Mental health claims are rising all across Canada. While this can create concern for employers during renewals, it's important to look beyond the numbers to the human story because rising claims don't necessarily mean something is wrong.

June is Pride Month in Canada, which is about so much more than visibility, especially in the workplace. It serves as a time for reflection, education, and support. Inclusion at work goes beyond rainbow branding or one-time campaigns; it’s about building workplaces where people don’t have to hide who they are. Employees want to feel safe, respected, and supported year-round, and benefits and workplace culture both play an important role in this.

Most sources of organizational stress don’t come from bad intentions. In fact, they’re often well-intentioned ways of working. But over time, they can turn into patterns that quietly create strain. This blog discusses some of the most common sources of stress in organizations.

In the workplace, psychological safety is critical for engagement and productivity. But it's also rare. There is plenty of research and many resources - frameworks, guides, etc. - to help companies navigate culture and intentionally build psychological safety in the workplace.