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HEALTHY WORK ENVIRONMENT [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-07-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Social Problems
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- material deprivation
1, record 1, English, material%20deprivation
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Material deprivation refers to the inability to afford basic goods and services(e. g., food, shelter, a healthy environment) and to engage in activities, such as work. 2, record 1, English, - material%20deprivation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Problèmes sociaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- défavorisation matérielle
1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9favorisation%20mat%C3%A9rielle
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La défavorisation matérielle fait référence à la privation de biens et de commodités de la vie courante tels que l'alimentation, le logement, l'environnement et le travail. 2, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9favorisation%20mat%C3%A9rielle
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Problemas sociales
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- privación material
1, record 1, Spanish, privaci%C3%B3n%20material
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La privación material se refiere a la falta de bienes, servicios, recursos, comodidades y ambiente físico que son habituales, o al menos están ampliamente extendidos, en una sociedad determinada. 1, record 1, Spanish, - privaci%C3%B3n%20material
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-02-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Ship Piloting
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Marine Pilots’ Association
1, record 2, English, Canadian%20Marine%20Pilots%26rsquo%3B%20Association
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- CMPA 1, record 2, English, CMPA
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian Marine Pilots’ Association was founded in 1966 to foster public awareness of the role of marine pilots in protecting public safety and the environment, and to work with other marine stakeholders to ensure a vibrant and healthy marine sector. 1, record 2, English, - Canadian%20Marine%20Pilots%26rsquo%3B%20Association
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Pilotage des navires
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Association des pilotes maritimes du Canada
1, record 2, French, Association%20des%20pilotes%20maritimes%20du%20Canada
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- APMC 1, record 2, French, APMC
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2022-11-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Personnel Management (General)
- Labour and Employment
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- human resources specialist
1, record 3, English, human%20resources%20specialist
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- HR specialist 1, record 3, English, HR%20specialist
correct
- human resources professional 2, record 3, English, human%20resources%20professional
correct
- HR professional 3, record 3, English, HR%20professional
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
HR specialists are responsible for managing the human resources functions. They are in charge of setting up company policies, maintaining employee records, preparing compensation packages, training staff, and ensuring a healthy and secure work environment. It is important for HR specialists to understand labor legislation and guidelines to offer fair, yet competitive pay to future prospects. 4, record 3, English, - human%20resources%20specialist
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Gestion du personnel (Généralités)
- Travail et emploi
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- spécialiste en ressources humaines
1, record 3, French, sp%C3%A9cialiste%20en%20ressources%20humaines
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- spécialiste en RH 2, record 3, French, sp%C3%A9cialiste%20en%20RH
correct, masculine and feminine noun
- professionnel des ressources humaines 3, record 3, French, professionnel%20des%20ressources%20humaines
correct, masculine noun
- professionnelle des ressources humaines 4, record 3, French, professionnelle%20des%20ressources%20humaines
correct, feminine noun
- professionnel des RH 5, record 3, French, professionnel%20des%20RH
correct, masculine noun
- professionnelle des RH 6, record 3, French, professionnelle%20des%20RH
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les spécialistes en RH remplissent une gamme de responsabilités liées au recrutement, à l'embauche, à la formation et à la gestion des employés. 1, record 3, French, - sp%C3%A9cialiste%20en%20ressources%20humaines
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2022-03-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Working Practices and Conditions
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- flexible work arrangement
1, record 4, English, flexible%20work%20arrangement
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- flexible working arrangement 2, record 4, English, flexible%20working%20arrangement
correct
- flexible work option 3, record 4, English, flexible%20work%20option
correct
- flexible working option 4, record 4, English, flexible%20working%20option
