Talking for the most part doesn't cost us anything. But for some who shared their personal stories of mental illness - there were potential costs to consider.
Great-West Life and its exceptional people have demonstrated over and over again that this is not about making a business case. It is truly about a passion for employees everywhere.
Centre Overview
This website is an initiative of the Great-West Life Centre for Mental Health in the Workplace
Advancing Workplace Mental Health
2017 marks the 10th anniversary of the Great-West Life Centre for Mental Health in the Workplace. To celebrate, we are looking at advancements we’ve seen in workplace mental health over the past decade and highlighting some of those that have helped make a difference along the way.
Events
Organizational Framework
Consider organizational approaches, strategies, policies, procedures, and interactions that impact the psychological health or safety of employees.
Find out how
Find out how
Assess your Workplace
Assess and address psychological health and safety in your workplace.
Learn more
Learn more
Promote Mental Health at Work
Take time to participate in activities focused on improving mental health at work.
Sign up
Sign up
Management Training
Help leaders learn how to effectively recognize and manage mental health related issues in the workplace.
Get started
Get started
Engage Staff in Solutions
Facilitate discussions related to a psychologically safe workplace.
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View resources
Mental Health Awareness
Watch videos designed to speak directly to people struggling with mental health issues.
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View now
Latest News
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Thank you to the Canadian Mental Health Association for creating a video celebrating the Centre’s 10th anniversary and our collaboration together!
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The Canadian Human Rights Commission released Impaired at work: a guide to accommodating substance dependence. The purpose of the guide is to help Canadian employers understand, first and foremost, that substance dependence is a form of disability protected by the Canadian Human Rights Act. This means that when an employee is dependent on drugs or alcohol, an employer has an obligation to accommodate and support their recovery.
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Tuesday, July 4, 2017
Online, Ontario -
Sunday, October 1, 2017
Nationwide, Ontario
