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A discussion paper on healthy organizational change  PDF
Explores the realities of, influences on, and approaches to healthy change within organizations in the non-profit human services sector. Presents concepts and strategies for creating a capacity for organizational change.
Source: Ontario Prevention Clearinghouse (OPC)
Case study: healthy workplace programs at American Express Canada  PDF
Profiles American Express Canada, and outlines company's reasons for undertaking workplace health promotion. Highlights the activities included in the program, the commitment of management, and employee involvement. Discusses impact of program. Link requires PDF reader.
Source: Canadian Labour and Business Centre (CLBC)
From: Issues of workplace health and wellness: case studies
Case study: workplace health initiatives at QLT Inc. British Columbia  PDF
Describes the workplace health strategy at QLT Inc. Provides brief company profile and discusses performance measures, business strategy, health and wellness initiatives, organizational and management wellness activities, the role of leadership, employees' views, and future directions. Link requires PDF reader.
Source: Canadian Labour and Business Centre (CLBC)
From: Issues of workplace health and wellness: case studies
Creating a climate for change 
Summarizes basic strategies for the effective management of organizational change, based on observed patterns in 'change-friendly' organizations. Identifies four important areas to create supportive environments for change: communication, staff support, structure and interconnectedness, and planning for the future.
Source: Ontario Prevention Clearinghouse (OPC)
Creating healthy workplaces  PDF
Examines what a healthy workplace is, including the physical work environment, the personal health practices of employees, and the psychosocial work environment and hazards. Shows the legal and economic reasons for organizations to strive for a healthy workplace and approaches they can take. Link requires PDF reader.
Source: Industrial Accident Prevention Association (IAPA)
Exploring concepts of gender and health 
Acts as guide for researchers, policy analysts, program managers and decision makers to integrate gender-based analysis (GBA) into their everyday work. Includes overview of government commitments, key concepts in GBA, and how to integrate GBA into the research-policy-program development cycle.
Source: Health Canada
Healthy workplace strategies: creating change and achieving results  PDF
Focuses on organizational change processes, strategies, and tactics, which lead to healthier working conditions. Presents an action model that may be used as tool during change processes. Link requires PDF reader.
Source: Canadian Policy Research Networks (CPRN)
Healthy workplaces and productivity: a discussion paper  PDF
Examines factors in an organization and the work environment, which positively affect the health of employees. Discusses issues such as job control, communication, supportive supervision, work-life balance and wellness. Explores the relationship between healthy workplaces and productivity. Link requires PDF reader.
Source: Canadian Policy Research Networks (CPRN)
Inclusive community organizations: a tool kit 
Offers suggestions to support diversity and improve inclusion within small to mid-sized, volunteer-based, community groups and organizations. Gives concrete and practical information, including an assessment tool, action plan, tips on implementation and evaluation, indicators of success, and related resources.
Source: Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition (OHCC)
Independent Living Resource Centre  
Promotes and enables citizens with disabilities to make choices and take responsibility for the development and management of personal and community resources. Offers support for individual advocacy, information and referrals, peer support and independent living skills, research and development, as well as information on the Equal Access to Independence (EAI) program.
Source: Independent Living Resource Centre (ILRC)
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