Over the years, employers have done a lot to improve the health and safety of employees in the workplace—but the mental health side of the house has been left out, says Dr. Heather Stuart, a professor in the Department of Community Heath & Epidemiology at Queen’s University.
Depression can have a significant impact on the workplace, says Dr. Lawrence Martin, an associate professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences with McMaster University in Hamilton, Ont.
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health estimates that mental health conditions are responsible for approximately 30% of all disability claims and 70% of the associated plan costs.
Mary Ann Baynton worked in the insurance field from 1983 to 1996. She ran her own small insurance brokerage for eight of those years, until the experiences of an employee who suffered losses in a fire set Baynton on a course to devote her life to improving the state of workplace mental health.
When an employee becomes mentally ill, where do the employer’s responsibilities begin and end? And what role does the employee play in achieving a successful recovery?
Hundreds of business leaders met in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver on Wednesday to discuss the issue of mental health in the workplace.
Leaders from a range of industries are meeting in Canada’s three biggest cities on Feb. 8 to discuss mental health in the workplace. Morneau Shepell, in partnership with Bell Let's Talk, will host Employers Connect in Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal.
Employees with depression who are receiving treatment while they’re still working are significantly more likely to be productive, according to a study by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH).
Employee mental health is a growing challenge for employers, and it’s recognized as the No. 1 cause of lost productivity in the workplace.
Desjardins Financial Security has announced a new offering under its group insurance plans to help employers better promote health at the workplace and support employees on disability leave. The service is called Contact 360°.