On February 26, 2020, organizations around the world will be celebrating Pink Shirt Day.
At Bethany, our key values focus on being caring, showing respect, acting responsibly and embracing diversity. Pink Shirt Day is a great reminder about our organizational values and how we act on them.
Make the focus of Pink Shirt Day about kindness. Small acts of kindness not only benefit the receiver, but also the giver and the whole organization, thereby creating a positive workplace culture.
You can start practicing kindness and encourage connection with others at work by carrying out random acts of kindness during your day.
- Invite a co-worker you don’t normally socialize with to sit with you at lunch
- Learn something new about someone you work with
- Say “thank you” in person
- Admit when you’re in the wrong (it helps other people feel better about their mistakes!)
- Hold the door open for the person behind you
- Give a glowing recommendation
Kindness should be something we practice every day. If we perform one act of kindness every day, our workforce will be a healthier place for us and those we serve and care for.
Don’t forget to practice self kindness and recharge your batteries. Exercise and eat a healthy diet. Find ways to relax, such as meditation, yoga, listening to music or practicing deep-breathing exercises. Do these regularly!
So on February 26th what will you do to practice kindness? Will you do something for someone in your life, someone you care for, or yourself? Let’s show our support by wearing pink shirts and participating in the Pink Shirt Day social media contest at Bethany. Click here for full Contest Details.
And always remember, if you or someone you know needs assistance, check out our Employee Assistance Program, LifeWorks.
For more information, please contact:
Lesley MacKinnon
Manager, Safety & Disability Management
Lesley.Mackinnon@Bethanyseniors.com
Or
Site OHS Committee Chair or RepresentativeLifeWorks supports employee health and well-being.
Bethany employees have access to a wide range of resources such as:
- LifeWorks Blog
- Webinars and Events
- 24/7 Specialist Counselling
Link:
Bethanycaresociety.lifeworks.com
username: bcs
Password: eap
Phone: 1-877-207-8833
Phone App: LifeWorks WorkAngel
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