Courageous 2021
Summary
TLDRThe 5th annual Courageous Broadcast aims to guide young Canadians on workplace safety, emphasizing the importance of orientation, training, and communication. Hosts Amira and Abel discuss the challenges young workers face, such as high injury rates and poor treatment. Guest speakers, including Rob Ellis, share personal stories and stress the value of asking questions and seeking mentorship. The broadcast encourages young professionals to prioritize safety, be proactive in learning, and find supportive work environments to ensure a secure and prosperous career start.
Takeaways
- 😢 The loss of a loved one is indescribably painful, and the desire to reconnect with them is profound.
- 🎉 The 5th annual Courageous Broadcast aims to guide young people on employment and workplace safety.
- 📈 Finding a job can be challenging, and the pandemic has made it even more so, emphasizing the need for rethinking work for young people.
- 🛡 Safety is the foremost consideration when looking for a job, with many young workers being vulnerable to injuries.
- 👥 The importance of orientation and training (OT) in a company cannot be overstated for ensuring a safe work environment.
- 🗣️ Communication is key in the workplace; it ensures employees understand expectations and workplace culture.
- 👩🏫 Mentors and coaches are invaluable for personal and professional growth, especially for those new to a job or field.
- 💼 Even seemingly mundane jobs can provide valuable learning experiences and lead to future opportunities.
- 🚨 It's crucial to ask about safety protocols during job interviews and to be aware of your rights as a worker.
- 🌟 The Courageous Broadcast serves as a reminder of the importance of workplace safety and the prevention of tragedies.
Q & A
What is the main goal of the 5th annual courageous broadcast?
-The main goal of the 5th annual courageous broadcast is to provide a practical guide for young people to follow when thinking about employment, focusing on safety, communication, and mentorship in the workplace.
Why is orientation and training (OT) important for new employees?
-Orientation and training are crucial as they introduce new employees to the workplace, point out potential hazards, and provide an opportunity to learn how to perform tasks correctly, which can significantly reduce the risk of accidents, especially within the first 30 days of employment.
What are the three rights that workers have regarding workplace safety in Ontario, Canada?
-Workers in Ontario, Canada have the right to know about workplace hazards, the right to participate in health and safety decisions, and the right to refuse work that they believe is unsafe.
How can young workers ensure they are working in a safe environment?
-Young workers can ensure a safe work environment by asking about orientation and training programs, inquiring about safety measures and precautions, and understanding their rights to refuse unsafe work.
What role does communication play in a healthy workplace?
-Effective communication is vital in a workplace as it ensures employees understand their roles, are aware of potential risks, can voice concerns, and feel valued. It contributes to a positive work culture, reduces turnover, and enhances overall safety.
Why is it beneficial for young people to have a mentor or coach in the workplace?
-Having a mentor or coach can provide guidance, support, and valuable insights to young workers, helping them navigate their roles, improve their skills, and make informed decisions about their career paths, ultimately enhancing their job satisfaction and safety.
What should a young person do if they suspect their workplace is unsafe?
-If a young person suspects their workplace is unsafe, they should voice their concerns, ask for more training, and if necessary, refuse to perform tasks they believe are hazardous until proper safety measures are in place.
How can a young worker find a mentor in their new job?
-A young worker can find a mentor by connecting with someone at their new job whom they respect and can learn from, asking questions, showing teachability, and seeking out informal or formal mentorship programs within the company.
What steps can a young person take to ensure they are applying to companies that prioritize safety?
-Young people can check company websites and social media for information on employee safety and training, ask about safety programs during interviews, and look for signs of a strong safety culture such as regular safety meetings and employee involvement in safety decisions.
How does bullying in the workplace relate to workplace safety?
-Bullying can undermine a strong safety culture by creating a hostile environment where workers may feel afraid to speak up about safety concerns or may be coerced into taking unsafe actions, increasing the risk of accidents and injuries.
