Positive Workplace Framework INTRODUCTION TO THE POSITIVE WORKPLACE

Positive Workplace Framework INTRODUCTION TO THE POSITIVE WORKPLACE FRAMEWORK

OBJECTIVES • Examine reasons for promoting Healthy and Effective Workplace Environments • Recognize the contribution positive psychology practices for enhancing employee wellbeing, engagement and performance in workplace environments • Become acquainted with the Positive Workplace Framework and PWF Resources for transforming workplace environments

POSITIVE WORKPLACE ENVIRONMENTS • What is your rationale for creating healthy and effective workplaces?

The Business Case for a Healthy and Effective Workplace Unhealthy Workplace Interactions Unhealthy Management and Team Practices Work. Related Stress ↓ Employee Satisfaction ↓ Employee Commitment Absenteeism Presenteeism Turnover Litigation Health Insurance Claims ⇡ Mental Health Concerns ⇡ Accidents ⇡ Short and Long-term Disability ⇡ ⇡ ⇡ ↓ Productivit y ⇡ Costs

POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY APPROACHES Traditional workplace wellness approaches often emphasize problems or challenges and approaches required address areas of risk, or concern related to employee relationships or productivity. Recent better practices in workplace wellness research are demonstrating the importance of moving beyond a problemfocused approach to embrace a more positive view of people, and their potential.

POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY APPROACHES INVOLVE CHANGING LANGUAGE AND PRACTICES Deficit Based Strength Based Language… Fix Empower Limitation Possibility Weakness Strength Problem Solution Insist Invite Past Future Treat Facilitate

FOUNDATIONAL CONCEPTS POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY APPROACHES People’s strengths support their capacity to initiate, direct, and sustain positive work and life directions. Engagement and empowerment are critical considerations for facilitating positive development or change.

FOUNDATIONAL CONCEPTS POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY APPROACHES • Our work environment and social networks provide important resources and influences that contribute to enhanced well-being, engagement and thriving in workplaces. • The relationships practices that we use in our daily routines and interactions are central to creating positive workplace environments that are healthy and effective.

POSITIVE WORKPLACE PRACTICES ENHANCE… Engageme nt Team Performanc e Wellbeing Positive Workplace Environme nt

POSITIVE WORKPLACE FRAMEWORK

MENTAL FITNESS PRACTICES ü Establishing foundational relationship skills ü Promoting effective team functioning ü Fostering motivation and engagement Relatednes s Practices Autonomy Support Practices Competenc y Practices

RESILIENCY PRACTICES üCoping and Thriving in Times of Transition üMoving Beyond Challenges üEngaging New Opportunities Adaptation Assets Relationshi p Emotional Intelligence Assets Attitudinal Assets Professiona l Assets

POSITIVE LEADERSHIP PRACTICES üCreating Positive Leaders üModelling Healthy & Effective Practices üEmbedding Positive Workplace Practices Operational Tasks Energizing Skills Leadership Virtues Motivational Knowledge Positive Communication

APPLYING PWF PRACTICES TO OPTIMIZE WORKPLACE ENVIRONMENTS 6. Embedded practices Zone C Embedded 5. Comprehensive practices Zone B Building 4. Expanded plans and actions 3. Initial plans and actions Zone A Awareness 2. Contemplation 1. Pre-awareness

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