MADISON, Wis.–Equity and inclusion in the workplace are psychological health and safety issue, according to one credit union, which shared its story.
In remarks to a workshop that was part of the Virtual World Credit Union Conference hosted by the World Council of Credit Union, attendees were told psychological safety refers to the efforts taken
to reduce the risk of psychological injury, often in a workplace setting. Psychological health includes the prevention efforts and promotion of good mental health.
Representatives from First West Credit Union in British Columbia showcased their CU’s “journey towards greater diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), and the necessity and opportunity of leveraging parallel efforts toward psychological safety in the workplace, as the means to achieving inclusion,” noted WOCCU.
‘Culture as Cornerstone’
“Like many credit unions, we are values-based organization with ambitious, very clear business strategies and goals,” said Brieann Spencer, senior leadership and learning advisor for First West Credit Union. “We see our culture as the cornerstone that will drive our success as equity, inclusion, diversity and psychological safety.”