Mental health basics for people leaders

Most employees report that their supervisor has a greater impact on their mental health than even their doctor or therapist. This webinar provides people leaders with the tools they need to protect and promote mental health at work.

Interested in learning more? Reach out to your Account Executive for more ways to enhance the Psychological Health and Safety of your workplace.

Leading in sickness and in health
(part 1: Disability management basics for leaders)

People leaders play a major role in supporting employees to return to work after a health issue. How a leader responds to the employee, especially when they are first informed about the health issue, is an important predictor of return-to-work success and the overall duration and costs of the leave. This webinar covers:

• The leader’s mindset for supporting successful return-to-work outcomes
• How a leader can impact a timely return to work
• How supporting modified work can benefit both employees and organizations

Looking for more ways to support your employees?  Reach out to our Health and Wellness team, or explore these resources:

• Early intervention and return to work
• 12 quick management tips
• Modified duties for return to work 

Leading in sickness and in health
(part 2: influencing a culture of health at work)

Most of us spend about a third of our time at work, making it one of the most influential and impactful spaces in our lives. People leaders are responsible for supporting the wellbeing of staff and setting the right tone for their team’s culture and health behaviours. This webinar will cover:

• Understanding the role and significance of being a resilient leader
• How workplaces impact the health of staff
• Leaders as health influencers
• The business value of healthy employees

Diabetes: prevention and reversal

Diabetes medication is the leading driver of drug costs for our group plans, even more than cardiovascular and mental health conditions. Gaining a deeper understanding of diabetes and prediabetes is essential, especially when considering that 6.3% of Canadians have prediabetes. Dr. Anar Dossa, Director of Pharmacy Services and a Certified Diabetes Educator and Clinical Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of British Columbia will share current best practice in diabetes, diabetes prevention and new information on diabetes remission. Yes, she even talks about Ozempic!

Please contact us at HealthandWellness@pac.bluecross.ca for more information, or if you’d like to learn more about these topics.