healthier communities ‘mental wellness in the workplace ’ april 28, 2015

Healthier Communities‘Mental Wellness in the Workplace’

April 28, 2015

Our Mission & VisionOur mission is to create the Best Environment for Business

in Chilliwack

Our vision “Led by a dynamic, trusted, and respected Chamber of Commerce, the Chilliwack Business Community is thriving, in a city and region, known for its economic prosperity and quality of life.”

2015 Board of DirectorsKirk Dzaman President | NextLevel FinancialKevin Gemmell Past President | 89.5 The DriveIngrid Gauw Vice-President| IG Management SolutionsJordan Forsyth 2nd Vice-President | Baker NewbySean Reid Secretary/Treasurer | KPMGJack van Dongen Director | Mr. Lube ChilliwackWayne Price Director | Virtual Broadcast Network

Carly Ferguson Director | Chilliwack ProgressLinda Harkinson Director | Greystone Promotional ProductsLiz Lynch Director | Chilliwack Hospice SocietyUndine Miller Director | Undine’s Retreat Day Spa Inc.David Jimmie Director | Chief Squiala First NationDarren Bosch Director | Murray ChilliwackLen Bridges Director | Allegiance 1 Security

Chamber Relationships CEPCO

BIA

Restorative Justice

City of Chilliwack

MLA’s

Community Services

Chilliwack Learning Society

Transportation Committee

Healthier Communities Committee

First Nations Bands

2015 Chamber CommitteesPolicy, Government & Community Relations

Chair – Jordan ForsythPrograms & Events

Chair – Ingrid GauwMarketing and Membership

Chair – Carly FergusonOperations Committee Chair – Kirk Dzaman

Accomplishments

Derelict Buildings Policy

Mobile Business Licensing

Research report on the Fraser River

Why should employers be concerned about mental health?

Including mental health in your business

model

Right or wrong way?

Legislative requirements

Are there any specific issues in the workplace that affect employee

mental health?Psychosocial Risk Factors (PSRs)

13 Organisational factors that impact:

Organisational health

Health of individual employees

Financial bottom line including the way work is carried

out and the context in which work occurs

Workplace health Promotion (Wellness)

Active living

Healthy eating

Smoking cessation

Fitness

Immunization against influenza and other infectious disease

Organisational community involvement

Corporate Social Responsibility

How do I conduct a hazard analysis for mental health?

What else can employers do?

How do I establish a program that support mental health?

Lead (management leadership and commitment)

Plan (organize)

Do (implement)

Check (value)

Act (improve)

On behalf of the Chilliwack Chamber of Commerce we thank you for your attention