WorkAbility: Redesigning the Workplace DNA

Description

With 1 in 5 Canadians affected by mental health annually, prioritizing mental health in the workplace is necessary for employers to experience higher productivity, increased employee engagement and lower turnover. Youth Employment Services (YES) WorkAbility (WA) project is using mental health informed best practices to transform the Canadian workforce. This webinar describes tools and strategies that WA offers to employers to support their workplace mental health strategies. Learn about WAs success in engaging employers for career fairs and receive access to FREE tools and resources.

Speakers 

Sinead McCarthy is the VP of Development, Programs and HR at YES. McCarthy joined YES in 1999. She brings 30 years experience in the sector and a passion for helping youth. McCarthy has designed and launched multiple projects to assist persons with disabilities gain meaningful employment. She is a collaborative and purpose-driven leader, whose inspiring, forward-thinking and organized style will deliver on the ongoing and evolving YES mission and strategic plan, financial objectives and program goals.

Shari Raghoo is the Senior Manager of the YES WorkAbility Project. She joined YES 2017, and was instrumental in overseeing YES’ national initiatives and launching YES' tech workforce development programs. Raghoo holds an HBA in Sociology and Communication Culture and Information Technology from the University of Toronto, along with a Diploma in Community Work Outreach and Development from Sheridan College. Recently, she completed a Project Management Certificate from the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies.

Host

W. Francis Fung, Rehabilitation and Clinical Services National Manager ast March of Dimes Canada and Co-lead of Engagement for IDEA.

About the IDEA Speaker Series

The IDEA Speaker Series provides an opportunity to hear guest speakers talk about their efforts to create stronger and more diverse labour markets that include persons with disabilities.

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