Quebec employers are now legally required to include psychosocial risk prevention in their workplace health and safety programs under the latest provisions of Bill 27.
As a result, insurance company Beneva said it is launching a series of initiatives to help organizations meet the new legal requirements and improve employee retention and performance.
Psychosocial risk factors include work overload, lack of decision-making power, insufficient support and inadequate recognition at work, according to the company. These factors can negatively affect team performance and employee well-being, Beneva said.
Beneva has developed a workplace health solutions guide titled “Transforming Psychosocial Risks into Opportunities to Enhance Team Performance and Commitment” to help organizations implement measures tailored to their needs, the company said.
The company is working with Université Laval’s Relief Research Chair in Mental Health, Self-Management and Work to offer concrete methods, reference materials and support. These include identification of psychosocial risks, integration of self-management tools, and themed conferences led by organizational health specialists, Beneva said.
“Fostering a healthy workplace allows companies to improve engagement, reduce stress and retain talented employees,” said Brigitte Marcoux, Beneva’s director of workplace health best practices and strategic support. “Through its expertise and commitment to mental health, particularly through our research partners, Beneva helps organizations of all sizes create caring, safe and efficient work environments.”
Beneva is a mutual insurance company with 3.5 million members and over 5,500 employees. It was created through the merger of La Capitale and SSQ Insurance in 2020 and has $27.5 billion in assets.
