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Proud to be named one of Manitoba's top 25 employers for the last six years. WCBdoes.com Here to Help Since 1916 YEARS security • wellness • engagement • growth 23 and wellness is just getting started. One of the most recent initiatives that took place was a series of focus groups this past spring. We wanted an opportunity to gather feedback directly from our staff, about what they think the WCB is currently doing to support mental health and safety and what action we can take to do better. Five focus groups were held — four in Winnipeg and one in Brandon — comprising a cross-section of staff and leaders from across the organization. "Our mental health initiative took a giant leap forward over the past year with our Mental Health Week activities, leadership training and staff focus groups," says David Scott, Vice-President, Human Resources and Strategy. "Going forward, we now have a solid foundation to educate our leaders and staff about mental health." Another initiative is "WCB in the Community," where staff volunteer to help various non- profit organizations and other initiatives in the community. Armed with our new "WCB in the Community" blue T-shirts, this year we have helped raise money for the United Way, helped the Arthritis Society move to their new office, and participated in the Big Bike ride supporting the Heart and Stroke Foundation, to name a few. We've also begun to improve our workplace with an interior renovation of two floors at 333 Broadway as well as a complete overhaul of the building's HVAC system. The interior of the WCB's landmark building has not been renovated or upgraded for a number of years and the renovation shows a commitment to our staff and customers, and the building upgrades allow us to be more energy efficient and sustainable into the future. "These plans are an investment in our organization and our people. I am excited to continue to see this project take shape and to provide our staff a much better working environment going forward," says Lorena Trann, WCB Chief Financial Officer. "The end result will be a modern, functional workspace for every staff member on these floors." While we celebrate 100 years helping Manitobans, we also recognize the importance of being a workplace of choice for current and future employees. These initiatives are just a sample of how we are one of Manitoba's Top Employers, and we're never satisfied with the status quo when it comes to ensuring our employees are engaged in their work and in their community. "Being an employer of choice in Manitoba allows us to attract the best people and it means our customers are getting the best service possible," Maharaj says. ❚ 100 YEARS AND GOING STRONG Did you know we are 100 years old? You may have noticed our new building signage, our new street sign on Broadway, or our recent Winnipeg Free Press supplement during the past year — it was all in recognition of our 100th anniversary we celebrated this year. B ack in 1916, the WCB was charged with implementing a historic compromise between workers and employers. Injured workers gave up the right to sue their employers in exchange for guaranteed no-fault benefits in the event of a work-related injury or illness; and employers agreed to pay for the system, in exchange for protection against lawsuits. While we have spent time this year looking back at the past 100 years, we also keep looking forward as we continue to evolve, serving our customers and being an employer of choice for Manitobans. "The WCB remains relevant in an ever-changing world because its service is integral to Manitoba, and our employees play a huge role in that," says Winston Maharaj, President and CEO. "Our staff are proud to represent such a long- standing organization that's in the business of helping all Manitobans." We are excited to be recognized for the sixth consecutive year as one of Manitoba's Top Employers — and over the past year, have made a number of strides in several areas. As part of our commitment to fostering mental health and safety in the workplace, the WCB has launched a number of initiatives over the past year to support this important organizational goal. From celebrating Mental Health Week to offering resiliency workshops to engaging leaders in specialized training, our support of mental health "Our mental health initiative took a giant leap forward over the past year with our Mental Health Week activities, leadership training and staff focus groups."

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