PSYCHOSOCIAL RISKS
Psychosocial risks in the workplace generate extremely
high costs for companies and society.
PSYCHOSOCIAL
RISKS
Psychosocial risks in the workplace generates extremely significant costs for businesses and society.
37% of Canadian workers
feel that mental health is not
a priority for their employer. ⁽¹⁾
42 % of Canadian workers
rate their mental
health as fair ⁽²⁾
Sources :
(1) (2) Report - Mental health is declining among workers in Canada (Dialogue 2024)
MAJOR IMPACTS
Loss of productivity
and efficiency
Increase in turnover rate
Deteriorating
work climate
The economic burden
amounts to $51 billion
a year. ⁽¹⁾
The total loss of productivity
represents $6 billion every
year in Canada. ⁽²⁾
These extremely high costs represent 23%
of total payroll for companies.
Sources :
(1) (2) Mental Health Commission of Canada
MAJOR IMPACTS
Loss of productivity
and efficiency
Increase in turnover rate
Degradation of
work climate
The economic burden amounts
to 51 billion dollars per year. ⁽¹⁾
Total productivity loss
represents 6 billion dollars
every year in Canada ⁽²⁾
These extremely significant
costs represent 23% payroll
for businesses.
Sources :
(1) (2) Mental Health Commission of Canada
PSYCHOSOCIAL RISKS INCLUDE
Harassment in
the workplace
Spousal, family or sexual violence
Violence in
the workplace
Decision-making autonomy
Excessive workload
Support
at work
Organizational
justice
Recognition
at work
Exposure to a potentially traumatic event
PSYCHOSOCIAL RISKS INCLUDE, AMONG OTHERS
Harassment at work
Domestic, family
or sexual violence
Violence at work
Decision-making autonomy
The burden of excessive work
The support at work
Justice organizational
Recognition at work
Exposure to a potentially
traumatic event
PSYCHOSOCIAL RISKS
CAN LEAD TO
Stress
Loss of productivity and efficiency
A worsening
working climate
An increase in
sick leave
An increase
in turnover
PSYCHOSOCIAL RISKS CAN CAUSE
Stress
A loss of productivity
and efficiency
A degradation of the
working climate
An increase in
sick leave
An increase in
turnover rate
THE IMPORTANCE
OF PREVENTION
Prevention of psychosocial risks makes it
possible to significantly reduce costs linked
to absenteeism, presenteeism and staff turnover.
It is a shared responsibility between the employer
and employees, creating a culture of well-being
and mutual support.
THE IMPORTANCE
OF PREVENTION
Prevention of psychosocial risks makes it possible to significantly reduce costs related to absenteeism, presenteeism and turnover of staff.
It is a shared responsibility between the employer and employees, creating a culture of well-being and mutual support.
