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TELUS Health recently released its  TELUS Mental Health Index, which revealed that workers who experience conflict at work lose an average of 55 work days per year.
The index found that among Canadian workers, 26 per cent said that better support for their wellbeing is more important than an increase in salary.
?The negative impacts of stress, whether stemming from external factors or internal dynamics within the workplace, have a ripple effect throughout an organization, impacting every level,? said Juggy Sihota, chief growth officer, TELUS Health.
?The wellbeing of workers and the success of the business are inherently connected. By prioritizing investments in tools, processes and comprehensive benefits plans that foster a psychologically safe and supportive work environment, employers can cultivate a highly engaged and productive workforce that drives business outcomes.” The index noted that mental health and work-related stressors are also linked to productivity loss at work.
According to the index, a total of 28 per cent of Canadian workers have a mental health score of 50 or lower. The productivity loss of this group is at least double the number of days in comparison to the 13 per cent of workers with a mental health score of 90 or higher.
There is also a loss of 55 and 53 working days per year in productivity, respectively, among workers reporting diagnosed depression and anxiety.
The index noted that a majority of work...