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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2026

Great Workplaces

Deserve to be

CELEBRATED

The Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® Great Employer Award recognizes organizations that turn employee well-being, healthy culture, and meaningful action into part of how they work every day.

Applications Open September 20, 2026

About the Award

Recognition for workplaces that put people first.

You don’t need the biggest wellness budget or the most elaborate program. The Great Employer Award celebrates organizations that take thoughtful, meaningful steps to build a healthier workplace in ways that make sense for their people.

Corporate Social Responsibility

Mental Health and Workplace Culture

Healthy Lifestyles

Physical Environment

2026

Great Workplaces

Deserve to be

CELEBRATED

The Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® Great Employer Award recognizes organizations that turn employee well-being, healthy culture, and meaningful action into part of how they work every day.

About the Award

Recognition for workplaces that put people first.

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