Psychological demands

Resource

Before you speak reflections

Communication, PHS Days

Take a few minutes to reflect before or after a difficult workplace communication. This resource is a companion to the webinar: "Before you speak: Communicate with intention."

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Safety Topic

Words matter: How the language we choose shapes our relationships, our teams, and our experience of work

Clear leadership, Communication, PHS Days, Psychological Health and Safety

Think of your workplace — or your household, or your circle of friends — as a garden. Every day, you plant something. The words you choose are the seeds. When you plant a flower, you...

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Post

Communication in practice

PHS Days

Effective communication is a daily practice, not perfection! Learn how small shifts in language can transform your workplace connections starting today...

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Poster

Words matter | Safer workplaces start with everyday conversations

PHS Days

Respectful communication builds trust and safer workplaces. Learn how small shifts in words can transform your team culture today!

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Resource

Jeopardy: How to play

PHS Days

Quick tips to play Words Matter Jeopardy at Jeopardy Labs.

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Q&A

Building safer spaces

De-escalation, Engagement, Growth and development, Organizational culture, Protection of physical safety, Violence Prevention

“When I saw the participation rate, which was way above 90 per cent of our care staff who took the training, I thought, okay, there is something here,” says Loren Tisdelle, human resources director at Louis Brier...

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Webinar

Before you speak: Communicate with intention

Communication, PHS Days

Communication skills can be refined and advanced throughout your life. It all begins with bringing awareness to your patterns and having tools to adjust them.

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Info Sheet

Words matter

Civility and respect, Communication, Organizational culture, PHS Days

Workplace communication improves when teams use strength-based language, I statements, objective words, and curiosity to build trust.

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Info Sheet

The power of "I" statements

Civility and respect, Communication, Organizational culture, PHS Days

“I” statements help shift difficult conversations from blame to connection. By focusing on your own feelings, the situation, and its impact, you can reduce defensiveness, improve understanding, and build healthier communication habits at work and...

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Resources and Tools

Wellness and Support Guide

Civility Matters Toolkit

Health and safety training

Recognition is a need, not a nice-to-have

Training and Education

OntheJob violence prevention training: Real scenarios. Real insights. Safer workplaces.

Programs and Services

Occupational health and safety (OHS) consulting

Psychological health and safety in the workplace

Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum

Guidelines and Regulations

2026 WorkSafeBC inspection initiative: MSI prevention in long-term care

Have your say: Combustible dust safety

Psychological demands