Creating a Healthy and Inclusive Workplace *IN PERSON*
$525 + HST
Next Offering
April 28, 2025
08:30 AM -
04:00 PM (NST)
Support diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, and mental wellness in the workplace.
Did you know that companies who lead with EDI-AR have lower turnover rates, greater productivity and higher customer satisfaction? Companies with a diverse workforce that support positive mental health amongst their employees are more likely to experience greater financial returns and capture new markets. More than that, we know it is the right thing to do. HR professionals play a critical role in creating and supporting healthy and welcoming workplaces, but sometimes it is difficult to identify and implement strategies that are right for your organization.
Instructed by leading industry experts, participants will gain insights into the business case for investing in wellness, equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism (EDI-AR) in the workplace and the steps involved in creating a strategy to best cultivate these in their organization. This course will identify key considerations in HR processes and policies and the key features of a psychologically safe workplace.
Key Learning Outcomes
- Understand the business case for wellness, equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism (EDI AR) in the workplace.
- Learn to differentiate and define EDI AR.
- Learn the steps involved in creating a strategy around EDI AR and wellness.
- Identify EDI AR considerations in standard HR processes and policies including recruitment, promotion, and retention of diverse employees.
- Define and describe a psychologically healthy and safe workplace.
- Learn how to identify burnout and practical steps in how to prevent it.
Course Duration: 1 day | Continuing Education Contact Hours: 7
This course is part of the Strategic Human Resources Management Program
Instructor(s)
Alison Butler
Alison holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree and Masters in Employment Relations from Memorial University and has 17 years of experience as a trainer and speaker for workplaces.
She spent the first part of her career in the non profit sector training on safety, prevention, wellness and disability awareness and is now a business owner with a training focus on mental health, wellbeing, stress management, burnout prevention and work-life balance. She is a Certified Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Trainer through the Mental Health Commission of Canada and teaches courses virtually and in person across Canada.
Alison has experience working with a wide-variety of workplaces and sectors including Government, manufacturing, mining, agriculture, community organizations, energy, construction, aerospace, healthcare and more. She works primarily with leaders, managers, human resources teams and occupational health and safety professionals to coordinate and deliver learning opportunities for their teams.
She also holds another important working role as a mom of two young children and is very familiar with the demands of parenting and career in today's workplace.
Alison is passionate about talking about mental health and wellness in a way that everyone can understand and speaks openly about her own mental health experiences as a working professional. She loves engaging with audiences and sharing ideas.
Stephanie Howlett
Stephanie (Pronouns: She/Her/Hers) is a proud member of the 2SLGBTQ+ community and her pronouns are she, her, and hers. Stephanie is CEO of DiversityNL which she started in 2020 following her passion as an innovator who helps organizations implement inclusive policies and strategies. Her mantra is that high performance teams have 3 secret ingredients - diversity, inclusivity and belonging. These teams outperform by 20%, creating work cultures and breaking down silos enhancing productivity, idea generation and revenue growth.
Stephanie provides training for people and culture, HR and diversity professionals. She organizes and provides DEIB-AR Panels for organizations representing equity deserving groups which includes: women, indigenous, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and 2SLGBTQ+.
Stephanie is experienced with strategic planning, keynote and guest speaking, benchmarking and provides workforce training and development sessions to organizations on topics related to 2SLGBTQ+ 101, Beyond Bias, Gender Inclusive Language and Pronouns, Creating Cultures of Inclusion, The Power of Privilege and much more. She coaches CEO's, individuals and organizations helping them progress inclusion, belonging and psychological safety so everyone feels like they belong and can be their true authentic selves in the workplace.
Stephanie has a Master of Social Work degree from Memorial and contributes success to following your passion. She is a proud fur momma of a bichon named Templeton and loves getting out in nature for walks with her wife and 4 legged treasure.