Condo Property Managers: Promoting Mental Health and Combating Harassment in Condos on World Mental Health Day

Recently, the topic of Mental Health has been increasingly present in conversations, both in the condo industry and other industries alike. Sometimes these topics are for good reasons (such as spreading awareness and support), or for bad ones (following incidents such as violence against condo managers, and others. Mental health issues can affect anyone at any time, and is a health matter that everyone should make sure to prioritize.

Today (October 16th) is National Mental Health Day.

At Stratastic, we'd like to take advantage of this opportunity remind property managers and other Condoland citizens to prioritize mental well-being in their workplaces and condo communities. One of the best ways of achieving this is by creating a harassment-free environment (which is not only a suggestion but an obligation for board members).

The Importance Combating Harassment in Condos

Creating a Harassment-Free Workplace for Condo Property Managers

A harassment-free workplace ensures that all employees feel safe, respected, and valued. This foundational respect is vital for mental health and well-being When employees are not burdened by harassment or fear, they can focus more effectively on their tasks, leading to better performance and job satisfaction. It also helps retain talented staff, reducing turnover and the associated costs of hiring and training new employees.

Harassment in any form has a harmful impact on a workplace - Canadian Human Rights Commission

Anti-Harassment Rule for Condo Corporations

Harassment and violence have no place in any workplace, condominium corporations included. It’s important to understand that the exact definitions of harassment and violence vary in legislation; however, we're sharing a general definition below.

“Harassment generally means engaging in a course of vexatious comment of conduct that is known or ought reasonably to be known to be unwelcome. Violence is the actual, attempted or threatened exercise of physical force” - Deborah Howden, Condo Lawyer and Partner at Shibley Righton LLP.

Does your condo corporation have an anti-harassment rule, and the appropriate signage in key places such as the management office, concierge desk, and other common elements?

Use our easy and free template to create an anti-harassment rule now now >

Download our free condo signage now >

Are you dealing with harassment or violence in your workplace? Contact a condo lawyer now for help >

Important resources for Condo Property Managers

At Stratastic, we do our very best effort to contribute to an increasing number of harassment-free condominiums. That is why we have published a comprehensive 6-part series covering both basic and advanced aspects of this troubling in the condo industry.

Condo Property Managers, Boards, Residents, and Vendors can use this to better understand the underlying reasons for this, how to prevent harassment in their condominiums / stratas and how to deal with it.

🏢 Incivility in Condos: Harassment and Violence in the Workplace and Our Community >

🧑‍💼 Harassment in Condos: A Troubling Trend and Its Impact on Condo Managers and Property Management Companies >

⚖️ Incivility and Harassment in Condos: Exploring Existing Measures, Including The Condominium Authority Tribunal (The CAT), Legal Deterrence, + Policy Creation >

🤝 Getting Proactive About Preventing Harassment in Condos: Coming Together as a Community of Condo Managers, Directors, Vendors and Residents >

✋ Protecting Directors and Residents Against Harassment in Condos: Existing Legislative Measures + Future Considerations >

🛑 How Condo Communities Can Take Action Against Harassment: Top Takeaways for Condo Managers, Boards, Residents, and Vendors >

In addition to the above harassment series, Stratastic has also created a Condo Safety page with resources and support for condominiums looking to prevent and protect against harassment. If you're one of the unfortunate condo managers who has dealt with harassment, or know other Condoland citizens who have, we encourage you to share your story now. For additional resources about harassment and more, don't forget to check out Stak'd, our resource library with over 10,000 hand-curated, condo-related resources.

Coming Together to Create Harassment-Free Condos

On World Mental Health Day and every day, let’s commit to fostering a harassment-free and stress-free workspace. By supporting mental well-being through clear policies, supportive resources, and encouraging decompression, we can create a more positive, productive, and resilient community for everyone.

Prioritize mental health and harassment-free condominiums for a better, healthier tomorrow, with Stratastic by your side.

-Stratastic Inc.

P.S.  The Canadian Human Rights Commission has created free resources that can be very useful to start addressing harassment such as: Sample harassment and violence prevention policy and a Sample harassment and violence prevention user guide.

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