It’s January 2026, the time for setting a fresh tone for your team. Protecting your team’s psychological health is just as critical as protecting their physical safety. When we ignore the psychological side of work, the burden of stress and burnout doesn't just rest with the individual—it affects the whole team.
When psychological health and safety (PHS) is ignored, burnout and disengagement become the norm. In continuing care, this can mean higher risks, more errors, and a harder time providing the care your clients and residents deserve.
The workplace is more than just where your team clocks in; it’s an ecosystem that shapes their daily life. Much like a supportive family or a favourite hobby, a healthy workplace can be a source of wellness. It’s a simple equation: when our people feel capable, valued, and truly supported, they thrive, and so does the organization.
You know you need a plan, but between staff huddles and resident needs, finding a starting point can feel like adding one more heavy brick to an already full backpack.
We're here to help with tools, templates and expert support. Here are three steps for success:
A policy is more than just paper; it creates a shared understanding of what safety looks like in your workplace. It makes it easier for everyone to hold themselves and one another accountable, fostering a respectful, supportive environment.
Psychological safety isn’t a mystery; it’s about meeting basic human needs. It’s a workplace where:
Every organization has its own unique strengths and hurdles. If you want to move beyond the template and build a custom action plan, apply for our Enhancing Psychological Health and Safety Pilot Project. You'll get direct, one-on-one guidance from our psychological health and safety coach to ensure your strategies are practical and relevant to your frontline reality.
The Improving workplace engagement safety huddle positions engagement as a key factor in staff well-being and quality of care. Engagement is defined as a deep connection to work that can be physical (energized), emotional (passionate),...
Work is shared. So is the emotional “weather” of your team. Collective wellbeing is shaped by everyday moments, and your actions can help create a workplace where people feel safer, more supported, and more connected.
Making choices is a powerful form of self-care that helps build a sense of control and reduce stress.
Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person. Practicing empathy can make a meaningful difference in creating a safer, healthier, and more connected workplace.
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...
