When we set out on the My Healthy Workplace transformational learning journey with over 150 ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ employee volunteers aboard, we knew that a healthy workplace and continuous learning and development went hand-in-hand. But we admittedly had no idea just how the current workplace reality would invite us to step-up with Sponsor Vice-Principal, Administration & Finance, Yves Beauchamp’s support and accelerate the realization of some incredibly timely projects. Contributions to the launch of ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ’s Flexible Work Arrangements couldn’t have been more timely, as we explored lessons learned and contributed to setting the parameters and supports of what was to be a ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ pilot.
- Inspired by pockets of the University and sister institutions, we wanted to strengthen ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ’s investment in learning and development for staff. And we were recommending the introduction of tools such as  (formerly Lynda.com) as a valuable support to individual and team learning and development. We had done our homework and were ready when this timely opportunity for a 6-month pilot suddenly opened up. What better time to engage with continuous learning, both individually and as a community?
- Our research had confirmed the relationship between continuous learning & innovation, and psychological safety. Our current reality accelerated the importance of rolling out the 13-Psychosocial Factors of wellness in the workplace. We’ve launched 3 topics to date.
- Mental Health has been a growing concern around the world (pre-pandemic), and of great importance on our University campuses. Our research within and beyond the ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ community had led us to recommend several critical projects:
o Mental Health Certification for Leaders (Launched 2 cohorts; 50 leaders)
o Provided Mental Health First Aid Sessions across ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ
o Developing a Peer Support program on Mental Health for Staff
Stay tuned as we reveal other timely My Healthy Workplace initiatives and don’t miss upcoming sessions on Learning and about .