Outlines
😢 Emotional Appeal and Broadcast Introduction
The paragraph opens with a poignant reflection on the indescribable pain of losing a loved one, highlighting the desire to reconnect with them. It transitions into a warm welcome to the 5th annual Courageous Broadcast, an event aimed at guiding young individuals on employment matters. Hosts Amira and Abel set the stage, expressing hope that the broadcast will equip viewers with valuable knowledge for their future job searches. They acknowledge the challenges of the past year, referencing lockdowns and the difficulty of finding employment, and emphasize the importance of rethinking work in the context of the pandemic. The hosts introduce Rob Ellis, who shares his personal loss and the motivation behind his involvement, urging young people to ask critical questions about workplace safety and to seek out employers who value it.
🛠️ The Importance of Orientation and Training
This section underscores the significance of orientation and training in ensuring workplace safety. It points out that many young workers are injured due to lack of experience and proper guidance. The narrative encourages young workers to inquire about orientation and training programs before starting a job, emphasizing that these programs are not just about identifying hazards but also about learning how to perform tasks safely. The paragraph includes a personal account from Wyatt, who explains the meticulous preparation and orientation process he follows before every race, highlighting the importance of understanding conditions and settings. The message is clear: good orientation and training are crucial for both safety and success in any job.
🗣️ Communication: Key to a Safe and Productive Workplace
The paragraph discusses the critical role of communication in the workplace, particularly in ensuring employee safety and satisfaction. It contrasts good communication, where employees are informed about risks and their roles, with poor communication, which can lead to accidents and high turnover. The narrative shares a personal story of a young entrepreneur who learned valuable business lessons from his part-time job, emphasizing the importance of learning from experienced individuals. The paragraph also includes an account from a fast-food restaurant worker who appreciates the clear communication and safety culture at his workplace. The overarching message is that good communication is not just about job expectations but also about creating a safe and supportive work environment.
👨🏫 The Value of Mentorship and Coaching
This section emphasizes the importance of mentorship and coaching in a job, suggesting that having someone to guide and teach can greatly enhance an employee's experience and safety. It provides tips on how to find a mentor or coach, such as being teachable, listening, and asking questions. The paragraph also includes a segment from a broadcast where students ask employers questions about workplace safety, training, and mentorship, offering real-life insights into these topics. The message is that seeking out mentorship is an initiative that can significantly impact one's career and personal growth.
🏢 Attributes of Great Companies and Workplace Safety
The paragraph focuses on the attributes that define great companies, particularly in terms of employee engagement, communication, and safety. It suggests ways for new employees to get noticed and involved, such as joining committees and asking questions. The narrative also addresses concerns about workplace safety, emphasizing the rights of workers to refuse unsafe work and the importance of companies having a strong safety culture. The paragraph includes advice from industry professionals on how to identify and choose companies with good communication and safety practices, highlighting the importance of these factors in employee well-being and job satisfaction.
📢 Open Communication and Employee Rights
This section delves into the importance of open communication in the workplace and the rights of employees, especially regarding safety. It discusses how companies like Elektra conduct orientation training to inform new workers about workplace hazards and their rights. The paragraph also addresses the issue of bullying in the workplace, explaining how it can negatively impact safety and what steps employees can take to address it. The advice given includes speaking to employers about safety concerns and understanding legislative protections against workplace harassment. The overall theme is that open communication and employee rights are integral to a safe and respectful work environment.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Orientation and Training (OT)
💡Workplace Safety
💡Employment
💡Communication
💡Mentorship
💡Workplace Culture
💡Day of Mourning
💡Rights of Workers
💡Bullying
💡Refusal of Unsafe Work
Highlights
Emotional impact of losing a loved one and the desire to preserve their memory.
Introduction to the 5th annual Courageous Broadcast aimed at guiding young people in employment.
The challenges faced by young people in the job market, including vulnerability to workplace injuries.
The importance of rethinking work and safety in the context of the pandemic.
The potential long-term benefits of the information shared during the broadcast.
The story of David Ellis, a young worker who lost his life, emphasizing the importance of workplace safety.
Advice for young workers to ask critical questions about orientation, training, and safety.
The barriers young workers face, such as lack of experience and understanding of workplace laws.
The significance of orientation and training in identifying workplace hazards and ensuring safety.
The role of communication in a company's safety culture and employee well-being.
