Inclusion, Belonging and Performance
Greetings!
The Wellness Works Canada theme for February is inclusion. EDI, DEI, DEIB, EDIB, JEDI, READI are just a few of the terms organizations are using to create an inclusive, equitable and diverse workplace where everyone feels they belong and is free of discrimination. A healthy, high-performing work culture must be inclusive. Many would argue that inclusion is at the bottom of the hierarchy of social needs for employees. It is about removing barriers to inclusion based on abilities, needs, preferences, religion, gender, neurodivergence, abilities, and more. Read on for access to tips, resources, and events to support an inclusive workplace.

Highlights this month include:

  1. NEW RESOURCE! A comprehensive annual calendar with our themes of the month that aligns with the Psychological Health and Safety Standard, well-being and organizational performance is now available in a PDF downloadable version for members. It also contains tips, tools and resources to help you promote each theme. To become a member and gain access to it, over 70 on-demand webinars and hundreds of well-being resources, click here.
  2. Workplace inclusion tips and resources - keep scrolling
  3. List of current events and days for the month of February - keep scrolling!
  4. Complimentary webinars and events to support your professional development
  • Our next webinar with Debbie Lang Pearmain on best practices before, during and after disability leave to support a positive return to work is on Feb 14, 2024 REGISTER
  • To view all workplace training opportunities click here.

To view this newsletter in French click here / Pour consulter cette lettre d'information en français, cliquez ici.
Inclusion Resources
and Tips
Here are a few resources to support inclusion and belonging at work

Join as a member to get access to all member-only resources! Join now.

  • Article on Using Inclusive Language in the Workplace: An Introduction READ NOW
  • Diversity and Inclusion Leading Practices Tip Sheet GET ACCESS
  • A Guide for Improving Equity, Diversity and Inclusion GET ACCESS
  • The Role of Psychological Safety in EDI webinar recording GET ACCESS
  • Microaggressions and the Respectful Workplace webinar recording GET ACCESS
  • Exploring Diversity, Inclusion, and Interpersonal Resilience as a Workplace Wellness Strategy webinar recording GET ACCESS
  • The intersection between EDI, mental health and well-being webinar recording GET ACCESS

Workplace Strategies for Mental Health Resources
  • Discrimination prevention and inclusivity: VIEW
  • Team Activity for Microaggressions: VIEW
  • Team Activity for Intersectionality: VIEW
  • Proactively removing barriers to inclusion: VIEW

Three Tips to Support Inclusion at Work
  • Use an EDI lens (or whatever language your team or culture is most comfortable with) in EVERYTHING you do. An appendage or branch won't create the real culture shift you are looking for.
  • Inclusion starts with psychological safety - offer all people leaders training on how to support well-being and psychological safety to prevent harm and create an environment where people can be human.
  • Take a systems approach when supporting psychological safety and inclusion. Look at your policies, benefits, training, hiring practices, employee assessments, performance development (for accountability) and most importantly - the daily practices that support health and performance.
February Events and Days
To help you support your organization or clients here is a list of monthly events and days to help you plan! This month we have:

Ground Hog Day - February 2
World Cancer Day - February 4
Chinese New Year - February 10
Valentine’s Day - February 14
Family Day - February 19
Rare Disease Day - February 19
Public Sleeping Day - February 27
Pink Shirt Day - February 28

Did we miss anything? Let us know!

To gain access to hundreds of resources and tools on everything workplace health and performance, monthly networking events, over 5000 perks through Perkopolis, exclusive volunteering opportunities and more, become a member for only $25/month.
Professional Development Opportunities
Best practices before, during and after disability leave to support a positive return to work
WITH DEBBIE LANG PEARMAIN ON FEB 14 AT 10 AM MST

This webinar will give information and awareness around disability leave, the statistics behind it, how to handle it from a manager's perspective, the roles and responsibilities of the managers and employees, and most importantly the keys to supporting employees.

Hope to see you there!



Creating a Culture of Wellness: Exploring Intuitive Eating in the Workplace
WITH BETTINA MACKENBACH ON MARCH 13 AT 10 AM MST

This webinar is designed for HR and people leaders seeking to enhance workplace well-being, foster a positive culture for healthy eating, and empower employees to make healthier choices through intuitive eating principles. Together, we will delve into the fundamental aspects of establishing a workplace environment that champions intuitive eating—an inclusive approach to nutrition that advocates for tuning into one's body and making food choices guided by internal cues rather than external rules.


To view all workplace training options click here.
Let's Keep the Conversation Going
A tangible way to support employee mental well-being is to put Mental Health First Aid kits up in highly visible locations. Put your own mental health supports in there and give employees access to a guide to mental health conversations, a guide to building a healthy work culture, breathing exercises, inspirational cards, fidget toys, ear plugs, tea, Let's Chat wristbands, mindfulness colouring (including the tools) and more.

You can also add in a copy of A Better Place to Work for an additional $22 (valued at $29.95)
Want to Change Your Email Preferences?

Simply click on Update Profile in the footer below to select monthly or weekly emails. Or, take our survey to help make our newsletters serve
you better.
Follow Us for More!