Please join our national Creative Employment Options team for a webinar series on a variety of topics designed to support:
- Job Seekers with disabilities, injuries, or illnesses
- People who face barriers and challenges to employment
- Businesses interested in hiring or supporting their existing staff
There is no cost in attending our webinar series. You may register for all or some of the webinars.
January 9th: The Spoon Theory and Creating a Wellness Action Plan
Do you often find yourself exhausted at the end of the day? Would you like to learn effective ways to overcome your fatigue? In this webinar, you will learn about the Spoon Theory, and how it can help you manage your energy. We will also teach you how to set S.M.A.R.T goals and develop a personal Wellness Action Plan to improve your physical, emotional and social well-being.
Topic: The Spoon Theory and Creating a Wellness Action Plan
Date: January 9th, 2024
Time: 10:00 am PT
Presented By: Western Region Neil Squire Staff
January 23rd: Volunteering – How It Can Help You Find a Job
In this webinar, you will learn what volunteering is and why it is an important part of job searching.
Topic: Volunteering – How It Can Help You Find a Job
Date: January 23rd, 2024
Time: 10:00 am PT
Presented By: Western Region Neil Squire Staff
February 6th: Ergonomic Safety While Working From Home
When working from home, we often use a desk we already have or simply set up at the kitchen table. After a few days, we begin to develop pain or discomfort throughout our body. In this webinar, you will learn about maintaining safety while working from home. We will highlight the things you need to pay attention to when working from home and guide you through important considerations when setting up a work-from-home space.
Topic: Ergonomic Safety While Working From Home
Date: February 6th, 2024
Time: 10:00 am PT
Presented By: Prairie Region Neil Squire Staff
February 20th: Roles of the Job Developer, Assistive Tech Specialist and the Employer in Accommodation
Employers may be fearful that accommodating someone with a disability will be costly, that it will cause hardship to them and their other staff, and that the employee will become a burden. In this webinar, we will highlight how the Job Developer, Assistive Tech Specialist, and the Employer can work together to simplify the road to accommodation and how easy the process is with the needed supports in place.
Topic: Roles of the Job Developer, Assistive Tech Specialist and the Employer in Accommodation
Date: February 20th, 2024
Time: 10:00 am PT
Presented By: Prairie Region Neil Squire Staff
March 5th: Why Hire a Person with a Disability?
The prospect of hiring a person with a disability can bring up many questions for employers. Will the person be able to do the job? How much money is accommodation going to cost me? Why should I do this if I can hire someone without a disability? Are there benefits to hiring someone with a disability? In this webinar we will answer all of these questions and share a personal story of someone with a disability who works full-time at a high-level, high-stress job, with great success.
Topic: Why Hire a Person with a Disability?
Date: March 5th, 2024
Time: 10:00 am PT
Presented By: Prairie Region Neil Squire Staff
March 19th: Disclosure of a Disability: Who Needs to Know?
Deciding if, when, and how to talk to your employer about your disability, the challenges you face, and solutions that will benefit you is an important part of your back to work action plan. In this webinar, we will cover the importance of being able to discuss your disability, injury, or illness, and how doing so will ease the fear-of-the-unknown for a potential employer.
Topic: Disclosure of a Disability: Who Needs to Know?
Date: March 19th, 2024
Time: 10:00 am PT
Presented By: Central Region Neil Squire Staff
April 2nd: Keeping Motivated in Your Job Search
Job searching can be a long and challenging process, but it’s important to stay motivated. In this webinar, we will share tips and strategies for staying positive and focused during your job search. We will also discuss how to manage setbacks and disappointments, and how to celebrate your successes.
Topic: Keeping Motivated in Your Job Search
Date: April 2nd, 2024
Time: 10:00 am PT
Presented By: Central Region Neil Squire Staff
April 16th: Stress Management
Stress is an unavoidable reality that we all share. It is very important therefore that we have healthy coping strategies during times of stress, some of which you will learn about in this webinar. The webinar will include the following topics on stress:
- Effects of Stress
- Recognizing:
- Physiological Signs of Stress
- Your triggers
- Window of Tolerance (WOT)
- Healthy Coping Strategies Such As:
- Practicing Self Care: Exercise, Sleep and Healthy Eating Habits
- Emotional Regulation through Practicing Mindfulness
- Combatting Negative Thoughts
Topic: Stress Management
Date: April 16th, 2024
Time: 10:00 am PT
Presented By: Atlantic Region Neil Squire Staff
April 30th: Resumes
Your resume is your first chance to make a good impression on potential employers. In this webinar, we will teach you how to write a resume that is clear, concise, and tailored to the jobs you are applying for. We will also discuss common resume mistakes to avoid, and how to use your resume to highlight your skills and experience.
Topic: Resumes
Date: April 30th, 2024
Time: 10:00 am PT
Presented By: Atlantic Region Neil Squire Staff
May 14th: Home Office Ergonomics
In this webinar, you will learn how to set up your home office, as well as how to prevent musculoskeletal injuries due to repetitive movements and prolonged posture.
Topic: Home Office Ergonomics
Date: May 14th, 2024
Time: 10:00 am PT
Presented By: Atlantic Region Neil Squire Staff
Questions About Our Webinars?
Contact us by email at info@neilsquire.ca or by telephone at 1 877 673 4636.