Corporate Social Responsibility

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

The interrelationship between the community, the workplace and the employee is known to influence employee health and well-being, as well as the health and performance of the organization. CSR activities are often seen as voluntary, going above and beyond what is legislated or required. This driver includes how the organization’s CSR activities address workplace aspects such as occupational health and safety, human rights, community development, environmental protection and emergency response.

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Mental Health and Workplace Culture

A workplace culture that supports mental health

Culture is created, reinforced and sustained by ongoing patterns of relationships and communications that are known to have an important influence on psychological health and safety. This driver involves an organizational culture that reflects values that support mental health, such as trust, fairness, respect, diversity, inclusion and teamwork.

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Healthy Lifestyles

Support for healthy lifestyles

This involves helping employees develop and maintain healthy lifestyle practices, drop unhealthy/risky habits and make optimal use of the health care system.

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Physical Environment

Attention to occupational health and safety in the physical environment

OH&S has been legislated in Canada for more than 100 years, aiming to reduce the risk of fatalities and workplace disabilities. This driver involves fully and continually addressing matters of occupational health and safety, including the possible impacts of new technologies, production changes, increasing demands on time, and cost containment measures.

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Employee Resources

The Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month® Employee Resources are designed to help employees take an active role in creating a healthier, more positive workplace. Inside, you’ll find practical resources, activities and ideas to support your well-being, build stronger connections with colleagues and bring wellness into your workday in a way that works for you.

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Resources by Week

Week 1

Start Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month® with resources designed to help employees reflect, learn and get involved. Week 1 includes a Welcome Kit, an Employee Wellness Self-Assessment, and a Cultural Wellness Quick Fact Sheet to help employees explore their own well-being and better understand the role workplace culture plays in creating a healthy workplace.

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Week 2

Turn your wellness goals into action with practical tools designed to help you build healthy habits and track your progress. Week 2 includes Habit Tracker Templates, a SMARTIE Goal Workbook, and a Customizable Wellness Worksheet to help you set meaningful goals, create routines that work for you and make wellness part of your everyday life.

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Week 3

Take time to recharge, reflect and support your mental well-being with resources designed for a healthier workday. Week 3 includes a Burnout Prevention Toolkit, Peer Support Program, Mindfulness Break Prompts, and a Weekly Reflection Planner to help you manage stress, build meaningful connections and create space for regular moments of reflection.

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Week 4

Wrap up Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month® by reflecting on your progress and looking ahead. Week 4 includes the Excellence Roadmap to help you carry healthy habits and positive changes forward, along with a Thank You Message to recognize your participation and commitment to making workplace wellness a priority.

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Corporate Social Responsibility

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Healthy Lifestyles

Physical Environment

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