a task and take a break. To learn more techniques offered by Nina and Aaron from Synthesis Psychology: https://workwellnessinstitute.org/e-workshop-dealing-with-/... #remotework #workfromhome #remoteteams #onlinemeetings #accommodation #productivity #worklifebalance #balance

Nina Hornjatkevyc & Aaron Telnes with Synthesis Psychology identified what Quarantine Fatigue is, what contributes to its development and how to reduce it in their webinar, 'Managing Low Mood and Motivation and Supporting Positive Mindset While Working Remotely.' Watch it here: https://workwellnessinstitute.org/e-workshop-dealing-with-/ #workwellness #wellness #workwellnessinstitute #wellbeing #workplace #mentalhealth #health #safety #inclusion #employers #employees #HR #humanresources #managers #awareness #research #practices #researchtopractice #tools #guidelines

Today is #WorldHumanitarianDay! We from Work Wellness Institute want to thank the #essentialservice personnel that continue to endure this #pandemic on the #frontlines. #humanitarian #charity #covid #nonprofit #donate #humanitarianaid #coronavirus #volunteer #volunteering

Does #stress impact #productivity in the #workplace? Yes, stress can have both positive and negative implications to #employers and #employees in the workplace. How do you recognize when your stress levels become damaging?... #stress #anxiety #stressmanagement #selfcare #workwellness #workwellnessinstitute

Our first #FeatureFriday is Hilary N. Weaver, DSW who shed some light on 'Disability Through a Native American Lens'. Throughout this week, we have highlighted her #research on the intersect between #disability and the lives of #NativeAmericans. Watch her free webinar now: http://ow.ly/oIt550AWUhc #workwellness #wellness #workwellnessinstitute #wellbeing #workplace #mentalhealth #health #safety #inclusion #employers #employees #HR #humanresources #managers #awareness #research #practices #researchtopractice #tools #guidelines

What are the major #barriers to services for #NativeAmericans with #disabilities? Hilary N. Weaver highlights the barriers faced by Indigenous communities on a daily basis when seeking services. #Education, #acceptance and #understanding are benchmark attributes that can help break down these barriers faced by Indigenous communities.... How is your workplace breaking down these barriers? #indigenouspeoples #indigenouscommunity #community #nativeamericans #minorities #inclusion #diversity

TOMORROW at 10:00 AM PT "Return to Work among Healthcare Workers Injured due to Workplace Violence" will be streaming! To register for this webinar: https://workwellnessinstitute.org/return-to-work-among-hea/ #workplacewebinar #webinar #freewebinar #returntowork #healthcare #workplace

It's #WebinarWednesday! Today, we're highlighting the "Disability Through a Native American lens" webinar, presented by Hilary N. Weaver from the University at Buffalo. Watch this #freewebinar: http://ow.ly/5SJE50AWXy9 #indigenouspeoples #indigenouscommunity #community #nativeamericans #minorities #inclusion #diversity #workplace #workwellness #services

Hilary N. Weaver, DSW presents #colonization as a risk for the development of #disability. She highlights that colonial actions are both disabling and deculturizing, and they lead to years of physical and psychological #trauma. #InternationalDayOfTheWorldsIndigenousPeoples #indigenouscommunities #indigenouspeoples #mentalhealth #health #safety #inclusion #workwellness #workwellnessinstitute #wellness #wellbeing

Today is the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, and we are excited to celebrate this fundamental day! We are dedicating this coming week to highlight research done by Indigenous voices. #InternationalDayOfTheWorldsIndigenousPeoples #WorkWellness

#Productivity increases 10 - 30% for those individuals who work remotely, however not all remote working environments are created equal. Many of those working from home are now #responsible for childcare, or home schooling. Individuals may also lack an ergonomically safe space. #RemoteWork #Workplace #Employer #Employee #MentalHealth

This #WebinarWednesday we have featured an exclusive clip of our webinar Successful Leadership in Times of Crisis: Supporting Remote Teams. When is an appropriate time to schedule meetings during the workday? How is checking your email hindering your productivity?... How important is it to maintain working hour boundaries? To watch the complete webinar: https://workwellnessinstitute.org/successful-leadership-in/ #Workplace #MentalHealth #Employer #Employee #Leadership

This #TipsTuesday learn how to successfully lead a remote team! Dr. Laura Hambley and April Dyrda, MSc. highlighted these key recommendations for #employers to leader remote #teams. What recommendation have you introduced into your #workplace?... #Leadership #Employees

This #MotivationalMonday we highlight the importance of acceptance and celebration during these unprecedented times. Productivity levels may have changed because of our remote work environments; however we cannot forget to celebrate our successes! What is a workplace success you are celebrating today?... #WorkWellness #MentalHealth #Employer #Employee #Productivity #RemoteWorking #Workplace

Join us TOMORROW at 1:00 PM PT to learn from Dr Elliroma Gardiner in how to build a workplace that supports ageing workers! https://workwellnessinstitute.org/building-a-workplace-to-/ #Workplace #WorkWellness #Employers #Employees #WorkWellnessInstitute

Understanding how to reduce stigmatization is the first step in creating a healthy, safe and inclusive workplace. These 4 tips come from our webinar with Andrew Szeto and Micheal Pietrus from The Working Mind, L'esprit au travail program. #MentalHealth #Employers #TheWorkingMind #Workplace #WorkWellness #Employees

Mental Health Stigmatization is an issue present in many workplaces, and is a barrier for individuals who need to seek help for their mental health. Does your workplace have a stigma reduction program? #TheWorkingMind #MentalHealth #WorkWellness #Employees #Employers

Andrew Szeto and Micheal Pietrus shed light in our past webinar, on the 4 big skills learned in The Working Mind, L'esprit au travail program. What is a short-term work wellness goal you want to set, that is specific and achievable? #mentalhealth #workplace #wellness #goalsetting #TheWorkingMind

TOMORROW at 10:00 AM PT is our webinar with Andrew Szeto on The Working Mind: Workplace Mental and Mental Illness Stigma Reduction Program. To register for this webinar: http://ow.ly/lTzX50Ax8uq #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #Workplace #WorkWellness #Stigma

Looking for Professional Development Credits (#PDCs)? The Work Wellness Institute is recognized by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) to offer PDCs. Register for our next webinar on "The Working #Mind: #Workplace #MentalHealth and #MentalIllness #Stigma Reduction Program", valid for 1 PDC for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP. For more info about certification or recertification, please visit http://ow.ly/hAfj50As9BW. Register now: http://ow.ly/r3zO50As9BV