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Plans & Trusts: November/December 2026
Articles Include:
- Burnout and Quiet Quitting: Understanding the Warning Signs and Building a Healthier Workplace
- ADHD and the Trades: An Overlooked Workforce Challenge
- Still Standing: A Perspective on Mental Health, Caregiving and What Comes After Loss
- Legal & Legislative Report
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ADHD and the Trades: An Overlooked Workforce Challenge
Olesea Flanjak
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects a meaningful share of the workforce, yet many adults remain undiagnosed or face significant barriers to treatment and support. For employers and plan sponsors in the skilled trades, understanding how ADHD intersects with safety, retention, disability and benefit utilization can help inform more effective workplace and benefits strategies. -
Still Standing: A Perspective on Mental Health, Caregiving and What Comes After Loss
Colleen Baker
Many caregivers spend years balancing demanding responsibilities at home while continuing to perform at work. The author explores the gaps in the current total rewards strategies and offers practical considerations for supporting employees through caregiving, loss and the complex process of rebuilding afterward.
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Adversity Load to Safety at Work: Why Crisis Readiness Is Now Essential
Bill Howatt, Ph.D., Ed.D.
External pressures increasingly shape workplace conditions, adding stressors that reduce employees’ focus and resilience. The author outlines a proactive approach to protecting employees from psychological harm while building safer, more resilient workplaces. -
Impairment and Addiction Response for Leaders
Workplace Strategies for Mental Health
Employees’ safety is paramount to a productive workplace. Impairment can arise from a variety of circumstances, many of which are temporary. When an employee appears impaired, employers must respond carefully. This article outlines strategies to help identify and support employees exhibiting impaired behaviour in the workplace.