The Municipality of Lakeshore received top marks once again in the annual Healthy Workplace Awards, a local initiative which recognizes local businesses and organizations for their outstanding efforts to prioritize the health, safety, and mental well-being of employees and community members during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lakeshore achieved the gold standard in three award categories: Health & Safety, Mental Health Promotion, and Organizational Social Responsibility. The awards mark a four-year streak of achievement for the Municipality of Lakeshore.
"There is no doubt that the pandemic has put a strain on our workplaces and on us as individuals,” said Truper McBride, Chief Administrative Officer. “Throughout this difficult time, we have been lucky to have staff who've put mental wellness and health and safety at the forefront of our organization's pandemic response. Thank you to all who led the way and congratulations to the entire Lakeshore team on this accomplishment."
The initiatives spearheaded by Lakeshore’s Workforce Development Division and Joint Health and Safety Committees included: mental health workshops on dealing with stress, staff engagement and training sessions on COVID screening, vaccinations, and risk mitigation strategies, as well as the implementation of alternative work arrangements and workplace safety modifications. Lakeshore was also recognized for its collaboration with the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit to offer and promote a vaccination clinic in the Municipality.
The Healthy Workplace Awards are given annually by the Working Toward Wellness (WTW) Committee, a voluntary, collective membership represented by local organizations with a keen interest in the development, promotion, and supporting of health and wellness initiatives for the people and workplaces of Windsor and Essex County.
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