This is a guest post from Canadian Mental Health Association Nova Scotia Division
(Member since 2012)
Quiet quitting. Hybrid workspaces. Vaccine policies. The pandemic has impacted the way we feel about where we work, how we work, and the way we work. Job vacancies are at a high, having climbed 3.2 per cent in June from a month earlier, as employers sought to fill more than one million positions for a third consecutive month.
October is Canada’s Healthy Workplace month, a national initiative that focuses on raising awareness around the importance of workplace mental health. Prioritizing the mental well-being of workers is not only the right thing to do but a smart business move. People-centric spaces and programming that support overall health are becoming essential to attract and retain top talent.
Reviewing workplace processes, policies, and access to support can seem like a challenging and overwhelming task. But it is well worth the time, cost, and energy. It’s an opportunity to both get it right with employees and improve the work landscape for the future.
The Canadian Mental Health Association — Nova Scotia Division (CMHA NS) offers workplace wellness information and psychological health and safety training, as well as free programming that supports mental health literacy and wellness. These trainings and programs cover a range of topics, from stress management, to building boundaries, to self-care, to community suicide prevention.
To discover how CMHA NS can help employers and employees meet their mental health and wellness goals, visit: novascotia.cmha.ca
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