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Psych Health and Safety Podcast USA

Ten Years of Progress Up North with Mary Ann Baynton

Mar 31, 2023
Mary Ann Baynton, Director of Strategy and Collaboration for Canada Life’s Workplace Strategies for Mental Health, discusses the progress of the Canadian Standard for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace. They talk about the importance of psychological health and safety, the development and implementation of the standard, and the impact of our actions on others. They emphasize the need for continuous dialogue and provide resources for creating a psychologically safe workplace.
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Quick takeaways

  • The Canadian Standard of Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace has influenced 29 countries to adopt similar approaches, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing psychological well-being alongside organizational success.
  • Psychological health and safety in the workplace requires ongoing commitment and a Plan-Do-Check-Act approach to continually assess, improve, and address psychosocial factors impacting employee well-being and the work environment.

Deep dives

The Birth of the National Standard of Canada for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace

Ten years ago, Canada created the National Standard of Canada for psychological health and safety in the workplace, making it the first country to establish such a standard. This milestone has since influenced 29 other countries to adopt similar approaches. The standard, developed by the Mental Health Commission of Canada, aims to prioritize psychological health and safety in the workplace by promoting positive interpersonal treatment among colleagues and ensuring organizational success. It emphasizes that employers can support their employees' mental well-being while also achieving excellence and productivity in the workplace. This achievement in Canada serves as an inspiration and proof of concept for other countries, including the United States, to prioritize psychological health and safety for the benefit of both employees and organizations.

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