Talent Show: Recent Episodes
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Hosted by Talent Canada, a channel for CEOs, workplace leaders, and those interested in the critical issues facing workplaces across the country.
Many companies have invested in the tools and resources to help employees lead healthier lives. But how can employers create a culture that embraces well-being, driving usage and return on investment. Talent Canada sat down with Janet Young, director, well-being and health service, people and culture at Telus Health, to discuss the issue.
Dr. Bill Howatt discusses his passion for mental health and walks through the benefits of participating in the Psychologically Safe Workplace Awards with Todd Humber, group publisher for Talent Canada and OHS Canada.
Christine Vigna, vice-president of people and culture at Dejero, joins the Talent Show to walk through the organization’s mental health journey that culminated in a gold-level victory at the 2022 Psychologically Safe Workplace Awards. (http://psychologicallysafeworkplace.com/ (psychologicallysafeworkplace.com/))
Julie Gaudry, Head of Group Benefits at RBC Insurance, joins the Talent Show to discuss how organizations can and should adapt their benefits programming as a result of young workers’ increased expectations. Links: http://rbcinsurance.com/group-benefits (rbcinsurance.com/group-benefits)
Jeff Boutilier of Express Scripts Canada joins the Talent Show to discuss mental health issues as a result of the COVID-19 lockdown, the role of medication as a solution, and what workplaces can do to assist employees through the pandemic. Links: https://www.express-scripts.ca/
Behaviour analyst Mina Movasseli discusses how culture at work affects employees’ personal lives.
Jessica Thornton joins the Talent Show to discuss the latest future of work report by the Brookfield Institute for Innovation + Entrepreneurship – Yesterday’s Gone: Exploring the future of Canada’s labour market in a post-COVID world.
Troy Winters of CUPE discusses workers’ concerns when it comes to returning to the office during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Paula Allen of Morneau Shepell unveils strategies on how to deal with employees’ mental health concerns through the COVID-19 pandemic.
MP Irek Kusmierczyk discusses changes to the national summer jobs program as a result of COVID-19.