New study of mental health in the workplace
(Wednesday November 28th, 2007)

The survey, on mental health issues in the Canadian workplace, was conducted by Ipsos Reid. The study was carried out between October 29th and November 6th, 2007 in Canada and involved a full/part-time worker sample of 4122 individuals (1223 managers and 2788 non-managers).

A majority (82%) of Canadian workers indicate that they are 'fully' (23%) or 'mostly fulfilled' (59%) with their jobs.

Furthermore, seven in ten (70%) employees indicate that their workplace is a healthy environment, with managers (74%) being slightly more inclined than non-mangers (68%) to indicate that this is the case.

Similarly, two thirds (65%) of workers say that their employers recognize and appreciate the work that they do with managers being more likely (69%) than workers (63%) to believe that this is true.

A majority (63%) of Canadian workers surveyed report that their employer provides sufficient benefits such as health or dental plans.

Seven in ten (71%) workers in a managerial (73%) or non-managerial role (70%) believe that their employer respects their work/life balance. Moreover, eight in ten (78%) workers say that their employer provides them with the flexibility to respond to personal or family responsibilities.

Further, three quarters (74%) of workers say their employer is supportive when they have personal needs.

For more information, go to the Ipsos Reid website (www.ipsos-na.com/news/pressrelease.cfm?id=3724).