Resources, Education and Tools
Not yet a member? Check out membership options to gain access to all the tools, resources, networking, accreditation, and support you need to build healthy high-performing work cultures.
If you are a member please click here to view member-only resources.
Thank you to Health Canada for helping to make many of our resources available in both official languages.
OUR FRAMEWORK
Our model was developed from a rigorous review of effectiveness of six well known workplace wellness frameworks from around the world, and best practices, in comparison to strategy, organizational effectiveness, and human resource management theories. It bridges the gap between employee well-being, broader human resource and performance strategies, allowing for greater efficiency and integration. It is based on key success factors that include integration, leadership support, good communication and adequate resources. The accompanying guide aligns with the Psychological Health and Safety Standard.
WORKPLACE WELL-BEING & PERFORMANCE TOOLS
Get Empowered. Get Connected. Get Recognized.
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Not yet a member? Check out membership options to gain access to all the tools, resources, networking, accreditation, and support you need to build healthy high-performing work cultures.
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If you are a member please click here to view all member-only resources.
People and Culture Job Description Sample
You are ready to take the next step and make sure you have the human resources required to strategically build a sustainable workplace culture strategy. And we've got you covered, use this job description sample to build out a position that will meet your organization's needs.
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A Five Step
Guide Checklist
Download this checklist to help you see at a glance what actions you can take now to strengthen the health of your workplace. It is a complement to the 5 Step Guide and a perfect way to celebrate the progress made. Members can access this under Member Resources.
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A Guide to Recognition and Reward
Member only resource
Use this step-by-step guide to learn how to inspire your employees for high performance with recognition and reward.
Members can access this under Member Resources.
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Using Inclusive Language in the Workplace
This introduction provides practical strategies and actions to support inclusive language in the workplace.
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Transform Your Team From Burnt Out to Tuned In
This article dives into what burnout is, how to recognize it, and how to address and prevent it.
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Simple Ways to Foster Social Connection at Work
Over 40 years of research from Gallup has indicated that a 'best friend at work' is key to workplace engagement and performance. Read this article to learn tips and tricks to foster meaningful connections at work.
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15 Min Workout for
Busy Professionals
As busy working professionals, it can be daunting to fit in time for physical activity. Download this guide for a short exercise routine you can fit into your work break. embers can access this under Member Resources.
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Mental Health Box
First Aid Kit
Put the H back into OHS and support the mental health of your team with a mental health box packed with stress balls, fidget toys, tip sheets, motivational cards, essential oils
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Stay Calm & Breathe
Breathing Exercises
Feeling a little anxious or stressed? Download a copy of these simple breathing exercises to help you reset. Or, get copies for all staff.
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Step 1: Assess
Action Plan Template
Download this template with links to several assessments including:
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readiness assessment
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root cause analysis
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organizational audit
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stakeholder analysis
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employee assessment
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Organizational
Audit
Do an audit of current business practices, policies and programs to find out how you can better support a culture of health and performance. embers can access this under Member Resources.
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Strategy Map Template
Connecting the dots between employee health and organizational performance is easy with this adaptable strategy map. Use it as is, or adapt it to meet your organization's health and performance objectives. embers can access this under Member Resources.
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Sample Committee
Terms of Reference
You've inspired key stakeholders and are starting up a committee to develop and move your strategy forward. Use this template to define your mandate, responsibilities, and more. embers can access this under Member Resources.
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Evaluation
Scorecard Template
Simplifying the evaluation process can be tough. Use this adaptable one pager to showcase the impact on health + performance.
embers can access this under Member Resources.
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Well-being Initiative
Waiver
Starting up a physical activity program and your legal department requires a waiver? Use this template to protect the organization and employees. embers can access this under Member Resources.
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Comprehensive Annual Well-being Calendar
Use this calendar to plan workplace initiatives and training in line with leading workplace well-being and performance practices, topical themes, and events. It is jam packed with ideas to celebrate and promote each theme.
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Workplace Health and Performance Self-Assessment
Member only resource
Use this evidence-based 9-point self-assessment to evaluate your current strategies, practices, and resources your organization uses to support employee health, safety, and well-being. Use it to identify strengths and opportunities for improvement.
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A Guideline for Improving Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Member only resource
Learn the business case, evidence-based best practices and practical tips and tools to support EDI. Members can access this under Member Resources.
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Resilience is a skill that can be learned. Download this tip sheet with tricks and tips to be healthy and resilient at work and beyond for yourself.
Download this guide to learn tips and tricks on how to thrive vs. survive working from home.
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Guide to Successfully Leading Change and Disruption
Member-only resource
Download this guide to learn how to manage planned change or unplanned disruption with a people-first lens. embers can access this under Member Resources.
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Check out this comprehensive approach to applying modern environmental psychology to improve the built environment at work.
