Building Block 6: Connections

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Here you’ll find everything you need to create your Action Plan for Building Block 6: Connections

Begin by reviewing your Current State Assessment score. Next, watch the webinar and read the related information and tips. Finally, create an Action Plan customized to your organization’s needs.

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Watch the Webinar

Purpose of Webinar

This webinar explores how Building Block 6 helps you facilitate psychologically safe connections in the workplace, and how to avoid the consequences of perceived isolation and loneliness. It follows the Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle.

Tasks from Webinar

  1. Define what psychologically safe connections are and how they affect employees
  2. Determine an approach for creating psychologically safe connections in the workplace
  3. Identify what consequences may arise from perceived loneliness and isolation
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Tips from WSPS Consultants

  • By putting effort and care into organizing social activities and events, you can help boost team morale, which can in turn improve employee wellness and productivity.
  • Encourage employees to prioritize time in their work calendars for opportunities to connect. This could be for a simple 30-minute coffee chat or other social events. It’s especially important for those working in remote or hybrid environments.
  • If staff are not connecting when given the opportunity to do so, consider the root cause. Is the organizational culture preventing people from feeling comfortable meeting socially? Do they have the time to connect during work hours for a brief break? Is workload management a concern?

Potential Action Items

Foster Social Connections

A core pillar for promoting positive mental health is having authentic social connections in and out of the workplace. Explore options to support employees in building and maintaining social connections in the workplace. This will help reduce their risk of experiencing isolation and loneliness.

Train Peers to Support Each Other

Establishing a peer support program can have a positive impact for colleagues experiencing mental health or life challenges. Ensure all peer supporters are trained in an evidence-based approach and that the program is monitored and evaluated regularly.

Encourage Social Networking

Create opportunities for employees to have social networking experiences with peers, offering a variety of options ranging from informal recreational and social activities to focus groups that examine the quality of social connections in the workplace.

Create Your Action Plan

Use this interactive tool to create your customized Action Plan for Building Block 6. Define your goals and objectives, plan your activities, and view and monitor your Action Plan.

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Additional Resources and Tools

13+ Workplace Factors Toolkits

There are 13+ workplace factors that can contribute to a psychologically healthy and safe workplace.

Many factors influence Building Block 6, but here are some workplace factors to start with:

Speak with a WSPS Mental Health Consultant

Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) offers psychological health and safety consulting services. See how our specialized consultants can help support your journey today.

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