“ The recent hiring of a new director of data and digital technologies supported by a dedicated team is going to allow us to really grow this potential ”
— Stacey Rous , EVP & CFO , OTIP
‘ people first ’ has not and will not change .” Throughout the pandemic , OTIP has been active in the communities it serves , donating more than $ 250,000 to food banks and mental health associations across Canada . “ I ’ m on the Canadian Mental Health Association of Waterloo Wellington and a recent study highlighted that 70 % of us are feeling isolated due to that lack of connectivity , which is having a detrimental effect on all our mental health right now .”
In addition , she continues , 70 % of those same survey respondents said they were concerned about becoming sick from COVID-19 , or losing someone close to it . “ This crisis remains at the top of everyone ’ s mind . Given the corresponding mental health challenges we are going to see from an industry perspective , we need to be ready to help the people that maybe unwell , and be there for both employees and members to help them .”
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