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I discussed the profound impact of the RIGHT leadership framework on creating healthy workplaces and elevating psychological safety. Building on the American Psychological Association's healthy workplace model, this presentation delved into the strategic implementation of Recognition, Involvement, Growth, Health and safety, and Teamwork as key pillars for cultivating a supportive organizational culture. Throughout the session, I shared practical approaches and actionable insights based on my experiences, illustrating how these principles were applied to mitigate stress, nurture employee well-being, and unlock the full potential of a harmonious work environment.

Chronic pain, defined as pain lasting for more than three months, is a condition that affects 20-40% of the global adult population. According to WorkSafeBC's annual report, chronic pain ranks as the second leading cause of workers' compensation claims, trailing only mental health disorders. Although anyone can experience chronic pain, research highlights that some occupations are at a higher risk of experiencing chronic pain and caregiving is one of them. In this webinar, we will delve into the best available evidence to explore the nature and profound impact of pain on individuals in the workplace. Furthermore, we will analyze various workplace factors contributing to chronic pain and share evidence-based, practical strategies specifically tailored for caregivers. Our discussion aims to empower caregivers with occupation-specific insights and equip them with tools to prevent, manage, or address chronic pain in their crucial roles.

The social capital theory posits that relationships with others can be a resource for the individual. Past research has identified leadership, particularly transformational leadership, as a source of social capital. Transformational leadership is a positive leadership style that involves four groups of inter-related behaviors. These are being a positive role model for others (i.e., idealized influence), envisioning and communicating a positive future (i.e., inspirational motivation), addressing individual needs of employees (i.e., individual consideration), and encouraging employees to think out of the box (i.e., intellectual stimulation). Chronic pain is a common experience and a leading source of work disability. Despite its prevalence, it is an understudied topic in the organizational context. In this talk, I will provide a high-level overview of my research on chronic pain. Then, I will share the results of a longitudinal quantitative study about how transformational leadership re