Personal account of finding a mentor in an unexpected place and its impact on entrepreneurial aspirations.
The value of good communication in reducing turnover and maintaining a safe and happy workforce.
Real-life scenarios where students ask employers about safety, training, and mentorship.
The Day of Mourning observed to honor those affected by workplace tragedies and the push for safety.
The rights of workers to refuse unsafe work and the importance of speaking up about safety concerns.
Practical advice for dealing with a lack of orientation and training when starting a new job.
The impact of bullying in the workplace on safety and the steps to address it.
Transcripts
[Music]
you
[Music]
you have no words to describe the loss
of somebody that you truly love
how do you deal with them not being
there how do you deal with
them not calling anymore i would
give everything that i have just to get
one more hug
i would remind him how much i love him
and miss him but i mainly want him to
meet his granddaughter
[Music]
hello we are so glad to have everyone
joining in from all over canada welcome
to the 5th annual courageous broadcast
our hope every year is to make a really
practical guide for young people to
follow when thinking about employment
my name is amira and my name is abel and
we are your hosts for today's broadcast
our hope is that you will learn a few
things today that will help you as you
are working or as you look for work in
the future
looking for a job can seem like a job
all in itself
and if you're really honest just getting
a job feels a bit like a miracle
it's no secret that these last that this
last year and two months have been very
difficult
many of us have been in lockdown for so
long that we can't even remember what
the outside world
looks like but sometime soon we will all
be in a position to think about working
again
the question is what should we look for
when we are looking for a job
this whole shutdown has really been an
opportunity to rethink what it means to
work as a young person
in the past young people have always
been the most vulnerable at work
they are the ones most likely to be
injured killed treated poorly at their
job
recent stats tell us that young people
are four times more likely to be injured
in their job
but today we want to give you
information that could change all of
that
what if i told you that the information
you get today might help you with your
job prospects for the rest of your life
what if i told you that what you learned
today could help you increase the amount
of money you make down the road
what if i told you that learning what we
are going to share today could actually
save your life
[Music]
hi everyone my name is rob ellis i'm so
happy to be able to
speak to our young leaders of tomorrow
across the nation of canada and across
the world
today it's a very exciting event to be
part of
courageous connecting one generation to
the next generation
is an amazing uh journey for all of us
to be on
20 years ago i our family lost our 18
year old son david
it was a very difficult experience for
us to
to go through a horrible time our son
david lost
his life in a workplace incident and uh
um it was on the second day of the of
the job
um i don't want any of you to have to go
through that experience
and that is why i'm here speaking
directly to you
heart to heart um in the future
i i want you to ask challenging
questions to your
peer bosses i want you to recognize who
are the great employers and who are not
but i recognize right away that um
that there are certain barriers that we
need to um
understand the first one might be your
lack of experience
i know that you don't have the
experience of working
in a large number of jobs or workplaces
and but i still i still want you to ask
your boss before you start working some
of the the
the most basic questions do you have
orientation do you have training
i know that you lack experience uh and
particularly i'm speaking to those uh
those students who might be new to this
country
who don't have the um the knowledge of
how
the canadian workplaces um
uh actually work and what are some of
the laws around that
i i think that you lack experience and
we need to get you that experience we
need to get you that knowledge
and the third thing a barrier that might
be uh important or
to you is uh you just want to you want a
job and just make money just do
not a long-term career thing you're
looking at you just want to just
fill in the time get some experience and
and
just go home with a few dollars in your
i understand that but i also want you to
gain experience
at each and every workplace you're in i
actually want you to
ask questions before you start working
i need you to step up and be courageous
i know you can do that
ask your bosses the the questions that
are on
your mind do not keep silent please
do this for dave my son let's make the
world a better place together
[Music]
here is where you are here
is where you want to be sometimes it
feels like there's so much distance
between where you are
and where you want to be that where you
are doesn't seem connected to where
you're going
but what if you saw where you are now as
an opportunity to push you to places you
want to be
the job that you will get when you are
here
will give you the experience you need to
get to your dreams in the future
so while you are here use every chance
you get to learn a new skill that will
help you get
there learn as much as you can
but learn safely keep your eyes on where
you are going
