Resources and References
60% of Canadians are experiencing mental health issues, with anxiety (40%) being the top concern, followed by stress, depression, and addiction.
Majority of Canadians experiencing mental-health issues not seeking help: survey, January 2021
77% of employees would consider changing jobs for better well-being support3 Read legal footnote3 Canadian Mental Health Association
In a 2019 survey by Wrike, 94% of workers reported feeling stressed at work. The Mayo Clinic recognizes yoga as being effective for stress management.
Health-related absenteeism costs Canadian employers about $16 billion annually2.
https://www.mercer.ca/en/our-thinking/how-much-are-you-losing-to-absenteeism.html
77% of employees would consider changing jobs for better well-being support.3
3. Morneau Shepell finds employees would accept lower pay for enhanced well-being support
More than 70% of virtual consults/exercise are desired by those during work hours. Consideration of time put aside at work for yoga or meditation may be the way to move forward. The benefits of yoga and mindfulness can be felt with as little as 5 – 15 minutes each day, in addition to classes and workshops.
On average, employees who have comprehensive health benefits, including virtual care, are 11% more engaged at work than those who don’t. Read legal footnote1
Canadian insurers processed nearly $600 million in claims related to mental health in 2021, up 75% since 2019.Read legal footnote2
The average cost of mental illness, per employee, is approximately $1,500 per year. Read legal footnote3
"Rethinking the employee compensation package" ; Telus Virtual care · Sep 19, 2022
https://www.telus.com/en/health/blog/rethinking-the-employee-compensation-package
A survey conducted by The Conference Board of Canada together with TELUS Health found a gap of up to 83% between the benefits Canadian employees have and the benefits they want from their employers. https://globenewswire.com/news-release/2021/11/16/2335507/0/en/Study-Canadian-workplace-health-benefits-critical-for-employee-retention.html
Flexwork and telework have increased in importance for employees, with 65% and 72% (respectively) of respondents rating them as essential
A survey conducted by The Conference Board of Canada together with TELUS Health found a gap of up to 83% between the benefits Canadian employees have and the benefits they want from their employers.
49% of respondents say benefits are the second-most important factor when considering job offers.
https://benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/canadians-prioritizing-salary-benefits-in-job-search-survey/