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Telework is used where appropriate, including as a means to ensure an inclusive public service and a safe and healthy work environment where employees have access to flexible work arrangements... 5, record 4, English, - flexible%20work%20arrangement
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Choose the flexible work options that fit with your business needs. ... For example, staggered compressed work weeks for your employees can extend customer support hours without relying on overtime. Reduced hours or job sharing arrangements may ... also be necessary as the economy adjusts to the new COVID-19 reality. 4, record 4, English, - flexible%20work%20arrangement
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
flexible work arrangement; flexible working arrangement; flexible work option; flexible working option: designations usually used in the plural. 6, record 4, English, - flexible%20work%20arrangement
Record 4, Key term(s)
- flexible work arrangements
- flexible working arrangements
- flexible work options
- flexible working options
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Régimes et conditions de travail
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- modalité de travail souple
1, record 4, French, modalit%C3%A9%20de%20travail%20souple
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- modalité de travail flexible 2, record 4, French, modalit%C3%A9%20de%20travail%20flexible
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] la possibilité de faire du télétravail est utilisée, s'il y a lieu, y compris dans le but de maintenir une fonction publique inclusive et d'offrir un milieu de travail sain et sécuritaire, assorti de modalités de travail souples [...] 1, record 4, French, - modalit%C3%A9%20de%20travail%20souple
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
modalité de travail souple; modalité de travail flexible : désignations habituellement utilisées au pluriel. 3, record 4, French, - modalit%C3%A9%20de%20travail%20souple
Record 4, Key term(s)
- modalités de travail souples
- modalités de travail flexibles
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Prácticas y condiciones de trabajo
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- modalidad de trabajo flexible
1, record 4, Spanish, modalidad%20de%20trabajo%20flexible
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- modalidad flexible de trabajo 1, record 4, Spanish, modalidad%20flexible%20de%20trabajo
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Las culturas laborales flexibles no solo favorecen la incorporación de mujeres, existe evidencia de que las modalidades de trabajo flexibles pueden promover también el aumento del porcentaje de mujeres en los puestos directivos y en el escalafón corporativo que lleva a esos puestos [...] 1, record 4, Spanish, - modalidad%20de%20trabajo%20flexible
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
modalidad de trabajo flexible; modalidad flexible de trabajo: designaciones utilizadas generalmente en plural. 2, record 4, Spanish, - modalidad%20de%20trabajo%20flexible
Record 4, Key term(s)
- modalidades de trabajo flexibles
- modalidades flexibles de trabajo
Record 5 - internal organization data 2018-08-07
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Agriculture - General
- Occupational Health and Safety
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- AgSafe
1, record 5, English, AgSafe
correct, British Columbia
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- Farm and Ranch Safety and Health Association 2, record 5, English, Farm%20and%20Ranch%20Safety%20and%20Health%20Association
former designation, correct, British Columbia
- FARSHA 3, record 5, English, FARSHA
former designation, correct, British Columbia
- FARSHA 3, record 5, English, FARSHA
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
AgSafe … strives to create a safe and healthy work environment in [British Columbia's] agriculture [sector] through outreach and an active program of education, training and consultation in all regions of the province. 1, record 5, English, - AgSafe
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Agriculture - Généralités
- Santé et sécurité au travail
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- AgSafe
1, record 5, French, AgSafe
correct, British Columbia
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- Farm and Ranch Safety and Health Association 2, record 5, French, Farm%20and%20Ranch%20Safety%20and%20Health%20Association
former designation, correct, feminine noun, British Columbia
- FARSHA 3, record 5, French, FARSHA
former designation, correct, feminine noun, British Columbia
- FARSHA 3, record 5, French, FARSHA
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2018-06-13
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Industrial and Economic Psychology
- Mental health and hygiene
- Special-Language Phraseology
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- psychologically healthy workplace
1, record 6, English, psychologically%20healthy%20workplace
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- psychologically healthy work environment 2, record 6, English, psychologically%20healthy%20work%20environment