but remember you have to stay alert so
that you can get there
in one piece know that every work
opportunity
is giving you experience that you need
so don't be afraid to speak up
your voice is what will carry you keep
your chin up
you will be there before you know it
so when you're in the early stages of
your work what are the things you should
be looking for
when you look for a job the first thing
you should be looking for is safety
is the job you're going to take safe the
reason you have to ask this question is
because every year 25 000 young people
are injured while at work
and every day in canada three people die
while working and usually there won't be
a sign on the door that says
this job is unsafe and sometimes jobs
that seem safe aren't
so you're going to have to do a little
sleuthing yeah and the great news is
is that you don't have to be a private
investigator to find out whether a job
is safe or not
the easiest way to figure this out is to
make sure that the company you are going
to work for
has orientation and training or to
simplify ot
a company with good orientation and
training will not only show you around
and point out hazards and potential
accident zones they will also provide
you with an opportunity to learn how to
do the job correctly great companies
won't just put you in front of a
computer
they will take an active role as you
learn the job
so this means that they won't just make
me be in front of a computer pressing
next next next
right they will actually really show you
how to do the job
and if i get in the interview and they
don't really have orientation and
training
this is a big red flag you should
probably keep looking for a job
because most accidents actually happen
within the first 30 days of work
when you don't even have enough
experience yet so does this mean that
we discount jobs that have an element of
risk involved in them
does it mean that we only pick careers
that basically put us in a safety
balloon
no some of you will engage in jobs that
have a good amount of risk
it just means that we will have to think
through how we will engage in a risky
job safety
and when this bro and while this
broadcast is about jobs it also applies
to hobbies that we also might pursue
[Music]
wyatt can you just tell me why
orientation
and training is so important to you at
each event
across north america yeah so it's a big
it's a really
like it's a big help especially to get
let on by some people as well
so every time we get to the track no
matter where we are whether we've been
there already or whether it's a new
place
just anywhere either in canada or the
states we
will start by walking the track either
the night before or the day of in the
morning
and like trying to look for changes and
see how the dirt is and just see
the conditions of the trap because that
all varies throughout the whole day
um after that after we're done walking
the track we'll set the bikes up
and get them ready to go because every
track is going to have to have a
different bike setting
because everything's like different dirt
different jumps
just different sections as well so
after that i'm pretty sure well i'm not
pretty sure i know
we all go to the writers meeting because
it's a mandatory uh
so it's mandatory then we get to run
through the flags and
i basically know everything obviously i
got to know every flag there is and if i
don't i
might get disqualified depending on the
race conditions
so but before every race it's basically
it's set in stone now at today's age and
where i am at sport it's
i know what i gotta do every time i get
there no matter where it is or
just what time why can you can you tell
me
why coaching helps reduce your stress
level at each one of your events across
north america yeah it does big time so i
got a couple coaches and
one of them's name is deb dennis and
he's helped me out for the past two
years
my other one is dana kraus or who i'm
going to go train with in the next
couple weeks
and it's hard for a parent to kind of be
coach
and so like my dad he was my coach for a
long time
but it kind of interferes with that kind
of relationship
so it's really important to kind of have
a coach or a mentor or just somebody
that you can
look up to and talk to about how you're
feeling and what's going on in your head
as well
so when you're looking for a job safety
is the first thing that you should look
for
here are some questions that you should
ask while you're in your interview
questions to ask
one do you have orientation and training
two
will i ever have to work alone three
what should i do if i'm unsure about a
task
four has anyone ever been injured at
this job why were they injured
the second thing we want to look for
when getting a job is communication
when you look for a job you want to look
for a company that has good
communication
good communication means that you know
and understand what is expected of you
and you know what direction you are
headed let's look at the difference
between good communication in a company
and bad communication
good communication is when employees
know what the risks are
is when they can ask any question are
open to employee suggestions
and are concerned about and monitor
workplace culture bad communication is
when employees are in the dark about
risks or risks are downplayed
questions are not encouraged or ignored
just want employees to do their job
and seem to only care about profits and
productivity
did you know companies that have good
communication not only keep people happy
