Guarding Minds at Work | Understand Factors and Hazards

Indicators for Workplace Inclusion

Some of the statements used in the psychosocial factors are especially relevant for indicating the extent to which employees feel they belong and are respected in your organization. Survey results are organized to help you consider approaches to improving inclusion.

In an organization where workplace inclusion is less likely to be a psychosocial risk, employees might say:

• People treat each other with respect at work.
• People from all backgrounds are treated fairly in my workplace.
• I feel I am part of a community at work.
• My suggestions are considered at work.
• I do not feel lonely when working.
• People with mental health issues are supported to do their jobs effectively.
• People with physical health issues are supported to do their jobs effectively.
• I am able to do my job in a way that aligns with my values.
• My employer makes efforts to prevent harm to employees from discrimination.
• It is safe to speak up at work.
• My employer makes efforts to prevent harm to employees from bullying.
• I am not being treated unfairly at work because I have a mental illness at work.
• I am not being bullied at work.
• I am not being harassed (verbally, physically, or sexually) at work.
• I am not experiencing discrimination at work.
• I am recognized for good performance.

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Indicators for Workplace Stress and Trauma

Some of the statements used in the psychosocial factors are especially relevant for indicating the extent to which employees feel stressed or traumatized in your organization. Survey results are organized to help you consider approaches to protecting employees from exposure to stressful or traumatic incidents.

In an organization where workplace stress and trauma are less likely to be a psychosocial risk, employees might say:

• I do not feel burned out in my job.
• My workplace effectively handles conflict among employees.
• My workplace has effective ways of addressing inappropriate behaviour from the people we serve.
• Difficult situations at work are addressed effectively.
• When physical risks are identified, my employer responds effectively.
• When psychological risks are identified, my employer responds effectively.
• I am provided with the necessary training to perform my job well.
• People in my organization are held accountable for their actions.
• People at work understand the importance of protecting employee physical safety.
• I have what I need to do my job safely.
• People in my workplace understand the importance of protecting employee psychological safety.
• My employer helps employees cope with workplace stress.
• Management appointments consider the “people skills” necessary for specific positions.
• My work does not threaten my psychological health.
• I am able to do my job in a way that aligns with my values.
• My homelife does not suffer because of my work.
• It is safe to speak up at work.
• I have sufficient time to complete my work.
• Deadlines are reasonable.
• I feel my job is secure.

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