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The term "psychologically healthy workplace" is often used when talking about preventing psychological injuries (e.g. stress-related emotional conditions resulting from real or imagined threats or injuries). 3, record 6, English, - psychologically%20healthy%20workplace
Record 6, Key term(s)
- psychologically healthy work place
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Santé et sécurité au travail
- Psychologie industrielle et économique
- Hygiène et santé mentales
- Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- milieu de travail qui favorise le bien-être psychologique des employés
1, record 6, French, milieu%20de%20travail%20qui%20favorise%20le%20bien%2D%C3%AAtre%20psychologique%20des%20employ%C3%A9s
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- environnement de travail qui favorise le bien-être psychologique des employés 1, record 6, French, environnement%20de%20travail%20qui%20favorise%20le%20bien%2D%C3%AAtre%20psychologique%20des%20employ%C3%A9s
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Key term(s)
- milieu de travail qui favorise le bienêtre psychologique des employés
- environnement de travail qui favorise le bienêtre psychologique des employés
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Salud y seguridad en el trabajo
- Psicología económica e industrial
- Higiene y salud mental
- Fraseología de los lenguajes especializados
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- ambiente de trabajo psicológicamente saludable
1, record 6, Spanish, ambiente%20de%20trabajo%20psicol%C3%B3gicamente%20saludable
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- ambiente laboral psicológicamente saludable 1, record 6, Spanish, ambiente%20laboral%20psicol%C3%B3gicamente%20saludable
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2018-03-09
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Mental health and hygiene
- Special-Language Phraseology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- psychologically healthy and safe workplace
1, record 7, English, psychologically%20healthy%20and%20safe%20workplace
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- psychologically healthy and safe work environment 1, record 7, English, psychologically%20healthy%20and%20safe%20work%20environment
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A workplace that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively prevents harm to their mental health. 1, record 7, English, - psychologically%20healthy%20and%20safe%20workplace
Record 7, Key term(s)
- psychologically healthy and safe work place
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Santé et sécurité au travail
- Hygiène et santé mentales
- Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- milieu de travail sain et sécuritaire sur le plan psychologique
1, record 7, French, milieu%20de%20travail%20sain%20et%20s%C3%A9curitaire%20sur%20le%20plan%20psychologique
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- environnement de travail sain et sécuritaire sur le plan psychologique 1, record 7, French, environnement%20de%20travail%20sain%20et%20s%C3%A9curitaire%20sur%20le%20plan%20psychologique
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Milieu de travail qui favorise le bien-être psychologique des employés et qui prévient activement les dommages portés à leur santé mentale. 1, record 7, French, - milieu%20de%20travail%20sain%20et%20s%C3%A9curitaire%20sur%20le%20plan%20psychologique
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2016-08-10
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Ethics and Morals
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- healthy work environment
1, record 8, English, healthy%20work%20environment
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- healthy workplace 2, record 8, English, healthy%20workplace
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Creating and maintaining a healthy workplace. A healthy work environment is one in which fairness, respect, teamwork, cooperation and commitment are fundamental concepts in the environment. 3, record 8, English, - healthy%20work%20environment
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Santé et sécurité au travail
- Éthique et Morale
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- environnement de travail sain
1, record 8, French, environnement%20de%20travail%20sain
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- milieu de travail sain 2, record 8, French, milieu%20de%20travail%20sain
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un milieu de travail sain, c'est quoi au juste? [...] Intimidation, harcèlement et discrimination n’ont pas leur place dans un milieu de travail sain. Ce qui est alors en jeu, c’est la santé psychologique des employés impliqués, mais aussi celle de tous les collègues témoins de loin ou de près. 3, record 8, French, - environnement%20de%20travail%20sain
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Salud y seguridad en el trabajo
- Ética y Moral
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- ambiente de trabajo saludable
1, record 8, Spanish, ambiente%20de%20trabajo%20saludable
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
- entorno de trabajo saludable 1, record 8, Spanish, entorno%20de%20trabajo%20saludable
correct, masculine noun
- entorno laboral saludable 1, record 8, Spanish, entorno%20laboral%20saludable
correct, masculine noun
- ambiente de trabajo sano 1, record 8, Spanish, ambiente%20de%20trabajo%20sano
