Tools for Wellness

At the Peel board, we recognize the contributions that employees make to the success and future of our organization. We care about our employees and believe that supporting wellness initiatives is a sound investment.

We have developed a number of programs designed to promote a healthy work/life balance and to assist employees with health issues.

Mind, Body Stress Connection
Self Esteem and Assertiveness Training Workshop
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Colleagues on Leave Connecting
CARE
ERGOKIT
The Right Fit
Professional Growth Plan
Employment Leaves

Mind, Body, Stress Connection

Live life with more energy, more fun and less pain! Controlling stress and making it a positive force in your life requires understanding the connection between your thoughts, your body and the stressors in your life.  This stress management workshop will increase your understanding of stress and the impact it has on you.  Your goal?  To develop a personalized toolbox of skills for living a healthier, more enjoyable life.  

To register for this workshop, contact:
Rosemary Slivinskas
Employee Assistance Program Counsellor
Tel: 905-362-0767
Email: rosemary.slivinskas@peelsb.com

Self Esteem and Assertiveness Training-Workshop

Confidence and a positive attitude lead to success in work, in relationships and in life.  This workshop is an opportunity to enhance your self esteem and to the skills for assertive living.

To register for this workshop, contact:
Katharine Norman,
Employee Assistance Program Counsellor
Tel: 905-362-0767
Email: katharine.norman@peelsb.com

 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The EAP helps you deal with stresses that may affect your personal well-being and interfere with your work performance.

Features of EAP:

• a confidential assessment, short-term counselling and/or referral service provided at no cost to all Peel board employees and their immediate families
• available 12 months a year on a voluntary basis
• provides access to an advisor who can help you identify and resolve your problems
• addresses issues resulting from marital problems, health and emotional difficulties, family conflict, grief issues, career decisions, financial difficulties, substance misuse and work-related concerns
• provides access to a wide range of community services and professional resources to help meet your needs
• guarantees complete privacy – personal issues and participant identities are held in strictest confidence

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EAP – Colleagues on Leave Connecting

Colleagues On Leave Connecting is an information/support group for employees who are away from work, either on sick leave or long-term disability. It is an extension of the EAP program. Currently, the group meets twice a month at the EAP office in Mississauga

For more information on all EAP programs, contact:

Rosemary Slivinskas, Employee Assistance Program Counsellor
Tel: 905-362-0767  Email: rosemary.slivinskas@peelsb.com

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Communication, Assistance, Return to Work and Encouragement (CARE)

CARE is a program developed to help Peel board employees deal with a debilitating illness or injury. The CARE program encourages employees to focus on the goal of returning to work.

Features of CARE:

• offers support to employees who are returning to work after a prolonged absence or serious medical condition
• provides assistance with emotional, physical and social issues leading up to, during and after employees return to work
• encourages regular contact between employees and their schools/worksites, during the time they are away from work
• helps employees and their supervisors/principals understand their shared roles and responsibilities during the employee’s work absence

For more information on the CARE program, contact:
Sharon Lee-Chan
Acting Disability Management Co-ordinator
Tel: 905-890-1010 ext 2106
Email: sharon.lee-chan@peelsb.com

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ERGOKIT

People who work at computers often experience vision problems, repetitive stress injuries or muscle fatigue. The ERGOKIT is an evaluation and training program that helps you to work more comfortably and productively at your computer. The kit includes
an evaluation booklet, measuring tool and computer screen hood.

To order an ERGOKIT, send your request to: info@takeonestep.org

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The Right Fit

This informative booklet provides tips to help you reduce muscle strain and prevent injuries while working at your computer.

To order The Right Fit package, send your request to:
info@takeonestep.org

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Professional Growth Plan

The Peel board’s professional growth plan will help you set clearly defined goals for professional and personal development. Using the growth plan, you will be able to identify specific learning needs, set priorities for enhancing job performance and develop strategies to achieve career objectives.

For more information on the Professional Growth Plan, contact your principal or supervisor

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Employment Leaves

The Peel board recognizes that employees need time away from work to successfully balance the demands of work and lifestyle. We provide a generous vacation package and offer various options for leaves of absence packages, including:

• sick leave
• pregnancy/adoption/parenting leave
• leave without loss of pay or cumulative sick leave – available for death, funeral, family illness, holy days, court appearances and other occasional work absences
• leave due to family responsibilities
• unpaid leave
• employee funded leave
• short-term professional development leave
• leave to assume responsibilities with outside organizations

For more information on employment leaves, contact:
Human Resources Services at 905-890-1010 ext. 2400

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Please note: The Peel board welcomes all enquires. We’ll do our best to connect you with the appropriate resource, whenever possible. However, some our wellness tools are available to Peel board employees only.