Faced with increasing social and economic performance issues, most large organizations around the world are now investing in workplace health and well-being initiatives. A concern they share is how to evaluate the impacts of workplace health and well-being initiatives and set organizational targets. Despite this concern, it appears that assessing the impacts of a workplace health and well-being initiative, including choosing and using appropriate indicators, is not straightforward for many companies.
This widespread need is what prompted the Global-Watch team to prepare this support guide. Unlike “toolkits” on workplace health and well-being topics which take a “one-size-fits-all” approach, it is impossible to handle the subject of measurement indicators in such a way because of the unique character of every organization and because no indicator is applicable to all work settings.
The content of this guide is based on over forty credible references from around the world, as well as meetings with various experts.
Why Update the Guide on Measurement Indicators?
Mental health and well-being at work are constantly evolving topics. Corporate practices, legal frameworks, and research findings are changing rapidly. Therefore, it is important to stay informed about emerging indicators and those that are gaining significance today. This update aims to align our guide with these developments, helping organizations implement appropriate and effective measurement strategies.
This update aims to provide health and safety managers with suitable tools to better assess and enhance mental health and well-being at work, contributing to a healthy and productive work environment.
What Tools and Topics Are Covered in This Guide?
This support guide serves as a practical tool to assist health and safety managers in several key areas:
- Recommended steps for a measurement approach in occupational health and safety.
- Identification and use of measurement indicators in occupational health and safety.
- Selection and monitoring of process indicators (or "action plan indicators").
- Legal considerations when collecting data from employees.
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When Should You Consult This Guide?
The guide can be referenced at any stage of your occupational health and safety process. It is designed to serve as a resource throughout the entire process, whether during initial reflection, strategy development, or result evaluation.
Whether you are in the diagnostic, implementation, or monitoring phase, it will provide the necessary tools to structure your approach, select relevant indicators, and adjust actions based on identified needs. By integrating this guide into your daily practices, you will foster a proactive and consistent approach to improving mental health and well-being at work.
How to Access the Guide?
The Support Guide: Measurement Indicators for a Strategy Focused on Mental Health and Well-Being at Work is now available! For employers who are members of Global-Watch, we invite you to explore or revisit it, especially if you are currently experiencing a period of uncertainty or turbulence in your organization.
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Furthermore, Global-Watch offers various virtual presentations in companies related to the topic of psychological health and psychosocial risks. See the full list of available presentations on this page.
