Looking for Members for Health & Safety Committee
The Health and Safety Committee is accepting nominations for those who would like to join the committee.
If you or someone you know would like to be nominated, please notify Naomi or Rachel in Human Resources at personnel@spectrumsociety.org.
According to WorkSafe BC, there should be no fewer than four regular members. If nominations are insufficient, the team will appoint employees to become members.
Below are some responsibilities of an H&S Committee member:
– Meet once per month (attendance compensated)
– Improve safety within the organization
– Educate about safety within the organization – training opportunities
– Review safety issues
– Provide feedback on safety issues
– Represent employees within safety related issues
– Review of incidents (WorkSafe claims)
– Review Unsafe Working Conditions reports
– Provide awareness to people regarding safety issues
Health and Safety members review Work Safe claims within Spectrum. One of the main goals of the H&S Committee is to prevent injuries and accidents from re-occurring.
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP) –
Helps You with Personal and Professional Concerns
If you are currently enrolled in our employee group benefits, you are eligible to receive support from the EAP.
Spectrum’s EAP is known as LifeWorks, which is provided by Ceridian.
It provides you and your immediate family with 24/7 access to confidential support and resources you need to manage almost any personal or professional issue,
so you can lead a healthier, happier, more productive life.
What can you get help with?
- Parenting and Child Care
- Education
- Older Adults
- Midlife & Retirement
- Financial and Legal Issues
- Work Issues
- Health & Wellness
- Emotional Well-Being
https://www.lifeworks.com/ca/solution/employee-assistance-program-eap/
For more information and to access the program, please contact Human Resources at personnel@spectrumsociety.org
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Work-life Balance and Productivity
A healthy work-life balance can make the difference between being happy at work or being miserable, a recent Glassdoor survey showed. We can help you find ways to foster your work-life balance and well-being.
See this month’s feature, Work-life Balance and Productivity (live on our homepage in “Featured Articles” from October 1 to 31) for tips on how to feel more engaged, productive—and happy at work. Or, log in to our platform any time to access related resources, such as:
• Setting Work-life Boundaries When You Work from Home
• Teamwork in Pressured Times: Keep team relationships positive
• Ten Tips for Fitting Work and Life Together
Remember, you can always contact LifeWorks for support and strategies. Our team of expert advisors can help you find the work-life balance that is the right fit for you.
Work-life Balance and Productivity
A healthy work-life balance can make the difference between being happy at work or being miserable, a recent Glassdoor survey showed. We can help guide you as a manager on ways to promote work-life balance and well-being in your organization.
See our manager feature, Work-Life Balance and Productivity, (live on the platform’s homepage in “Featured Articles” from October 1 to 31) for tips on fostering engagement, retention, and productivity and on helping your team members to be happy at work. Or, log in any time to the platform to access related resources, such
as:
• Managing Through Pressured Times: Supporting your team during pressured times
• Succeeding as a Manager: Have a Life Outside of Work—And Spread the Word
• Ways to Support Employees Who May Be Overloaded or Under Stress
Remember that you can always contact LifeWorks. Our team of expert advisors is here for you, 24/7, to provide guidance and support in your pursuit of work-life balance and productivity – for yourself and for those you manage.
Contact LifeWorks toll-free, any time. Online: login.lifeworks.com
Please refer to your LifeWorks wallet card for telephone number and website username and password.
Note that this month’s feature will be live on the homepage from October 1 to 31, 2018.
Search the platform any time for helpful resources related to this topic. Download the “LifeWorks” app!
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CSSEA Employee Purchase Program
If you are looking for a new cell phone deal you might want to check this out.
The TELUS Employee Purchase Program (EPP) gives discounts on TELUS Mobility plans and devices to employees of select organizations.
This deal is available to all employees of agencies that belong to CSSEA. Spectrum is an associate member of CSSEA.
You have to use your @spectrumsociety.org email address to be verified.
Link to Poster: CSSEA EPP Aug 15