Ready to tackle violence prevention in healthcare? Discover our immersive, scenario-based training that identifies hidden risks and boosts your team's competency!
Psychological health and safety, often called workplace mental health, encompasses principles and practices to foster a supportive, respectful, and psychologically safe work environment.
MSI prevention is the focus of the 2026 WorkSafeBC inspection initiative. Learn how to protect long-term care staff and improve your safety outcomes today!
WorkSafeBC is holding a second public hearing this month on proposed changes to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation related to combustible dusts.
Bullying and incivility is a major problem in workplaces, homes, schools, and online. SafeCare BC and its members can play a role in creating safe, healthy, and civil workplaces. Below you will find some resources that will help you, your co-workers, and staff.
Engagement, Mental Health, Organizational culture, Other, Psychological social support, Recognition and reward, Self-care
This story is told from the perspective of Billie Askelend, Senior Executive Director at Nicola Lodge. No one expected a love story to begin at Nicola Lodge, least of all Roy. At eighty-nine, he had...
Growth and development, Mental Health, Psychological Health and Safety, Psychological self-care, Recognition and reward
We're all told to practice gratitude, but it can feel impossible to find anything to be thankful for when life gets overwhelming. Genuine gratitude doesn't mean ignoring your struggles or forcing a smile when things...
The trickle-down effect: How prioritizing mental health in the workplace boosts retention and recruitment efforts In recent years, there has been a noticeable surge in the conversation surrounding mental health support in the workplace. Employee...
Engagement, Growth and development, Recognition and reward
Why does recognition matter? Recognition is essential when work is demanding and emotionally challenging. When faced with complex situations, appreciation can serve as motivation and encouragement to endure. How does recognition psychologically affect us? Understanding...
Psychological Health and Safety, Recognition and reward
This resource, from the BC Public Service Agency shares information on how to do a performance review, look at values and talk to an employee using a strengths-based approach. Feedback can be a great way...
Mastering work-life balance is essential for healthcare safety. Discover practical strategies to prevent burnout, manage busy shifts, and improve care for those you support.
Why psychological safety matters in care work Being a care worker means your work is more than a job. It is personal and meaningful. You build trust with the people you care for. You support them through illness, change, and loss. You share quiet moments, hard conversations, and sometimes, final goodbyes. You also face real […]
Some injuries don't leave a mark, but they change how you show up, how you cope, and how long you can keep going. Psychological injury is often overlooked, but for many workers, it's quietly reshaping their lives. What is psychological injury, really? Many might equate psychological injury to simply feeling overwhelmed. But it's what happens […]
In 2023, Canadians' average productivity decreased by 1.8%, maintaining a three-year trend of yearly reductions (par. 1, 2024). When we think of productivity, we typically equate it with increasing our workload to surpass quotas. However, this approach is unsustainable and often overlooks its impact on our psychological health. The true secret to productivity lies […]
To empower workplaces that provide care to create a culture of safety through evidence-based education, advocacy for safer workplaces, leadership, and collaboration
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