Become a
Crisis-Ready Workplace
Build readiness. Reduce risk. Protect people and performance.
Today’s employers are facing a rapidly changing reality. Expectations around psychological health and safety are rising, compliance standards are evolving, and enforcement is no longer theoretical. At the same time, more employees are experiencing burnout, distress, and crisis, driving increased presenteeism, absenteeism, disability claims, and turnover.
Waiting on the sidelines is too risky. It is already cost Canadian employers
Crisis-Ready Workplace provides a new, practical foundation for organizations that want to move beyond awareness and build real-world readiness. It transforms culture into one of support and shared responsibility by embedding crisis-response capability directly into the workforce.
Why Forward-Thinking Employers Are Acting Now
Most organizations care deeply about their people, but many are not yet equipped for today’s workplace mental health realities.
Psychological health and safety expectations are rising, favouring organizations that act early
Due diligence in mental health is now a legal safeguard and a competitive advantage
Growing costs tied to mental health signal opportunity, since early intervention reduces claims, absenteeism, and turnover
Managers and HR teams want to help, and the right tools turn intention into measurable impact
Fragmented training increases risk, while cohesive, action-oriented programs build confident responders
A proactive system helps you identify challenges sooner, support people more effectively, and create a workplace culture that attracts, retains, and protects your workforce.
A New Foundation for Workplace Readiness
Crisis-Ready Workplace is a comprehensive, preventative approach designed to build internal capacity before crises escalate. Rather than relying solely on HR or external resources, organizations certify employees across teams to act as trained up-standers and peer supports.
This peer-to-peer structure creates coverage where it matters most, on the floor, in teams, and in real time. The result is a workplace culture grounded in confidence, care, and readiness rather than reaction.
How to become a Crisis-Ready Workplace
STEP 1
Train Your Internal Culture Champions
We will match you with a Crisis-Ready Master Trainer who will certify your select team members as Crisis-Ready Interventionists to qualify as Internal Trainers
Internal Trainers will then co-facilitate their first session of up to 50 employees with the Crisis-Ready Master Trainer
Cost per internal trainer is $2,499 per trainer.
STEP 2
Internal Trainers Scale Across Your Organization
Each internal trainer can deliver four (4) training sessions in given year with minimal interruption to workflow.
With up to fifty (50) participants per session each trainer can certify 200 Crisis-Ready Interventionists every year!
STEP 3
Unlock Your Crisis-Ready Workplace for just $99 per employee!
With just 10% of your organization certified as Crisis-Ready Interventionists, you achieve Crisis-Ready Workplace accreditation!
Certifications are valid for 3 years and an organizations are responsible for verifying the number of Crisis-Ready Interventionists within their workforce each year to maintain accreditation
Why 10% works
Many programs recommend training 10% of employees, creating high cost and low retention of skills. Crisis-Ready Workplace focuses on depth, coverage, and practicality.
Only $99 per certified employee across your organization
A scalable, cost-effective alternative to mass training models
Skills are maintained and refreshed through certification cycles
Confidence to support peers reduces confusion and risk
This approach balances impact, affordability, and operational reality.
Trusted by Organizations
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"The stress and demands on HR professionals is increasing. This quality training supports them in their work and ability to assist colleagues while ensuring they can take care of themselves. It's imperative to equip our teams with the tools and supports they require today and for the future."
— Large Private Employer
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"We have had the privilege to have Dr. Howatt conduct workplace mental health training with a focus on crisis. The training was 100% on mark for the needs of our organization. Our team members left with both a solid foundation and tools to bring into the organization immediately."
— Large Canadian Municipality
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"As human adversity loads are getting heavier, we've seen increased crisis behaviours. Crisis-Ready Workplace equips HR teams with new skills and capabilities for both employees and the business to navigate these complex and emotionally charged environments."
— Publicly Traded Organization
Proven by Early Traction
Crisis-Ready Workplace continues to scale across sectors with strong demand from employers seeking practical, defensible solutions.
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