Crystal Ford

Team Lead, WorkplaceNL

Crystal Ford is a Team Lead at WorkplaceNL, where she has worked for the past 3 years, and has a total of 6 years with the organization. She began in 2019 as a Return to Work Facilitator after graduating from CNA with a degree in Business Management – Human Resource Management. Crystal also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Memorial University and has approximately 5 years of experience in the field. She is passionate about education, public speaking, and learning, and actively seeks opportunities to expand her knowledge of the organization and its operations. Crystal also enjoys sharing her expertise with others, including workers, business owners, and college students, particularly in the areas of return to work and workers’ compensation information and legislation.

2:15 pm - 3:00 pm

May 8, 2025 Day 2

ESRTW Discussion with a focus on Mental Heath

This panel discussion will start with a review of RTW challenges faced by employers and trends or strategies they use. They will also discuss RTW challenges and strategies for Mental Health absences including gradual onset stress, depression/anxiety, cumulative trauma in addition to traumatic psychological injuries.