Louisa Jewell, Founder and President of the Canadian Positive Psychology Association (CPPA), interviews Catherine Wilcox, Manager, Psychological Health and Wellness at TransLink.
TransLink was one of the CWWA 2024 Winners in the large/private public sector category. Listen in as Louisa and Catherine chat about strategies for promoting well-being in the workplace.
You can watch the full interview here:
About TransLink:
A second-time CWWA winner, TransLink is a multi-modal transportation authority serving the population of Metro Vancouver with public transit and transportation infrastructure.
TransLink focuses on whole health approaches to well-being, a commitment to workplace wellbeing was made when adopting an enterprise-wide Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Policy in 2021, and a Psychological Health and Safety Program in 2022, anchored by a People Well-being Strategy.
A new leadership training initiative on “How to Talk to Employees about their Wellbeing”, and the 13 E-learning modules on the National Standard’s Workforce factors for Psychological Health and Safety at Work are available enterprise-wide. Wellness initiatives include; “Courageous Conversations” where employees are encouraged to openly dialogue about stigmas and stereotypes.
Peer-to-peer networks were launched to emotionally support employees and direct them to resources to improve their psychological health and well-being at work. Also, a Peer Diffuser Program with peer volunteers who are on call 24/7/365 days a year, provides in-person debriefing and support when a traumatic incident happens at work.
Thank you, TransLink for your commitment to the well-being and psychological safety of your employees!
