Health tips and information for your workplace! No Images? Click here #GetLoud for workplace mental healthMental Health Week is May 7 - 13, 2018 Protecting our mental health at work and at home is just as important as protecting our physical health. Poor workplace mental health affects one in five Canadians and 26% of employees with high work stress report taking a mental health absence from work. Creating a mentally healthy workplace contributes to a more productive, happy and healthy workforce. Every workplace has the opportunity to support employee mental health. It's time to get loud about mental health in the workplace! Contact Niagara Region's Workplace Health program to learn more about how we can help to support your efforts to promote and protect employee health in your workplace. Encouraging open communication in your workplaceAre you creating a work environment where positive and solution focused conversations can occur? Are you truly listening to your employees and giving them the support they need?
Free! Workplace mental health workshopNiagara Region Public Health is hosting a free mental health workshop for employers in Niagara! Workplace leaders have an important, yet challenging role when it comes to navigating the complexities relating to mental health in the workplace. By attending this workshop, managers and wellness leaders will learn how they can support employees and help to create a mentally healthy workplace. Reserve your spot today. Space is limited. May is Rabies Awareness MonthNiagara has confirmed two cases of rabies in raccoons and one case in skunks in 2018. As people and pets start spending more time outside enjoying the warm weather, it is important to be aware of wild animals and keep a safe distance. Learn about rabies, prevention, and what to do if an animal bites you. Vaccination: It's not just for kidsDid you know that adults need a tetanus booster every 10 years? Helping young fathersA FREE drop-in program that includes a FREE meal! Are you, or one of your employees, a young father looking for support? The Young Dads Drop-in is a causal program for dads between the ages of 14-25. It is located at the Sven H. Dohnberg Centre in St. Catharines and runs every Wednesday night from 5-7 p.m. Each drop-in session includes food, childcare and group chats. Some of the topics include:
Marijuana and the workplaceThe impact of legalization and policy development on employers Legalization of non-medical cannabis is expected to take place in the coming months. Many employers have questions about how to respond to the coming change. Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) is hosting a workshop on this topic on June 6 in St. Catharines. This legislation may leave some workplaces vulnerable, if they do not have policies in place. It is important to act sooner rather than later to ensure that your workplace has appropriate policies to protect your employees and business. |