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3 an executive white paper by CEO Health + Safety Leadership Network Introduction At the height of the pandemic, communication and connection were stifled by screens, masks and distance. When those lifelines were pinched, organizations, teams and individuals, determined to reconnect and move forward, rallied to find new ways of working together. Now as we emerge, savvy organizations recognize they can't compete and succeed in our transformed world with outdated strategies, tactics and technologies. Working hard to maintain the momentum they gained in the last four years and invigorated by possibilities, they continue to innovate new ways of connecting, communicating and working together and understand that this is part of the new employer value proposition. Some organizations are seeing old habits and behaviours creep back into day-to-day operations; however, this is risky. In a recent podcast, Liz Hilton Segal, Chief Client Officer at McKinsey & Company stated, "A lot of folks have felt that the nature of the post-COVID-19 period and economic shock mean that we can go back to the old way on the talent value proposition. I think that's a mistake. The world is moving and adapting, and companies need to adapt with it." i This reality is what brought Manisha Mistry, Senior Director, HSSE & DEI, CSA Group; Nada Vuckovic, Head, Environment Health and Safety/Sustainability Officer, Siemens Canada; Akela Peoples, President and CEO, Mental Health Research Canada (MHRC); and Maureen Juniper, Founding Partner of PRAXIS together at Innovative Concepts for Working Together in a Post-Pandemic World – a panel discussion hosted by the Workplace Safety & Prevention Services' (WSPS) CEO Health + Safety Leadership Network. Ontario's Chief Prevention Officer Dr. Joel Moody kicked things off with opening remarks and Sandra Miller, Vice President Strategy and Governance at WSPS moderated the discussion which explored topics such as staying connected in hybrid and fully remote workplaces, workplace culture, attracting and retaining talent, and innovative approaches for working together. Panelists spoke candidly about transformation in their workplaces, and changes they've observed in themselves as leaders. The conversation was peppered with words like courage, flexibility, support, listening and purpose. It was a rich discussion full of ideas, lessons-learned and insights. This white paper captures the discussion at the event, as well as additional information about the innovative approaches these organizations are taking and provides practical tips that can be implemented in any workplace.

• Cover
• Introduction
• A Snapshot of the Panelists and Speakers
• Highlights of Panel Discussion
• Building Culture and Creating Mentally Healthy Workplaces from Afar
• Conclusion