Canadians are prioritizing mental health and seeking support
May 6, 2024 | Community Manager | No Comments on Canadians are prioritizing mental health and seeking support
Canada has been grappling with a mental health crisis for years, but new data from Sun Life shows people are seeking the help they need. Between 2019 and 2022, the number of Sun Life Group Benefits’ plan members making mental health practitioner claims grew by almost 70%. The volume of claims for mental health practitioners also continues […]
We have annual Engagement Surveys and follow up Focus Groups with our employees. From there we develop Action Plans that involve all departments to work on the primary issues brought up.
We are currently work under a Hybrid model and have frequently held events on days where employees are in the office to ensure they get that in person interaction that they don’t have while working from home.
It’s a constant work in progress, but with a lot of effort and buy in from decision makers, it can make a great impact.
Coming out of the pandemic and a recent merger, a lot of our staff are feeling unsettled, worn out and disconnected. Now is a time for recovery, reintegration, and reintroduction. We have had an outside group come in and do focus groups and we are working on identifying key concerns and finding the path to move forward, all while supporting staff in the best way. It is a delicate and challenging task.