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Harassment and violence prevention, workplace accommodation and substance use guidance
Workplace challenges such as harassment concerns, psychological violence, mental health difficulties, or substance use issues can create significant risks for employees, leadership, and the organization if they are not addressed properly.
We support businesses in putting the right structures and processes in place to manage these situations responsibly and in alignment with Alberta workplace requirements. This includes helping organizations develop or strengthen their harassment and violence prevention plans, guiding employers through situations involving mental health or substance use that may affect safety or performance, and providing support around workplace accommodations and employer responsibilities.
Our goal is to help organizations respond to these situations in a way that protects employees, maintains workplace safety, and supports leadership in making fair and informed decisions. By establishing clear policies, prevention strategies, and guidance for managers, businesses can reduce risks while creating a more respectful and stable work environment.
How much does ignoring the Mental Health of your employees cost your business?
A study conducted in the US in 2022 (Gallup Panel), showed that the cost of a missed workday is estimated to be $340 per day for full-time employees and $170 per day for part-time employees, which could have a major impact on any business.
The american psychiatric assoication identified that employees who come to work but feel unable to function at full capacity on the job can cause loss of productivity. This adds up to another 27.9 days lost annually due to unproductivity.
Gallup research and Modern Health research have identified that employee engagement and well-being are connected in that each one affects the other. Employees who strongly agree that their employer cares about their overall well-being are:
69% less likely to actively search for a new job
3x more likely to be engaged at work
71% less likely to report experiencing burnout
36% more likely to be thriving in their overall lives
5x more likely to strongly advocate for their company as a place to work