Independent Living Sudbury Manitoulin

Organizational and Interpersonal Skills

Interpersonal and organizational skills will help ease stress at the workplace. The techniques we discuss will help in the area of job satisfaction and performance.

Pain Management

There are an increasing number of non-medicated options for controlling various forms of pain. Knowing how to make use of existing approaches to pain control is essential to maximize your focus on your work.

Ergonomics (proper workstation set-up)

To ensure that employees avoid injury from repetitious physical functions and unnecessary strain from inefficient workspace set-up, employers have become more aware of principles of ergonomics. Nevertheless, it is up to you to ensure that your workspace is ergonomically suited to your needs and provides you with the accommodations you require in order to do your best work.

Team Work

Understand the importance of teamwork and learning techniques that could be useful at the workplace. Teamwork is examined because it is an important part of learning how to adapt to a workplace setting.

Time Management

Understand how time management strategies can reduce stress in a job. Learn to apply strategies and techniques during and after the Employ-Ability program.

Decision Making
Decision making is a valuable tool while job hunting and at a new job. We will examine how we make decisions and what types of patterns we use. We will discuss the importance of decision making and how it relates to making choices about work.

Stress Management
Stress Management skills are vital in today’s workforce. Developing a plan to control stress is very important for the long term health benefits.

What Employers Want

All employers have expectations that they want employees to meet. Understanding these expectations will enable you to be better prepared for gaining and sustaining employment. Gaining knowledge of basic behaviours that can ensure job retention will help you remain employed for longer periods of time.

Job Search Techniques

Looking for employment is one of the most challenging jobs you will ever have and most people know little about how to do it. You will increase your knowledge and open your eyes to techniques you may have never considered.

Positive Communication Skills

Soft skills are very important in getting along at the workplace. A positive attitude will help with energy levels, self confidence and the ability to accept criticism and grow from the experience.

Disclosure of a Disability to Potential Employers

Being able to discuss a disability, injury or illness can often ease the fear of the unknown for a potential employer. Deciding if, when and how to disclose is an important skill to have with a back to work action plan.

Positive Self-Esteem and Confidence

Self-esteem will help with the course of action toward your employment goal. It is a learning process that requires you to focus on the positive. We will work on gaining confidence through tips and techniques.

Conflict & Anger Management

Being able to handle conflict is very helpful at any job. Problem solving and adapting a good attitude for the workplace are important tools we will examine.

Energy Conservation
We will explore energy conservation through a variety of strategies and techniques.

Motivation and Momentum

Motivation plays a huge role in your job search. Being motivated will provide energy to pursue an employment goal.