Employee Well-being

McMaster has a strong commitment to create a brighter and healthier world. In 2017, McMaster joined the Canadian Health Promoting Universities and Colleges Network by signing the Okanagan Charter, which is dedicated to advancing human and societal well-being. McMaster’s Healthy Workplace programs strive to advance the well-being of all faculty and staff through the promotion of year round holistic wellness initiatives, including, but not limited to, physical health, psychological wellness, and work-life balance.

Employee Well-being

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Canadian Mental Health Week: May 2nd-May 8th

Canadian Mental Health Week runs from May 2nd to 8th, 2022. This year, the theme of Canadian Mental Health Week is Empathy. Check out our information below for resources, podcasts, and events to help promote positive mental health, and help build our empathy!

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Empathy 101 Learn more

What is empathy, and how do we best utilize this?

Building Empathy on Teams Learn More

How do you build and practise empathy with your teammates?

Words Matter! Learn More

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LinkedIn Learning eCourse: Leading with Empathy

Leaders often have misconceptions about what empathy at work looks like in practice, yet it is an essential skill for anyone looking to successfully lead today. In today’s world where rapid change comes at us every single day, leaders must quickly build strong relationships with people, whether they’re employees or customers, in order to better collaborate and engage. In this course, Maria Ross helps you identify the key behaviors that make up empathy, like practicing presence, actively listening, cultivating confidence, and finding common ground.

Cost: Free

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