psychologically safe workplace – Benefits Canada.com https://www.benefitscanada.com Canada's most influential pension and benefits publication for decision-makers Fri, 22 Nov 2024 22:16:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.8 70% of Canadian employees say employer fosters trusting, safe workplace but challenges remain: survey https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/70-of-canadian-employees-say-employers-fostering-trusting-safe-workplace-but-challenges-remain-survey/ Fri, 22 Nov 2024 20:00:45 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=163141 While seven in 10 (70 per cent) Canadian employees say their employer does a good job of fostering a safe and trusting environment that encourages honest communication, they may still feel uncomfortable talking about issues that affect their work, according to a new survey by the Harris Poll on behalf of Express Services Inc. The […]

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]]> Expert panel: How employers can support managers to effectively champion employee mental health https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-wellness/expert-panel-how-employers-can-support-managers-to-effectively-champion-employee-mental-health/ Fri, 15 Nov 2024 14:00:10 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=162523 Most employees have experienced the powerful impact, whether positive or negative, that a manager can have on their work experience and overall well-being. As conversations about mental health become more common in the workplace, the expectation for support and accommodation has grown. However, many managers still feel unequipped and lack confidence in addressing mental-health issues […]

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]]> 69% of Canadian workers experiencing symptoms related to burnout: survey https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-wellness/69-of-canadian-workers-experiencing-symptoms-related-to-burnout-survey/ Fri, 04 Oct 2024 19:00:18 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=161039 More than two-thirds (69 per cent) of Canadian employees say they’ve experienced symptoms that can develop into burnout, according to a new survey by Pollara Strategic Insights and Workplace Strategies for Mental Health on behalf of the Canada Life Assurance Co. and Mental Health Research Canada. The survey, which polled roughly 2,000 workers, found fatigue […]

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]]> Work still to be done to address mental-health risks in the workplace: 2024 BCHS report launch https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-wellness/work-still-to-be-done-to-address-mental-health-risks-in-the-workplace-2024-bchs-report-launch/ Wed, 25 Sep 2024 13:00:15 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=160404 Benefits plan sponsors’ efforts to reduce stigma around mental-health challenges and encourage employees to bring their whole selves to work are bearing fruit, said benefits and wellness experts during Benefits Canada’s launch event for the 2024 Benefits Canada Healthcare Survey. The survey found three-quarters of plan members and 87 per cent of plan sponsors agreed […]

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]]> Workplace wellness culture influencing job satisfaction, perception of benefits plan: 2024 BCHS https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-wellness/workplace-wellness-culture-influencing-job-satisfaction-perception-of-benefits-plan-2024-bchs/ Fri, 20 Sep 2024 13:00:23 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=160235 While three-quarters (76 per cent) of benefits plan members agreed their employer’s workplace culture or environment encourages health and wellness, plan sponsors were more enthusiastic, with 87 per cent agreeing, according to the 2024 Benefits Canada Healthcare Survey. While 24 per cent of plan members disagreed their workplace culture encourages health and wellness, that percentage rose […]

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]]> Q&A with B.C. Lottery Corp.’s Madhavee Inamdar https://www.benefitscanada.com/archives_/benefits-canada-archive/qa-with-bclcs-madhavee-inamdar/ Fri, 13 Sep 2024 12:53:45 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=159997 The B.C. Lottery Corp.’s manager of diversity, inclusion and belonging discusses weaving inclusivity into the fabric of a business, bringing organizations together to share diversity, equity and inclusion best practices and the joy of canine companions and Bollywood. Q: What top challenges do you face in your role? A: Integrating our DEI priorities into the […]

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]]> Ford, Lowes among employers pulling back from DEI policies https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/ford-lowes-among-employers-pulling-back-from-dei-policies/ Fri, 30 Aug 2024 18:00:07 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=159693 Ford Motor Co. and Lowe’s Companies Inc. have joined the ranks of companies that have pulled back on diversity, equity and inclusion policies while facing pressure from conservative groups. Last week, Ford chief executive officer Jim Farley sent a memo to all employees outlining the changes, including a decision to stop taking part in external […]

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]]> 2024 Mental Health Summit: How plan sponsors can support employees’ self-management of mental health https://www.benefitscanada.com/events/conference-coverage/2024-mental-health-summit-how-plan-sponsors-can-support-employees-self-management-of-mental-health/ Tue, 16 Jul 2024 11:59:43 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=157893 While self-management strategies for mental health can empower plan members, plan sponsors also have a role to play in creating a work environment that’s conducive to mental wellness, said Simon Coulombe, professor of industrial relations at Laval University, during a session at Benefits Canada’s 2024 Mental Health Summit in June. “We know part of the […]

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]]> 2024 Mental Health Summit: What does effective integration of psychological health and safety look like? https://www.benefitscanada.com/events/conference-coverage/2024-mental-health-summit-what-does-effective-integration-of-psychological-health-and-safety-look-like/ Tue, 16 Jul 2024 11:52:20 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=157986 When the National Standard for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace was released just over a decade ago by the Mental Health Commission of Canada, the Bureau de normalisation du Quebec and the CSA Group, many employers questioned the benefit and effectiveness of the voluntary standard, said Liz Horvath, manager of psychological health and […]

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]]> 2024 Vancouver Benefits Summit: The connection between DEI and psychological health https://www.benefitscanada.com/events/conference-coverage/2024-vancouver-benefits-summit-the-connection-between-dei-and-psychological-health/ Mon, 08 Jul 2024 11:59:48 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=156936 By creating a psychologically safe workplace in which employees can feel free to be their authentic selves, employers can encourage increased communication and collaboration, said Paola Ardiles Gamboa, a senior lecturer who served as special projects advisor to the vice-president of people, equity and inclusion at Simon Fraser University, during a session at Benefits Canada’s […]

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