#7 – Stop Workplace Bullying and Harassment by Small Biz Safety Podcast published on 2021-05-11T13:56:42Z We welcome special guest Sheldon Kennedy, former NHL player and crusader for victims of abuse. As co-founder of Respect Group, Sheldon shares what small businesses can do to prevent bullying and harassment in the workplace. Note: This episode was recorded on May 5, 2021. All information presented was in effect at that time. Please check with your local Public Health unit to confirm up-to-date prevention measures that are in place in your area. RESOURCES Intro • Ontario COVID-19 Worker Income Protection Benefit (3 days paid leave if they miss work for reasons related to COVID-19): https://www.ontario.ca/page/covid-19-worker-income-protection-benefit • Ontario News Release - Mobile Vaccine Units in Hot Spot Workplaces: https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1000072/ontario-launches-mobile-vaccine-units-in-hot-spot-workplaces • COVID-19 Safety Plan Requirements o Develop your COVID-19 workplace safety plan: https://www.ontario.ca/page/develop-your-covid-19-workplace-safety-plan o Understanding COVID-19 Workplace Safety Plans: https://covid19.wsps.ca/resources/ontarios-new-response-framework Sheldon Kennedy Interview • Respect Group Inc.: https://www.respectgroupinc.com/ • Respect in the Workplace eCourse listing on WSPS.ca: https://www.wsps.ca/Shop/Training/E-Courses/Respect-in-the-Workplace-(90-min).aspx • Sheldon Kennedy Podcast “The Sheldon Kennedy Show”: https://www.thesheldonkennedyshow.com/ • Sheldon Kennedy on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShelKenn Closing • WSPS Mental Health Webinar Series, including a topic on Civility and Respect: https://www.wsps.ca/PIPVirtualSeries Contact Workplace Safety & Prevention Services • Looking for Small Biz resources and more information? Visit the WSPS Small Business Centre: https://www.wsps.ca/Small-Business-Centre/Home.aspx • Have health and safety questions? Contact the WSPS Duty Consultant by email dutyconsultant@wsps.ca or call 1-877-494-WSPS (9777). • Have questions about this podcast or show ideas? We’d love to hear from you! Contact smallbizsafety@wsps.ca Follow WSPS on social media • Twitter: https://twitter.com/WSPS_NEWS • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wsps.news • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/workplace-safety-&-prevention-services • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/WSPSpromo Genre Business