WSPS President and CEO Lynn Brownell says that the Mental Health Commission
of Canada's 13 Factors for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace
are often assessed and applied at an organizational level, but they can be very
effective as the basis for one-on-one conversations to understand individual
concerns and preferences. "This is another tool we can use to strengthen
relationships with individual employees and make sure that we're meeting their
unique needs. Each employee is going to weight these factors differently."
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The 13 Factors for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace are:
1
Organizational culture
2
Psychological and social support
3
Clear leadership & expectations
4
Civility & respect
5
Psychological demands
6
Growth & development
7
Recognition & Reward
8
Involvement & Influence
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Workload management
10
Engagement
11
Balance
12
Psychological protection
13
Protection of physical safety
CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE
In 2021, WSPS, in partnership with the Conference
Board of Canada, developed the Mental Harm
Prevention Roadmap (the Roadmap). It aligns to the
National Standard of Canada for Psychological Health
and Safety in the Workplace, and breaks it down into
relatable, manageable building blocks.
The beauty of the roadmap is that it doesn't have
to be applied in a linear fashion. Employers can pick
and choose areas of focus based on priorities and
preferences in their workplaces. It is an evidence-based
guide that facilitates the creation of mental health
strategies that suit the needs of workplaces of all
types and sizes.
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