Take Concussions Seriously

NOTICE to our Federally Regulated Clients. As of January 1^st, 2021 there is an update to the Canada Labour Code (CLC) Part II, specifically regarding workplace violence and harassment. Dunk & Associates is working on updating our CLC content to reflect these changes and putting together a package outlining exactly what you must do in your workplace. This package will be released in the January 2021 Implementation (Compliance) Package. If you have any questions or concerns please contact us at 1-866-754-8839.

Contest Alert!

Thank you to everyone that submitted names for our Comic Strip naming contest that was first presented in last month's newsletter. Contest will close December 18th, please email communications@systems24-7.com to submit your entry. The big name reveal, and winner will be announced in our January 2021 newsletter, in the meantime we hope you all enjoy our Christmas issue comic strip.

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Concussions throughout Canada are on the rise, specifically in women. Traditionally, we have always thought of concussions as simple sports-related injuries. You bump your head, and then the following week you get back on the ice. But this is not always the case. We need to change the way we dialogue and think about concussions.

What’s in it for Me?

Recruitment has become the focus of many employers, especially those who utilize trades in their business and operations. All too often I hear the slamming of, “this generation”! Lazy, don’t like getting their hands dirty, they ask for holidays in their first months of working! The lamenting of “this generation” has existed for generations of workers. I have never heard exclaimed: “this is the best generation of workers I have ever had”! My generation had to learn phone numbers and operate a gas pedal and a clutch! Well this generation can use technology that most of us can barely figure out how to turn on.

COVID-19 Safety/Operational Plans

In order to keep your business open and operating safely most provinces/territories are requiring businesses to create a COVID-19 Safety or Operational Plan. To assist you in creating these plans, Dunk has compiled the provincial and territory specific templates that exist and put together sample completed templates for reference. If your province or territory does not have a COVID-19 Safety or Operational template, Dunk has created a generic template based on the government requirements. To access the documents please go to https://www.systems24-7.com/covid-19. Read the instructions at the top of the plan and complete the template specific to your workplace. Ensure the plan is frequently reviewed, updated and readily available should an inspector stop in to see how your workplace is doing its part to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Inspection blitzes are happening across the country so be prepared by having a completed plan ready.

Your December Implementation Package is now Posted

If you are enrolled in the implementation package program, your package is now posted. Login to your site to access your package under the implementation packages feature.

Please Note: Starting in January 2021, the “Implementation Packages” will now be called “Compliance Packages”. These packages will still contain assignments and safety talks for your workplace to complete in order to keep you in compliance with Health & Safety Legislation, Regulations and Standards”.

To celebrate our 20th anniversary, we will be having contests all year round! This month’s contest can be found below! Make sure you are also following us on social media to participate in the contests and gain additional entries!

Thank you for joining us in our year of celebrating our 20^th anniversary. We’ve enjoyed reading your pictures and sharing your stories over the past year. Because we’re a Canadian company, we wanted to do something truly Canadian to finish up this year of monthly giveaways. The prize this month is a $20 Tim’s card. Use it to bring coffee to your co-workers or pay-it-forward in the drive through, it’s up to you!

To participate in this month’s contest, tell us about what a “healthy workplace” means to you. Send us an email/comment below! Like, share and tag a friend to receive additional entries. Remember, the more times you participate, the more entries you get.

Contest closes on December 15^th. Winner will be chosen at random and will be notified via the method they participated. Winners will have 24 hours to respond to claim their prize. No purchase necessary. Winners will be shared in our next monthly newsletter and our favourite responses will be highlighted! Contest open to Canadian residents only. This contest is in no way affiliated with Facebook, Instagram or Linkedin.

Congratulations!

Our November contest winner was “Michelle Anderson” who shared on Instagram how her workplace is preparing for the colder weather.

Thank you to everyone for participating, December is our last contest so make sure you enter!

Your Complimentary Resources this Month

Learn to Fall

Safety Talk

Holiday Wellness

Poster

Outdoor Christmas

Safety Poster

COVID-19 Resources

Holiday Parties Awareness

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Make Sure to Get Our New Diversity and Inclusion Course!

An inclusive work environment, one that is built on the principles of diversity and inclusion, can make or break a company. This new course offered by Dunk & Associates/Systems 24-7 will review what diversity and inclusion is, the barriers and challenges a company may face, what constitutes ‘inclusive language’ and how to use it, perspective and goal setting, and respect in the workplace. This course is available for our HR services clients and training-only clients. If you don’t subscribe to our HR package, please contact us to inquire about gaining access to this course.

A Year of Celebration! It’s time to work on you, improve your personal

wellness by participating in our Wellness Calendar

A year of celebration as Dunk achieves 20 years in business. Join us each week in 2020 as we focus and celebrate wellness. Well at work, home, play and life! Every day of the week we focus on a different aspect of wellness; exercise, eating, mental, caring for others, safety, environment, and one day is celebration! 2020 is about creating wellness in our life. Take this journey with Dunk and celebrate your wellness!

Click the links below to download your calendar