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2022 Health & Safety Leadership Survey White Paper

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©2022 Workplace Safety & Prevention Services. All rights reserved. 14 YEAR-OVER-YEAR VIEW OF TOP 5 CHALLENGES 2021 Attraction and retention of staff 52% Mental health in the workplace 45% Global pandemic 42% Health and safety avoiding workplace injuries 41% Risk management 26% 2020 Global pandemic 50% Health and safety avoiding workplace injuries 41% Mental health in the workplace 38% Risk management 31% Attraction and retention of staff 30% 2019 Health and safety avoiding workplace injuries 59% Attraction and retention of staff 36% Risk management 35% Regulations and red tape 24% Remaining competitive 22% INTRODUCTION It is important to take note of the shift, but this may not be an indication of lack of commitment, and instead, a sign of the toll the pandemic has taken. The pandemic has elevated cases of burnout and exhaustion, and leaders are at particular risk. The Globe & Mail reported in January that a survey by LifeWorks and Deloitte Canada released in the summer of 2021 found that 82% of senior leaders reported feeling exhausted. The top two sources of stress were work volume compared to pre-pandemic levels, and the desire to provide adequate support for the wellbeing of staff. 3 This quote from a respondent in the Managing category may shed some light on these ratings. "Leadership consumed with pandemic and unable to give time to overall health and safety." There are a few instances of discrepancy between employer and employee perspectives in this year's results, but that is the value of this research. It shines a light on the degree of alignment, differing viewpoints, and opportunities for improvement. This report provides vital insights and tips to help leaders and employees close both real and perceived gaps. Ultimately, the aim is to provide information that makes the process of building a healthy, safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace culture more manageable and achievable.

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