Meet the five recipients of the 2026 Global-Watch / Fonds de recherche du Québec scholarships!

Their scientific rigor, the quality of their work, and the originality of their approaches stood out to our jury, composed of leading researchers and HR professionals working in organizations with national and international reach.

• Lydie Breton, Director of quality of life at Sodexo, France
• Valérie Poulin, Senior director, people health and ethics at the Secrétariat du Conseil du trésor, Canada
• Laurence Breton-Kueny, Vice president of the national office of the ANDRH - Association Nationale des DRH, Human resources director at Groupe AFNOR, France
• Cédric Dupire, Prevention advisor at the Service Fédéral des Pensions, Belgium
• Sophie Meunier, Professor of work and organizational psychology, Université du Québec à Montréal
• Michèle Fournier, Director of health and well-being services at Pratt & Whitney, Canada
• France St-Hilaire, Ph. D., Full professor and assistant dean for organizational health within the vice-dean's office for social responsibility and sustainable health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Université de Sherbrooke, Canada 

SCHOLARSHIPS THAT CONNECT SCIENCE AND THE WORLD OF WORK

Valued at $2,000 each, these scholarships aim to promote science communication through Global-Watch scientific popularizations.

These concise knowledge translation summaries are designed for leaders, managers, and HR professionals. They transform research findings into practical recommendations to support mental health and well-being in the workplace.

The selected scientific popularizations will be published on the Global-Watch website and shared internationally through our partners, enabling organizations in Canada and around the world to draw inspiration from the latest scientific advances to strengthen their people-centred and sustainable management practices.

FIVE PROMISING SCIENTIFIC POPULARIZATIONS TO DISCOVER

Charles Cayrat - AI in HR: How can organizations balance performance and employee well-being? 

Postdoctoral Researcher, Department of Human Resources Management, HEC Montréal

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the HR function, from recruitment to talent management. But how can organizations unlock its potential while preserving the human side of work?

Shania Hénault - Perinatal grief among fathers: Four levers to support the return to work

Ph.D. Student in Psychology, UQAM

Still largely unrecognized in workplaces, fathers’ experiences of perinatal grief raise important challenges when returning to work. This scientific popularization sheds light on an often invisible reality and encourages reflection on how organizations can better support it.

Lély-Rose Laurin - When the workplace makes a difference: Preventing and addressing workplace psychological harassment among LGBTQ+ individuals

Ph.D. Candidate in Career Counselling and Guidance Sciences, Université Laval

How can organizations recognize, prevent, and address workplace psychological harassment? This scientific popularization examines the experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals and the role organizations can play in creating safer and more inclusive workplaces.

Romane Masson - Well-intentioned but not always effective: Barriers to the inclusivity of work-life balance policies

Ph.D. Candidate in Work and Organizational Psychology, UQAM

Work-life balance policies are widespread, but do they truly benefit everyone? This scientific popularization explores the barriers that may limit their effectiveness and raises important questions about their inclusivity.

Romane Masson was also recognized with the France St-Hilaire, Ph.D. People’s Choice Award, an honour recognizing work that stands out for its clarity, relevance, and strong potential for impact.

Ngouhnapit Njankouo, Yassahou - Working while caring for a loved one: An often overlooked challenge

Ph.D. Student in the Interdisciplinary Doctoral Program in Health and Society, UQTR

Balancing employment and caregiving responsibilities requires constant adaptation. Drawing on the perspectives of caregivers and managers, this scientific popularization highlights a reality that affects a growing number of workers.

Inspiring work to advance mental health and workplace well-being practices

Over the coming months, stay connected through our website and LinkedIn page to discover these five Scientific Interpretations, which showcase the richness and relevance of research in workplace mental health and well-being.