On behalf of the African Nova Scotian Justice Institute (ANSJI), you are invited to a National Virtual Town Hall to garner support for the development of a National IRCA™ Centre. The purpose of the National IRCA™ Centre will be to support the ongoing development of IRCA™ service delivery in each provincial and territorial jurisdiction. Impact...
CBA-NL is hosting a Lawyers only pickleball! As part of our ongoing wellness initiatives, we’re excited to invite you to a fun evening of pickleball—no experience required! This is a great opportunity to stay active, connect with colleagues, and have some fun. Location: Northpoint Sports, 42 O’Leary Ave. Cost: Free for CBA-NL members, $15 for...
Unhealthy and poorly managed conflict can have a negative impact on individuals and groups. People who master essential conflict resolution skills reduce the occurrence of negative conflict, leading to healthier, happier relationships and work environments. Many conflicts would not spiral out of control if people used conflict resolution techniques that are easy to learn and...
Jacqueline Garrick is internationally recognized as an expect on the psychosocial impacts of whistleblower retaliation. She has co-authored a book on the topic and the results of her research has been published in academic journals. The Whistleblower Mental Health: Toxic Tactics of Retaliation by Whistleblowing Canada Research Society will review: the whistleblower mindset the features of...
In order to survive and thrive in the 21st century workplace, we all need to master the fundamentals of communication. Our ability to communicate effectively is directly linked to our success in meeting the needs of employers, colleagues, customers, and clients. This workshop focuses on the core skills for communicating with clarity in the workplace....
On February 24th, join the Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS) for a one-hour webinar at 6:00 pm AST to learn about the Atlantic Immigrant Career Loan Fund (AICLF). This ISANS-led initiative can help immigrants with permanent resident status or Canadian citizenship obtain training and certification in their chosen fields or related fields in...
Given that many of us spend about 60 percent of our time at work, organizations can significantly influence our sense of psychological safety. When people feel afraid to make mistakes, ask for help, or share opinions and concerns, it may mean the organization is not psychologically safe. The fear is that they will be judged,...