Perceived 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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FeaturedLeadershipMental HealthOpinion
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. …
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Holding the line: Maintaining professional boundaries as a crisis-ready interventionist
by Bill Howattby Bill HowattA Crisis-Ready Interventionist is a trained workplace professional equipped to recognize early signs of employee distress, de-escalate emotionally charged situations, and guide …
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Understanding the invisible weight employees carry to work
by Bill Howattby Bill HowattAs the world continues to be highly volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous (VUCA), the workplace is no longer insulated from the impacts …
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FeaturedLeadershipMental HealthOpinion
How to support someone after a crisis: A trauma-informed model
by Bill Howattby Bill HowattTrauma doesn’t always roar; it can arrive quietly, shattering a person’s sense of safety, clarity, and control. Sometimes, it’s an explosion; other …
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FeaturedLeadershipMental Health
The real cost of stigma: When mental health goes underground at work
by Bill Howattby Bill HowattMental health crises happen daily in North America. On any day, at least one in five employees reports to work with a …
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Helping employees cope with moral injuries in the workplace
by Bill Howattby Bill HowattSome degree of risk of the unexpected can happen at or on the way to any workplace. There’s societal tension, job insecurity …