Creating a Positive Work Environment

Format	Includes	Access	CPD
Self-paced	4 recorded sessions	Lifetime	See the accreditation information

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Why this program?

A positive workplace does not happen by accident.

In-house lawyers and legal leaders play an important role in shaping how people communicate, collaborate and respond when workplace challenges arise. That includes supporting employees through changing work arrangements, addressing bullying and harassment, improving accessibility and building stronger legal teams.

Creating a Positive Work Environment brings together four practical sessions focused on creating workplaces where employees feel respected, supported and able to contribute.

Drawing on legal considerations, management practices and lived experience, the series offers practical guidance you can apply across your organization.

Who should participate?

This program is for in-house lawyers, legal leaders and managers who want to:

build more inclusive and supportive workplaces;
respond effectively to accommodation, harassment and workplace culture concerns;
strengthen recruitment, onboarding, feedback and team practices;
manage changing workplace expectations with greater confidence; and
help create a culture of respect, trust and accountability.

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Four sessions. One stronger workplace.

Explore four dimensions of a positive work environment, from managing changing work arrangements and strengthening legal teams to addressing harassment and supporting employees with disabilities. Purchase the full series or select the session most relevant to your organization.

Session	Focus	You will learn to
Session 1	Managing the Return to the Office Explore how organizations can manage return-to-office expectations while addressing accommodations, workplace safety, productivity and employee concerns.	Navigate different expectations about in-office work Address accommodation and workplace safety considerations Support a more inclusive and flexible transition
Session 2	Building and Supporting Your Legal Departments and Teams Examine how legal departments can adapt their recruitment, orientation, training, communication and retention practices to support today’s workforce.	Reduce barriers in office culture and communication Improve orientation, onboarding, training and retention Deliver constructive feedback that supports development Facilitate more effective and engaging meetings
Session 3	A Manager’s Guide to Workplace Bullying and Harassment Learn how to identify and respond to bullying and harassment while supporting affected employees and rebuilding trust.	Distinguish between bullying, harassment and other workplace conflict Recognize concerning behaviours in yourself and others Take meaningful action beyond referring a matter to HR Support affected employees and rebuild workplace trust
Session 4	Fostering Disability-Inclusive Work Environments Go beyond policy to understand the workplace experiences of people with disabilities and health conditions.	Respond to accommodation needs with empathy Communicate more effectively about disability and health conditions Recognize barriers faced by employees with disabilities Build a more inclusive and respectful workplace culture

What you will take away:

Practical workplace guidance — Apply the legal, leadership and management perspectives shared by experienced practitioners and workplace professionals.
A broader view of inclusion — Examine how work arrangements, disability, harassment, communication and team practices affect employees differently.
Strategies you can use immediately — Strengthen policies, conversations, management practices and day-to-day decisions within your organization.
Lifetime access — Revisit the recordings as workplace issues, team needs and organizational priorities evolve.

Learn from legal and workplace professionals.

Each session brings together speakers with experience in workplace law, accessibility, inclusion, mental health, organizational leadership and legal department management.

Featured speakers include:

Stephanie Chipeur, Professorship in Law and Disability Policy, University of Calgary
Kelly McDermott, Deputy Regional Solicitor and Director of Legal Services, Regional Municipality of Durham
Patricia Ferris, Mental Health Counseling Professional, Pat Ferris Consulting
Lynn Iding, Inclusion Strategist, Stewart McKelvey
Gary Clarke, Partner, Stikeman Elliott
Jennifer Freund, CAE, Acc.Dir, CIC.C, BSc, BA, MFS, LLB, Professional Registered Parliamentarian

Choose the full series or a single session.

CBA members can access each webinar at no additional cost. Non-members may purchase individual sessions for $50 each. Visit the registration page to select the full series or an individual recording.

Option	CBA Members	Non-Members	Includes
Full Series	Free	See registration page	All four recorded sessions and lifetime access
Single Session	Free	$50	One recorded session and lifetime access

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Help build a workplace where people can succeed.

Four practical sessions to help legal leaders strengthen inclusion, communication, trust and support across their organizations.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this the same as the live webinar series? This on-demand program contains recordings from the live series, so you can access the same webinar content without attending at a set time.
Can I purchase only one session? Yes. You may register for the full series or select an individual webinar.
How long do I have access? Access is yours for as long as the program is hosted on the CBA professional development platform. You can revisit the recordings whenever workplace or team needs arise.
Do I need to be a CBA member? No. Non-members can purchase individual webinars for $50 each. CBA members can access the sessions at no additional cost once logged in.
Is this program eligible for CPD credits? See the accreditation information.