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The Critical Importance of Cultivating Psychologically Healthy & Safe Work EnvironmentsDr. Joti Samra, R.Psych.CEO & Founder, MyWorkplaceHealth

WWDPI Webinar | February 25, 2020 @ 11am-12pm (15 min Q&A)

Objectives01 The Critical Importance of Psychological Health, Wellness & Resilience

02 The National Standard and PH&S: The Organizational Imperative

03 Best-Practice Action Steps

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HEALTH:“…a state of complete physical, mental & social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.”


- World Health Organization

POLL Question:

Per annum, what percentage of working Canadians experience a psychological health condition?

a) 5%b) 10%c) 20%d) > 50%


1 out of 5 (6.7 million) Canadians will experience a psychological (or, mental)

health issue or illness.…vs. 2.2 million Type 2 diabetes & 1.4 million heart disease

World Health Organization: depression = leading cause of disability worldwide


“Love & work are the cornerstones of humanness”

- Sigmund Freud



Assess, Address & Evaluate

Organizational Practices

Employee Well-Being

Organizational Functioning

(National Standard / 13 Psychosocial Factors)

POLL Question:

How familiar are you with the National Standard of Canada for Psychological Health & Safety in the Workplace?

a) Not at all - never heard of it.b) Not very - heard of it, but don’t know much about it.c) Somewhat - have read the Standard.d) Very - have implemented it.



National Standard of Canada for PH&S (CSA Z1003)

“A PSYCHOLOGICALLY HEALTHY & SAFE WORKPLACE is one that

promotes employees’ psychological well-being and allows no harm to

employee mental health in negligent, reckless or intentional ways.”

Psychologically Safe Leadership


Promotion & Training of PH&S

Promotion of PH&S

● Outlines the responsibility of organizations to set expectations and requirements for those in leadership positions to “prevent psychological harm, promote PH&S of workers, and address problems related to PH&S”

Training of PH&S Skills

● Outlines the responsibility of organizations to “provide accessible coaching and supports as required”, and to assess and address PH&S skills of those in leadership roles



Psychological Support

Organizational Culture

Clear Leadership & Expectations

Civility & Respect

Psychological Job Fit

Growth & Development

Recognition & Reward

Involvement & Influence

Workload Management

Engagement

Balance Psychological Protection

Protection of Physical

Safety

(Other Chronic

Stressors)

Assess Address Evaluate

POLL Question:

Does your organization have a Psychological Health & Safety (PH&S) strategy?

a) Yes.b) No.c) Unsure/Don’t Know.



Organizational Assessment of Work Environment (structured review)

Psychologically Safe Leadership (people leaders)

Enhancement of Psychological Resiliency (all)


Psychologically Healthy & Safe

Work Environments

Increased employee well-being

and job satisfaction

Greater employee

engagement, better

workplace relationships

Reduction in disability,

absenteeism, and

employee turnover

“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more

and become more, you are a leader.”

- Simon Sinek


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