correct, masculine noun
- ambiente laboral sano 1, record 8, Spanish, ambiente%20laboral%20sano
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Entorno [...] en el que los trabajadores y jefes colaboran en un proceso de mejora continua para promover y proteger la salud, seguridad y bienestar de los trabajadores y la sustentabilidad del ambiente de trabajo [...] 1, record 8, Spanish, - ambiente%20de%20trabajo%20saludable
Record 9 - internal organization data 2012-04-25
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Regional and Municipal Gov. Bodies and Committees
- Environmental Management
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Energy Action Council of Toronto
1, record 9, English, Energy%20Action%20Council%20of%20Toronto
correct, Ontario
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- EnerACT 2, record 9, English, EnerACT
correct, Ontario
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
EnerACT is a not-for-profit organization that delivers innovative solutions to environmental problems and builds capacity in communities to work towards a sustainable future. Our core goal is to promote the aggressive implementation of energy efficiency and renewable energy in order to address the urgent problems of global climate change and urban smog. Our approach is one that acknowledges the links that exist between a healthy environment, a vibrant community and a strong economy : we truly are a sustainability-focussed organization. 3, record 9, English, - Energy%20Action%20Council%20of%20Toronto
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouv. régionaux ou municipaux
- Gestion environnementale
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Energy Action Council of Toronto
1, record 9, French, Energy%20Action%20Council%20of%20Toronto
correct, Ontario
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- EnerACT 2, record 9, French, EnerACT
correct, Ontario
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- Conseil d'action d'énergie de Toronto 3, record 9, French, Conseil%20d%27action%20d%27%C3%A9nergie%20de%20Toronto
unofficial, masculine noun, Ontario
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[EnerACT] est un organisme communautaire à but non lucratif, composé de différents membres et de représentants de l'industrie de l'énergie renouvelable qui se sont consacrés à stimuler une transition vers un futur d'énergie durable. EnerACT travaille avec la société civile, le secteur privé, les gouvernements municipaux et les services publics pour mettre en application une politique et des projets novateurs dans le domaine d’énergie durable. 3, record 9, French, - Energy%20Action%20Council%20of%20Toronto
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Conseil d'action d'énergie de Toronto : n'est pas une traduction officielle, utilisée à titre d'information seulement. 4, record 9, French, - Energy%20Action%20Council%20of%20Toronto
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2007-01-10
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association
1, record 10, English, Canadian%20Vehicle%20Manufacturers%26rsquo%3B%20Association
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- CVMA 1, record 10, English, CVMA
correct
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- Motor Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association 2, record 10, English, Motor%20Vehicle%20Manufacturers%26rsquo%3B%20Association
former designation, correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The CVMA creates a framework within which member companies work together to achieve shared industry objectives on a range of important issues such as consumer protection, the environment and vehicle safety. The CVMA provides research, information, industry-government advocacy and other services aimed at building a better understanding of the importance of a healthy automotive industry to Canada's economic well-being and prosperity. 1, record 10, English, - Canadian%20Vehicle%20Manufacturers%26rsquo%3B%20Association
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Association canadienne des constructeurs de véhicules
1, record 10, French, Association%20canadienne%20des%20constructeurs%20de%20v%C3%A9hicules
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
- ACCV 1, record 10, French, ACCV
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- Société des fabricants de véhicules à moteur 2, record 10, French, Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20des%20fabricants%20de%20v%C3%A9hicules%20%C3%A0%20moteur
former designation, correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'ACCV constitue, pour les sociétés membres, un cadre de collaboration leur permettant d'oeuvrer à la réalisation d'objectifs communs dans divers dossiers importants pour l'industrie, notamment la protection du consommateur, l'environnement et la sécurité des véhicules. L'ACCV effectue des recherches, fournit de l'information, favorise les échanges entre l'industrie et le gouvernement et offre toute une gamme de services destinés à faire mieux comprendre à quel point le bien-être économique et la prospérité du Canada sont tributaires de la vitalité de l'industrie automobile. 1, record 10, French, - Association%20canadienne%20des%20constructeurs%20de%20v%C3%A9hicules
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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