Championing Carer-Friendly Workplaces as an Occupational Health and Safety Issue
Online Event
21/05/2025, 12:00 pm - TO 21/05/2025 - 1:00 pm
Organizer: Continuing Education
As more Canadians take on dual roles as employees and unpaid caregivers, workplaces must evolve to support the growing carer-employee (CE) group. Balancing work and caregiving responsibilities can affect mental and physical health, making it a key concern for occupational health and safety and equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives.
Join us on Wednesday, May 21, from 12 to 1 p.m. ET for an engaging and insightful webinar exploring how organizations can better support caregivers (CEs) and foster safer, more inclusive work environments.
Hosted by Dr. Allison Williams, professor in the School of Earth, Environment and Society at McMaster University, this session features expert insights from:
- Jeanne Bank, Consultant at CSA Group
- Jan Chappel, Senior Technical Specialist at the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
Together, they’ll share strategies, research, and real-world examples to help organizations drive meaningful change in workplace culture and policy.
What you’ll learn:
- Who CEs are and the complex challenges they face
- How caregiving demands can impact psychological and physical safety in the workplace
- The occupational health and safety risks associated with unsupported CEs roles and the benefits of proactive support
- Strategies and tools to help your workplace reduce injury risk and improve overall wellbeing
Whether you’re an occupational health and safety professional or a small business owner, this session will provide practical insights and resources to meet your workplace’s evolving needs.
Why attend?
- Learn how balancing care and work intersects with occupational health and safety
- Discover key principles of caregiver-friendly workplace practices
- Understand how shifting workforce demographics are reshaping the workplace
- Find out how McMaster Continuing Education’s Creating Caregiver-Friendly Workplaces 10-hour course (FREE) can help enhance your management skills and earn a microcredential
Don’t miss learning how to build a safe environment in a changing workforce!