Safety
Using a Chaplaincy Model for Employee Care and Support
As awareness and advocacy for workplace mental health and well-being continues to rise, an on-site chaplaincy program is one way for contractors to demonstrate a caring culture and support for employees.
By Cal Beyer and Tony Guagliardo
October 6, 2021
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Safety
by Cal Beyer
Cal Beyer is the Director of Risk Management at Lakeside Industries in Issaquah, Wash. Cal has over 27 years of professional experience in safety, insurance and risk management serving the construction industry. He serves on the Executive Committee and is the Co-Lead for the Workplace Task Force of the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention. He also serves on the 2016 Editorial Review Board for Construction Business Owner. Cal received the Danny Parrish Outstanding Leadership Award in 2016 from the Construction Financial Management Association for his work on suicide prevention.
by Tony Guagliardo
Tony Guagliardo is a leader in promoting the value and benefits of the Employee Care Service chaplaincy model to company leaders in all industries and of all sizes. He is based in the Chicagoland area.
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