Identifying existing workplace initiatives

Build on current actions that already support psychological health and safety at work. Identify existing policies, programs, procedures and opportunities for improvement.

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  • Identify existing initiatives that may have an effect on psychological health and safety at work. List service providers, facilitators, job roles and resources that are involved. These actions may include:
    • Employee feedback
    • Employee engagement surveys
    • Training on emotional intelligence
    • Management training
    • Communication skills training
    • Team building approaches
    • Conflict resolution approaches
    • Mental health and wellness programs
    • Mental health resources
    • A code of conduct or code of ethics
    • Policies and procedures for civility or respect
    • Diversity and inclusion policies
    • Work-life balance policies
    • Internal communication strategies
    • Recognition and rewards systems
    • Opportunities for growth and development
    • Psychological job demand assessments
    • Critical incident responses
    • Employee assistance program and other benefits 
  • Note efforts that have gone into creating and maintaining existing initiatives to motivate ongoing commitment. 
  • Continue successful actions. 
  • Identify any gaps  in current approaches to help inform planning for new actions.
Contributors include:Mary Ann Baynton
Published on Jan. 1, 2016.    Last reviewed on Apr. 30, 2025

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