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Building Psychologically Safe Workplaces

Practical help for BC tourism and hospitality employers to build supportive, safe teams and deliver great guest experiences.

Why It Matters

Investing in psychological health and safety creates stronger, more resilient workplaces where people thrive and businesses succeed.

Enhance well being

Support mental health and overall employee wellness.

Promote engagement and purpose

Build commitment and pride across your team.

Strengthen culture

Create a positive environment that attracts and keeps talent.

Drive performance and compliance

Reduce stress and burnout while meeting PH&S requirements.

Our Advisory Services

Not sure where to begin with psychological health and safety. Get one on one support, tools, and practical guidance. Free for BC tourism and hospitality employers.

Explore supports aligned to your workplace goals. Each area below reflects real employer challenges, mapped to WorkSafeBC’s PH&S Leadership Framework for Success.

Show leadership commitment

Lead by example and set the foundation for psychological safety.

  • Kickstart with short workshops and PH&S training
  • Update bullying, violence, working alone, and RTW policies
  • Embed wellness with peer support and communication tools
  • Train leaders with our 4 part Leadership Series

Develop supportive managers

Equip managers to respond with care and lead resilient teams.

  • Conversation scripts, checklists, and templates
  • Step by step guidance for sensitive situations
  • Self care strategies for people leaders

Ensure worker participation

Engage employees as partners in building a safer workplace.

  • Surveys, PH&S talks, and well being committees
  • Peer support networks and PH&S champions
  • Stronger JHSCs with practical tools and templates
  • Early risk spotting and crisis planning

Real Impact

What employers are saying about working with our team.

“Our consultation gave us a clear plan and lifted team morale.”
HR Manager, BC Resort
“We now have practical steps for managers to support staff day to day.”
Restaurant Owner, Kelowna
“They understand hospitality and gave advice that fits our reality.”
Hotel Supervisor, Whistler
Hospitality team collaboration

Resources

Explore tools, training, and templates to help you strengthen psychological health and safety. More items like webinars, conversation scripts, and Q&A guides are on the way.

Disclaimer

Our psychological health and safety resources support workplace culture. For individual mental health support we provide referrals and access to resources. Services are not a replacement for clinical care.

In collaboration with the Canadian Mental Health Association BC Division. Funding support from the Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions.

Canadian Mental Health Association