and safe but they also keep them working
there longer
companies with good communication ask
for feedback and reduce turnover
so when you're looking for a job make
sure you ask what is your turnover rate
here and why
two years ago i got a job at a
convenience store maybe not my dream job
but at least it was giving me a little
bit of pocket money
you see i always wanted to be an
entrepreneur you know the kind of person
who starts a successful business
this job was not that it was a high
school job to tie me over until i
finished university
at first i worked the job you know i did
what they told me to do and nothing more
but as i kept working i realized that
ken
the guy who owned the store was someone
that maybe i could learn from
over the next couple of years i
developed kind of a mentoring
relationship with ken
it wasn't formal or anything but i did
try to learn something from him
every time i had a shift i asked him
about budgets and supply chain
management and hiring people and firing
people
anything i could think of actually and
now that i'm graduated and working as an
entrepreneur myself
i can't explain how valuable my
friendship with ken was
if i could tell high school students
anything it would be to learn from those
that are around you
ask questions try to glean from their
wisdom someday
i promise you will be glad you did
well i've been working at this fast food
restaurant for two years now
and while the work isn't glamorous it is
steady and i have to say that the
company i work for
works really hard at communicating
clearly to us every time i come to work
i know exactly what is expected of me
i know where all the hazards are and i
know how to avoid them
my bosses are helpful and i know when i
have done a good job because they
actually tell me
i mean i don't plan on making a career
of this job but i don't think i'll be
going anywhere anytime soon
i'm happy to keep working here as long
as i can and finally when looking for a
job a great thing to look for is a
mentor and a coach
the opportunity to have a mentor and a
coach is a great thing to have when
looking for a job
finding someone who will show you the
ropes and teach you some things won't
just make you a better
employee but will also make you safe
unlike safety and communication that is
the primary responsibility of the
employer
finding a mentor or coach is the job of
the employee this is a
this is an area where you will have to
show some initiative but taking this
initiative will pay big dividends in the
end
i mean i had heard of people working for
companies with bad communication
but it wasn't until i experienced it
firsthand that i understood
how terrible it really could be i worked
at a fast food joint that could be
described as a hell hole
it was hot messy but the worst part
about it was that the communication was
the worst
i never knew if i was coming or going
they would tell me last minute where my
shifts were
no one ever talked to me and let you let
me know if i was doing a good job
and there was absolutely no one to talk
about my suggestions that i might have
had
after a while i realized the bad
communication didn't just make working
at this company
uncomfortable it also made it dangerous
people were slipping and falling on the
regular and no one talked about it
and no one even tried to make it better
finally after the watching the third
person get burnt i realized that the
longer i stayed at the company
that didn't communicate the more likely
i was to have a bad outcome
my stress level was so high that i
recognized that this was not a fit for
me
so how do i go about finding a coach or
a mentor first of all
look for someone at your new job that
you can connect with
one be teachable two listen and three
ask questions so let's review when i'm
looking for a job here are the three
things that i want to be aware of
number one safety is there ot number two
communication can i ask any questions
number three
mentoring and coaching is there someone
i can learn from
and if i will look for these three
things it will help me as i look for
employment
now this is my favorite time in this
broadcast because this is where students
get to ask
questions to employers in the next few
minutes you're going to hear from
students just like yourselves
who are going to ask real life employers
questions they have about the material
we just covered
so let's listen in to what the students
have to ask and how the employers
respond
these real life scenarios might really
help you
workplace injuries and illnesses can
happen to anyone
even you but they do not have to
tomorrow april the 28th we observe the
day of mourning
to remember and honor all who have
suffered a workplace death
injury or illness and to think of their
friends
families and co-workers whose lives have
been affected so cruelly by these
occurrences
the day of mourning is also a reminder
of why we all
need to work to prevent these tragedies
from happening
to others and to ourselves
the first step to preventing an injury
or an illness
is to be aware to know how to safely do
your job
not to guess not to assume but to know
the next step is to understand that no
one has to agree
to work in unhealthy conditions or feel
that they have no choice
i want to tell you everyone has the
right to refuse unsafe
unhealthy work sometimes it takes
courage to ask
a question or to call out unsafe
conditions
sometimes employers don't want to hear
that they're putting you or others at
risk but
they need to hear it and you alone can
make the difference
