Winnipeg HRC Minutes (Feb. 15, 2011)

Speaker Event: Towards a Healthy Workplace: Understanding Psychological Harassment and Bullying”

Present: Formal attendance not taken.  Head Count: 36

5:07 – Session called to order by Jocelyne Poirier as Brother Davis was not able to attend

Opening Remarks from the Federation of Labour Occupational Health Centre:  provided a brief overview of services and resources. Online resources collected and recorded as follows:

• www.mflohc.mb.ca   


• http://www.wrha.mb.ca/


• http://www.workplacestressinitiative.ca/

Jocelyne introduces guest Speaker Dr. Leigh Quesnel, PhD, of HQS Consulting Services.

• About the Speaker: Leigh Quesnel is the principal of HQS Consulting Services Inc. with experience as a leading organizational consultant for well over 20 years. He has worked with small and large organizations in both the public and private sector, nationally and internationally.


• His current areas of study and interest include the evolution of management practices, managing surprise, workplace wellness, creating corporate community, the changing meaning of work, leadership, and motivation.


• Dr Quesnel leads the group through a lively and thought provoking discussion focussing on Understanding Psychological Harassment and Bullying in the workplace.  PowerPoint attached.

Meeting adjourned, 7:08 p.m.