Implement an internal tracking system to record and monitor incidents of harassment and bullying.
See below on this page for details about how to complete this commitment.
⚠️ Instructions To Complete This Commitment:
Commitment:
Implement an internal tracking system to record and monitor incidents of harassment and bullying.
Please complete all of the below requirements.
This project is in partnership with UCalgary’s Shift: The Project to End Domestic Violence (Shift) a research hub focused on preventing violence before it starts. The project will explore workplace experiences and identify patterns and opportunities to create safer, more respectful workplaces throughout Banff, Alberta.
There are different instructions for this commitment depending on the size of your organization.
For organizations with fewer than 50 full-time and part-time employees:
Organizations interested in participating can contact Shift directly at: elena.esina@ucalgary.ca.
Please include the following subject line: “WIC Safer Workplaces – Name of organization”
Participating organizations will:
Attend a 30-minute online instructional webinar on October 15, 2026, to learn how to use the workplace incident tracker.
Use the tracker to enter de-identified workplace incident data for the past 3 years (2024-2026)
Keep the completed tracker within their organization. No identifiable data or completed trackers will be shared with Shift/UCalgary.
Provide Shift/UCalgary with a one-page summary confirming completion of the commitment (details below).
2. For organizations with 50 or more full-time and part-time employees:
Organizations interested in participating can contact Shift/UCalgary directly at: elena.esina@ucalgary.ca.
Please include the following subject line: “WIC Safer Workplaces – Name of organization”
Participating organizations will:
Enter into a data-sharing agreement with Shift/UCalgary. A data-sharing agreement outlines what data will be shared, how it can be used, and how it will be kept secure and confidential.
Attend a 30- minute online instructional webinar on October 15, 2026, to learn how to use the workplace incident tracker.
Use the provided tracker to enter de-identified workplace incident data for the past 3 years (the past 3 years (2024-2026)).
Share the completed de-identified tracker with Shift/UCalgary by February 27, 2027.
Receive a confidential, organization-specific report from Shift/UCalgary based on the analysis of information by April 30, 2027.
Shift/UCalgary will also prepare an aggregated community report using data from participating organizations in 2027. All organizations will be invited to the community presentation. Please note: No organizations will be identified, and no individual organization's data will be publicly reported.
Submit Evidence When You have Completed This Commitment
Organizations with fewer than 50 employees will:
Attend the instructional webinar and begin using the workplace incident tracker.
Submit a one-page summary that includes:
Total number of workplace incidents, by type.
Percentage of incidents involving staff, staff and visitors, guests, or patrons.
A one-page brief update on using the tracker, including any successes or challenges.
Organizations with 50 or more employees will:
Sign a data-sharing agreement with Shift/UCalgary.
Attend the instructional webinar.
Complete the workplace incident tracker for 2024-2026.
Submit the completed, de-identified tracker to Shift/UCalgary by February 27, 2027.
*Important Note for Organizations Participating in the Research
This research is not designed to evaluate, rank, or compare individual employers. The goal is to bring data together across participating organizations to identify community-wide patterns and opportunities to prevent workplace harassment and violence. Organizations that sign a data-sharing agreement will receive their own confidential report. Individual organizations will not be identified in any public reporting, and only aggregated results will be shared with community stakeholders.
All research data will be securely held by UCalgary. The research has been approved by the UCalgary Conjoint Faculties Research Ethics Board.
Once you have completed each of the above requirements, upload your evidence using our online form as soon as possible. This allows time for review and feedback.
⏰ Key Dates:
Important dates to remember:
All participating organizations
Attend a 30-minute webinar on October 15, 2026, to learn how to use the workplace incident tracker. The webinar will be recorded for organizations unable to attend live.
Organizations with fewer than 50 employees
Submit a one-page summary by February 27, 2027, that includes:
Total number of workplace incidents, by type.
Percentage of incidents involving staff only and incidents involving staff and visitors, guests, or patrons.
A brief update on using the tracker, including successes or challenges.
Submit the summary to elena.esina@ucalgary.ca.
Organizations with 50 or more employees
Have a signed data-sharing agreement with Shift/UCalgary by end of 2026.
Submit de-identified workplace incident data for 2024–2026 using the provided tracker by February 27, 2027
Submit the completed tracker to elena.esina@ucalgary.ca
✅ Why This Commitment Is Important:
The problem we’re trying to solve:
Workplace harassment and violence affect employees, employers, and the broader tourism and hospitality community.
They can contribute to staff turnover, absenteeism, reduced productivity, and unhealthy workplace cultures.
But no single organization can see the full picture. By bringing together anonymous data from across organizations, we can identify common patterns and risks across the sector and find opportunities to prevent harm before it happens.
Better data helps us build safer, healthier workplaces for everyone.
Benefits:
Organizations with fewer than 50 employees will:
Receive a workplace incident tracker and guidance on how to use it.
Gain a clearer picture of workplace incidents within their organization.
Identify patterns that can help inform organizational prevention efforts.
Demonstrate leadership and commitment to creating safer, more respectful workplaces.
Organizations with 50 or more employees will:
Receive a workplace incident tracker and guidance on how to use it.
Receive confidential, organization-specific insights and recommendations based on their data.
Gain a clearer understanding of patterns, risks, and opportunities for prevention within their organization.
Receive sector-wide insights into common trends and emerging issues.
Help shape future prevention tools, resources, and approaches based on local evidence.
Demonstrate leadership and commitment to creating safer, more respectful workplaces.
📝 Resources:
Details to come
📧 Contact:
Supporting Agency
Elena Esina, Director, Operations & Special Projects,
Shift: The Project to End Domestic Violence
Email: elena.esina@ucalgary.ca
Phone: (403) 613-6816