Challenge Question
How can Canadian employee wellness programs be better connected to best practices and research in health sectors?
Project Source: From CSA Group Inc.
Project Summary
Many Canadian businesses have begun to adopt employee health and wellness programs as part of their company strategy for a healthy, supportive workplace. When workers feel valued, respected, and satisfied, and when they work in safe, healthy environments, they experience an improved quality of life and are able to be more productive and committed to their work. Wellness programs can encompass issues including violence/bullying, stress, work-life balance, impairment (fatigue, substance use, life stressors), physical health and fitness, and mental health. This project aims to connect Canadian employee wellness programs to best practices and research in health sectors. By creating a link between business-sector wellness programs and health-sector guidelines, we can ensure that employees are receiving the best possible support and resources and that businesses are operating in effective, appropriate ways. Students interested in this project might have background knowledge in business administration, human resources, public policy, and health-related fields, and they may also have interests in issues related to employee rights, mental health, advocacy, and workplace safety.
Sustainable Development Goals
Organizational Profile
CSA Group is a global organization dedicated to safety, social good, and sustainability. We are a leader both in Standards Development and in Testing, Inspection, and Certification around the world, including Canada, the United States, Europe, and Asia. Our mission through our not-for-profit Standards Development organization is to enhance the lives of Canadians through the advancement of standards in the public and private sectors, improving safety, health, the environment, and economic efficiency in Canada and beyond. Our global commercial subsidiaries generate funding in support of this mission by providing testing, inspection, and certification services for manufacturers to ensure safety, environmental, and operating standards. Our mandate at CSA is to hold the future to a higher standard.
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Key Words
- Worker Support
- Wellness Programs
- Best Practices