that's why this courageous broadcast is
so important
in order to provide you with the
knowledge and confidence to stand up for
your own health and safety
it gives me great optimism knowing that
you're watching this today
because the knowledge and confidence
that you gain can help you
and others keep healthy and safe and
nothing is more important than that
what should i do if the company i'm
interviewing at does not have any real
orientation and training
hi there i'm rod cook from the workplace
safety insurance board
so if you find yourself in a situation
where you're being interviewed
and you learn that there is not going to
be an orientation or training program
you need to find a way to get that
information remember a formal
orientation and training program
is your opportunity to learn more about
the job and how to do it safely
and you have a right to know about
health and safety matters in an
organization
you have a right to be a part of
decisions related to health and safety
and you have a right to refuse work that
is not
safe for you or others so i would take
the opportunity
to ask lots of questions during the
interview this is an opportunity
for you to learn more about the job how
to do it safely
and perhaps what other measures the
organization will take
to ensure that you can do your work
safely
what do i do if i know that my parent is
working at a job that is unsafe
how do i talk to them about it
thanks for the question josh many people
work in jobs that can be potentially
dangerous
at electric utilities our trade staff
work with high voltage electricity but
the work is not
unsafe we supply our employees with lots
of safety training they conduct daily
discussions about the work they are
planning to do
and how they will carry it out safely we
provide them with
all the required personal protective
equipment
maybe speak to your parents and ask them
if these safety precautions are at their
workplace
if they're not your mom or dad have a
right to refuse
unsafe work and they cannot be fired or
disciplined for refusing to do unsafe
work
this right is one of the three rights
workers have in ontario
and canada canada-wide that the
government has put in place
and enforces to make all workplaces safe
for people like your mom and dad
what do you think are the best ways to
go about finding a mentor
or coach at work
hi everyone my name is patti bell i'm
the regional managing partner
for southern manitoba with mnp i just
want to say thank you very much for your
questions that you've provided us today
i'm just going to speak a little bit to
one of the questions on mentorship
mentorship is a great thing lots of
companies and businesses
some of them do have a formal mentorship
program
if you're looking to get into a program
like that you know the best place to
to go would probably talk to your
supervisor
or your human capital department um to
see if there is
a formal program that they have set up
and if not
i would probably recommend you still
kind of seek out an informal mentor
you know there might be somebody in your
office or business
that is somebody that you maybe want to
have a you know a visit with or have a
coffee with
just to talk about different things
about the business
or the company or any questions you
might have about your job
and you know what sometimes those are
the best discussions it's just those
informal questions
and conversations you can have with
somebody
and mentorship is a great thing to
pursue i would recommend it
yeah and all the best of luck with it
thank you
i'm new at my job and i'm just finding
my way around i'm wondering if you could
tell me some attributes of
really good companies
do you want to get noticed in an
organization get involved
for example join the health and safety
committee by joining committees
you're going to meet new people and find
new opportunities
also set up coffee chats connect with
your colleagues
go for a coffee even if it's virtual and
have great conversations you're going to
find a tremendous amount of new ways to
get involved in the organization and
you're going to learn a lot more about
what's happening in your company
my last recommendation is ask lots of
questions
that's what executives do that's how
executives learn what's happening in a
company
and discover new opportunities so you
can do that too
so be a role model in the organization
and
you're going to help create a more
sustainable company
i got a new job and i thought i was
going to be safe but now i realize
they don't have a good safety culture at
all i'm forced to work alone and
do things that i think would put me at
risk do you have any advice for what i
should do
i need the job
hi i'm trevor winkler managing partner
of mnp calgary
thank you gifty for your question of how
does your company ensure that you have
good communication with your employees
open communication is certainly vital to
building a strong foundation between the
partners at mnp
and our team members we have multiple
opportunities to share information
and have open lines of communication
one-on-one or in microsoft teams
especially in this year pandemic
one-on-one could mean connect connecting
with your performance coaches
various leaders of the office and each
other your peers
at mnp we value the importance of
building these relationships
that could be over a cup of coffee while
having lunch in the
bistro or scheduled touch points
our teams are set up in such a way that
there is an opportunity to connect
directly and one-on-one with leaders
our buddy mentor programs help support
