Psychological Health and Safety in Canadian Workplaces

 

Conducted in co-operation with Canada Life and Workplace Strategies for Mental Health from data gathered online from over 5500 respondents by Pollara Strategic Insights November-December 2021, this 72-page study covers a wide scope of Canadian workplaces, including the high levels of burnout reported by Canadians as a result of COVID-19.

MHRC looked at 13 factors which impact supporting mental health in the workplace.

Key findings include:

  • 35% of all employed Canadians indicate they are burned out

  • A staggering 66% of Nurses in Canada are burnt out

  • 39% of employees have been prepared by their employer to deal with their job’s psychological demands

  • 46% of employees receive feedback that helps them grow

  • 48% of employees feel they are given time to participate in training

  • ​​35% of employees have access to programs to prevent burnout

  • ​​40% of employees have help from employer coping with workplace stress

  • 48% of First Responders feel their work inherently includes psychological risk

  • 82% of employees in the transportation industry feel that disclosing a mental health issue would affect their career prospects

  • 45% of Black Canadians feel safe from workplace discrimination

  • Only 4% of Canadians have workplace policies that have adapted with new COVID-19 mental health supports