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For more than a decade, Dalhousie has recognized faculties, departments and units that lead the way in workplace wellness through the .
This year, the Office of Advancement has won this Award, which recognizes a Dalhousie workplace whose practices promote and support employee health, engagement, and well-being. The Award is aligned with the, [PDF] which is part of the Inclusive Excellence pillar within the university’s strategic plan, Third Century Promise.
Some of their many initiatives include:
· Office space enhancements to foster both collaboration and allow for independent work
· Dedicated time in schedules for professional development and wellness activities
· Rallying around each other during a time of loss
· Establishing working groups devoted to sexualized violence prevention and to anti-Black racism
· Building on a purpose-driven workplace culture, making a difference for students, the Dal community, and beyond.
“The Office of Advancement is proud and grateful to be honoured with the 2023 Dalhousie Healthy Workplace Award” says Sheila Blair-Reid, acting Vice President, Advancement. “From PD/Wellness Afternoons to the leading work of our Sexualized Violence & Prevention Working Group, our high-performing team is pleased to see our efforts - across all dimensions of wellness - recognized through this honour.”
Congratulations Advancement! The Healthy Workplace Award winner will be formally recognized at the annual Dalhousie Legacy Awards being held this fall.
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