the open communication between team
members
you also get aligned with a peer at mnp
someone that's been in your place
maybe as recently as six months earlier
they can help show you the ropes
introduce you to other team members as
well as guide you through the resources
that we have available through our own
uh intranet having programs like the
buddy program
not only support onboarding but it helps
you build relationships between
team members and creates an avenue for
open communication
we have conducted national and local
team surveys to hear from our team
members
we want to understand what they love
about our firm and what areas we can
continue to work on
listening to our team members and each
other is another way
to support good communication with an
organization
we take the team member feedback and
look for opportunities to continue to
improve
we share this feedback with our teams so
open lines of communication
always top of mind there is a second
part to the question
it is what is one thing that you can
think i could do to make sure i get to a
company with good communication
that's very difficult to answer however
one thing that you could do to get on
board with a company
with strong communication is to talk to
people that have worked there
or existing people that do work there
look at their social networks linkedin
or instagram or any pages to see how
their communication
and if they have a communication uh that
goes out publicly
that certainly would would instill a bit
of a concept of what their their
company culture is around communication
firsthand experiences of course
are your best source of information if
you don't know anyone who has
or or does work there then i'd recommend
checking out the company website for
further information
thank you have a great day
how does your company ensure that you
have good communication with your
employees
what is the thing that you think i could
do to make sure that i get to a company
with good communication
thanks for the question gifty companies
like elektra conduct
orientation training with all new
workers
they need to know the hazards they're
going to be working with
and around during that training we talk
about the three rights that give workers
this power
the right to know the right to
participate
and the right to refuse our orientation
training speaks to these in more detail
the right to know is important because
your employer must tell you
about all the hazards in the workplace
and give you training
on how to protect yourself from those
hazards
this training takes place when employee
starts with us this training is then
added to
and augmented by on-the-job training so
employees can work safely with others
or on their own and they know what work
requires more than one person to
complete it safely
i'd recommend speaking to your employer
about you feeling unprepared to do the
work
safely be honest and tell them that you
need more training before putting
yourself at risk
everyone should be safe and feel safe at
work
so few jobs available for students these
days how can we make sure that we don't
get stuck with
a job that compromises our safety
thanks for your question nate you know i
hear you
getting your first job and getting on
the job experience is so important to
your development
but you are right you should never
sacrifice your safety for the sake
of getting experience so i would suggest
before applying
check out the company website and the
social media pages for information on
employee safety
and training if you don't see anything
related to team member development
and training that that just might be a
sign
as well if you do apply and get an
interview that's a great opportunity to
ask the interviewer about
their safety training their programs
what training a new team member would
receive
you should be able to gauge the
company's commitment to safety
by the answer you get i can say that
most organizations are very good about
team member safety
and i know most definitely at mmp team
safety is
paramount a big part of our values in
respecting our team and something we
take
very seriously
i'm being bullied at work by my bosses
and my coworkers
does this have anything to do with works
workplace safety
what should i do about it
thanks for the question nate all
companies and electra is one of them
strive to have a strong and successful
safety culture where workers feel safe
and where they feel they can speak up
when they see
hazards or an unsafe situation our staff
hold daily pre-job talks
to plan the work it is during these
discussions that crew members can ask
questions
ask about what their role is they're
encouraged to speak up if they don't
understand
or they feel a part of the job may be
too dangerous
bullying by a boss or your peers is not
what happens in a strong safety culture
it can even negatively impact your
safety
speak to someone about this in ontario
we have legislation that protects
workers from being bullied
at elektra we have a policy called
respect
in the workplace an elector is committed
to providing and maintaining
a working environment that is based on
respect for the dignity and rights of
everyone in the organization the ontario
legislation establishes
minimum standards and sets out the
rights and duties of everyone who has a
role
in dealing with workplace harassment and
bullying
i'd encourage you to check the ministry
of labor's website
so you can better understand the
legislation and raise it with your
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