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Online Training and
Workshops
Get educated and empowered with an online, interactive workshop for your team to build health, resilience and performance with training available in both official languages.
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The National Standard of Canada for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace requires leaders to be competent to manage employees in a way that is psychologically safe. Find out how to strengthen your competence in this area.
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Download this survey, put it into a survey tool, or send by email to determine leadership readiness for taking the next step in building out a workplace health and performance strategy.
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Employee
Survey
Find out how your employees perceive their health and productivity is supported. Find out their wants and needs to create an informed strategy. Note, that our survey aligns with 13 psychological health and safety factors. embers can access this under Member Resources.
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Step 2: Inspire
Action Plan Template
Download this template with links to tools to engage and inspire the stakeholders needed to build a healthy, high-performing work culture. embers can access this under Member Resources.
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Policy
Template
Use this template to develop a policy to support the well-being and productivity of employees and your organization. embers can access this under Member Resources.
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Well-being Event
Evaluation
Want to evaluate the relevance, impact and satisfaction of your well-being initiatives. Try this template! embers can access this under Member Resources.
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Diversity and Inclusion Best Practices
Looking for why and how to create a culture of inclusion? Download this resource. embers can access this under Member Resources.
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Workplace Strategies for Mental Health
Free resources on accommodation, conflict, burnout, stress, managing change, supporting newcomers, union issues, return to work, performance and more. All Workplace Strategies resources are available to anyone at no cost, compliments of Canada Life.
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Workplace Health and Performance Self-Assessment Resource
Member only resource
This resource accompanies the Workplace Health and Performance Self-Assessment providing practical actions to address each factor listed in the self-assessment. There are two versions, an executive summary with quick wins and a long-form, more detailed resource. Members can access this under Member Resources.
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A Guide to Mindfulness at Work
Member only resource
Download this guide to incorporate a little more mindfulness and productivity into your work day, feel free to share with all employees! Members can access this under Member Resources.
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This guide will show you how to work smarter and healthier whether you are working in the office, or from home.
Member-only resource
Download this template to know everything you need to keep everyone healthy and productive no matter where they are.
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Quick Stretching Guide
This short stretching infographic will help you stay healthy at work. Try to stretch for 2 minutes every 55 minutes for increased productivity.​
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Tips, Tricks and Essentials for a Healthy Workload
Download this guide to learn Tips, Tricks, and Strategies for Managing Workload for Teams
and Individuals. embers can access this under Member Resources.
The best way to prevent the spread of infectious diseases at work is to promote hand hygiene. Download and print this poster as a friendly reminder that staying healthy, is in everyone's hands.
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Stakeholder
Analysis
Determine what stakeholders are required to help move your workplace health and performance strategy forward. Develop strategies to inspire and empower them with this planning template.
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COVID-19 Employee
Pulse Survey
Employees need greater support during COVID-19. Take their pulse and measure safety, purpose, company support, resilience, productivity, well-being, and the 13 psycho-social factors to find out how you can better support their health and performance with this short 14 question survey. embers can access this under Member Resources.
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Step 3: Plan
Action Plan Template
Download this template with sample outcomes, measures and actions to build a healthy, high performing work culture in alignment with the psychological health and safety standard. embers can access this under Member Resources.
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Ethical
Code of Conduct
Follow this code of conduct in your practice of creating a work environment where people can thrive.
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Root Cause
Analysis
Use this template to determine the values, systems, policies and processes that positively or negatively impact workplace culture. Use it in your planning process to address the key factors that impact culture. embers can access this under Member Resources.
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On-Demand
Webinars
Check out our library of over 50 on-demand webinars.
embers can access this under Member Webinars.
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WANT MORE? WE'VE GOT YOU COVERED.
TRAINING
TOOLS
CONSULTING
Education for Individuals or Groups
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Workplace Health and Performance Accreditation for Workplace Wellness Practitioners
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Employee Relations
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Want access to more training and perks, learn more about membership.
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Resources and Tools
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Five Step Guide to Build a Healthy, High Performing Culture (become a member for access to a strategy map, evaluation template, audit tools, assessments + more)
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Healthier Workplaces Together Toolkits (Physical Activity, Healthy Eating, Alcohol Reduction & more)
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Not Myself Today: mental health initiative
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Guarding Minds at Work: free tools to assess, protect and promote Psychological Health and Safety
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Workplace Strategies for Mental Health: free resources to improve psychological health & safety
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Research and tools on physical activity and sedentary behaviour in the workplace​
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Consulting and Certification
We offer simple, effective, evidence-informed and results-based consulting in-house and through vetted partners.
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Workplace certification (includes assessments, recommendations and strategy support)
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Employer membership (includes an audit, assessment, custom recommendations, a strategy workshop and more)
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Business case development
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Assessments (included with membership or certification process)
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Customized strategic plans
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Evaluation
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