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What to consider when implementing a Mental Health and Safety Program in your workplace

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PART ONE PART THREE KEEPING WORKERS IN THE KNOW A common mistake organizations make after conducting a needs assessment is not reporting back to staff in a timely and honest manner. One way of ensuring your program flourishes is understanding the diversity of your workforce and encouraging worker participation at all levels – to offer their input and suggestions. Research from Cloverpop, a decision making and collaboration software company, found that inclusive teams make better business decisions 87% of the time, with those decisions yielding 60% better results. Essentially, do not treat mental health initiatives as some kind of 'flavour of the month' trend. It's not something to be forced upon your staff. These programs need to be implemented for the right reasons, with the mindset of transforming your workplace rather than ticking a box on a health and safety report. It's a journey – but it's one worthwhile. Incorporating senior leadership In order for any workplace mental health program to be successful, it's essential that your senior leadership team is visible and active throughout the development stage. A workplace mental health program takes effort and patience. Remember, creating a mentally healthy workplace requires continual improvement over time, there is no quick fix. Workplace Safety & Prevention Services |  Workplace Mental Health WSPS.CA 14 WSPS.CA 14

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