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Article

10 May 2015

Author:
Frugalis (Canada)

The impact of workplace mental health on business

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A recent national survey conducted by Morneau Shepell indicates that one in three working Canadians reports having, or having had, a mental health condition…The majority (58 per cent) of employees said their productivity has been negatively impacted by stress at work…Overall, the survey further showed a strong connection between a mentally healthy workplace and the achievement of business objectives…[N]early all employees (87 per cent) believe that a mentally healthy workplace impacts the ability to meet business needs…[E]mployers who were rated favourably on psychological health and safety in the workplace were also rated better on several measures of workplace effectiveness…In taking steps to improve workplace mental health, stigma clearly remains an area of concern. The survey found that in many instances, employees are actually tougher on individuals with mental illness than their employers, and some significantly negative attitudes toward mental illness remain prevalent…