I’ve had the privilege of speaking at various conferences over the past year. I found it interesting that, even with growing evidence …
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Bridging the gap: Enhancing mental health literacy in the workplace
by Bill Howattby Bill HowattI just had another birthday and reflected on the past year. One of my biggest frustrations is the continued mental health literacy …
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Inside the ‘Utopia Decision’: Understanding the quiet calm before suicide
by Bill Howattby Bill HowattSuicide is a topic that often remains shrouded in silence, stigma, and misunderstanding, yet it touches nearly all of us. In Canada …
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Early intervention can prevent workplace conflict from escalating
by Bill Howattby Bill HowattInterpersonal conflict is inevitable as the work world continues to generate uncertainty and changing environments trigger emergencies. What often goes unnoticed is …
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Supporting an employee feeling isolated in the workplace
by Bill Howattby Bill HowattPerceived isolation in the workplace can have profound effects on an individual’s mental health. Feeling isolated and not belonging can lead to …
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From fires to floods: An 8-step plan to build a workplace evacuation plan
by Bill Howattby Bill HowattCrises often occur without warning or notice. When they do, knowing when and how to evacuate from a building safely saves lives. …
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Turning bystanders into ‘upstanders’ for stronger workplace support
by Bill Howattby Bill HowattNearly every employee in today’s workplace is either personally grappling with stress and uncertainty or supporting someone who is. The emotional tension …
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How to support a colleague struggling with dangerous fatigue
by Bill Howattby Bill HowattLife can have many stressors that can impact the quality of a person’s sleep. A useful benchmark to note is that any …
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Crisis ready workplaces give employees confidence and reduce risk
by Bill Howattby Bill HowattOne value for becoming a crisis-ready workplace is to be aligned with, and support, the mission of the CSA Z1003 Standard on …
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The anatomy of workplace emotional crises: Understanding, recognizing and responding
by Bill Howattby Bill HowattAn employee’s emotional system signals when they are in crisis in the workplace. However, their situation may not be evident to observers. …


