What is the association between workplace wellbeing and company performance. Beyond ROI – what are the true measures of wellbeing on performance? Where does emotional insight fit when building positive workplace cultures for business impact? What is the value of designing wellbeing programs as integrated experiences that are embedded throughout the employee journey? How can employers truly help people thrive and grow?

What is the value of measuring not just if, but how, when and why they can be successful? The session will aim to provide evidence-based insights on identifying and measuring relevant outcomes highlighting impact of workplace wellbeing initiatives, but also, How they produce results (mechanisms or strategies). When is most effective? (timing, conditions, context). Why they work, (underlying principles, motivations or factors). Also discussed is an overview of evaluation frameworks and tools to measure success meaningfully and a case study highlighting the evaluation of a mental health app at a large healthcare organization using an evidence-based framework for a structured understanding and analysis of facilitators and barriers driving its success.

'The Untapped Workforce Advantage: Supporting Caregivers at Work.' Every organization is searching for an edge in talent retention, productivity and culture. Yet most overlook one of the most significant and fast-growing realities in today’s workforce: employees who are also family caregivers. Nearly 5 million Canadians, or nearly 35% of the workforce, are balancing their jobs with caring for family members, often silently. When workplaces recognize and support them, the results are clear: stronger loyalty, reduced turnover and cultures where people thrive. In this session, Christa Haanstra from the Azrieli Foundation’s Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence and Darrel Gregory from Caregivers Alberta will talk about how supporting caregivers can reduce turnover, improve retention and unlock leadership-ready skills like resilience, empathy and project management.

'The Human Experience @Work: Reinventing “how you do” Employee Engagement, Psych Safety and Wellness.' Societies around the world face a pandemic-like employee wellness problem. This is causing a collision of psychologists, consultants, EAP providers and point solution vendors jockeying to gain mindshare with CHROs and business leaders. The thing is, most of what is sold is simply recirculated content and techniques that have been around for years (maybe with a bit of AI added). The results bear this out…employee burnout and disengagement are at all-time highs, with a corresponding impact on productivity, absenteeism and physical safety. mfIQ‘s unique Human Experience @Work model reimagines how organizations “do” employee engagement and wellness - tightly integrating the concepts and driving the process using real time data and analytics. In this session mfIQ’s CEO John Moore will lead a conversation about why current engagement and wellness approaches are not producing results, a practical approach to pivot to a new model and the massive opportunity to rapidly drive ROI

'Buddy Up and Suicide Prevention in the Workplace.' Join us for an impactful workshop on suicide prevention in the workplace and learn about the Buddy Up campaign. Suicide is a challenging topic and addressing it is essential for a safe and supportive work environment. Buddy Up promotes authentic conversations and reduces stigma around men’s suicide. This workshop will introduce Buddy Up as a strategy to build a suicide-safe workplace. The session will also include an interactive group discussion allowing participants to exchange ideas, ask questions, and collaborate on innovative approaches to enhance workplace suicide prevention efforts. Participants will leave with practical strategies and resources to implement a suicide prevention program in their workplace

It is estimated that 15-20% of the global population is neurodivergent, meaning that neurodiverse teams already exist in today's workplaces. To align with this reality, how can organizations create inclusive and productive workplaces where neurodivergent employees can thrive? What can organizations do to optimize their workplaces to facilitate wellness and advancement for neurodivergent professionals? Why is it critical for leaders to accept and adopt neuroinclusive practices?

How do employers ensure their wellbeing efforts are meeting the needs of differing employee groups and identities? What means are available to better accommodate those of us who are not neurotypical? What are some examples that show why wellbeing needs to be addressed from an equity standpoint? What should be done about culture from the perspective of inter-generational workers?

The panel will discuss promoting initiatives that foster well-being, adaptability and strength within the workforce, ensuring that the construction industries remain resilient in the face of evolving demands. What can be done to really help people feel seen, heard, and valued in industries traditionally rooted in toughness and resilience? Going beyond physical safety – how can industry work together to create workplace cultures that foster all aspects of worker well-being? What are the practical tools available to tackle the stigma associated with mental health, pain avoidance, addiction and depression?

How do leaders demonstrate the value of wellbeing on company culture that ultimately drives employee inspiration and team performance?

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