Air Canada’s vice-president of global human resources discusses its total mental-health offering, working in a fast-moving industry and exploring the world with family and friends.

Q: What new programs or initiatives are you looking to implement?

A: We have a holistic wellness program at Air Canada called Unlock the Best in You, which focuses on supporting employees across all aspects of their health and well-being — physical health, mental health, financial health and work health. We’re always looking for ways to enhance that program, whether it’s bringing in new fitness classes in our onsite gym or expanding mental-health training opportunities.

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Q: How do you judge the success of a program or initiative?

A: We look at success through program usage data and broader workforce indicators, we benchmark to other organizations and, most importantly, we look at employee sentiment and feedback. If something is truly helping people feel better supported at work and in life, we see that as a win.

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