Screening & Early Intervention
Secondary Prevention
Workplace Health Assessment
Our firm regularly conducts Workplace Health Assessments, a comprehensive evaluation of factors affecting employees’ psychological health and safety.
What characterizes our Workplace Health Assessments:
Allow the identification of issues and areas where improvements can be made to enhance employees’ health and well-being, job satisfaction and by extension productivity.
Are based on the 13 factors outlined in the National Standard of Canada – Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace (2013, reaffirmed 2022).
Incorporate the requirements of the ISO 45003 International Standard - Occupational health and safety management — Psychological health and safety at work — Guidelines for managing psychosocial risks.
Use data collected via questionnaires, individual interviews or a combination of both.
Are customized to meet your organizational needs.
Benefits for leadership to invest in a Workplace Health Assessment
Using the results of a workplace health assessment conducted by St-Pierre, Gauthier & Co. Inc. to inform the development of targeted workplace interventions can help improve employee well-being. Investing in a healthy work environment and employee well-being can reduce absenteeism², enhance job satisfaction³, and mitigate organizational risks related to the 13 factors, while boosting productivity⁴. It also fosters a positive workplace culture, helping employers address issues to retain a healthier, more engaged workforce. This type of assessment provides valuable insights into emerging best pratices for psychological health and safety in the workplace.
" My team has worked together for a long time, but we are now facing challenges with communication and role clarity, which has lead to overlapping tasks. It is evident that this is affecting employees' well-being at work. While we understand the high-level concerns, we need deeper insights into what's happening on the front lines. We're also looking for actionable suggestions to address these challenges and prevent further deterioration in the work environment."
Workplace Investigation
Our firm is certified to conduct workplace investigations, a formal process used by an organization to examine complaints or allegations of misconduct, such as harassment, discrimination, bullying, or internal policy violations.
What characterizes our Workplace Investigations:
Aim to gather facts, analyze the situation, and determine whether any workplace policies or legal standards have been violated.
Involve interviewing relevant parties and reviewing documents or evidence.
Are conducted under the assurance of confidentiality to protect both the reputations of the individuals involved and that of the organization.
Provide findings that enable your organization to make informed decisions on corrective actions, disciplinary measures or policy adjustments
to ensure a fair and safe work environment.
Benefits for leadership to invest in a Workplace Investigation:
Conducting a workplace investigation ensures that the organization meets its legal and regulatory obligations, while helping leadership identify and resolve issues to maintain a positive work environment. It promotes accountability by reinforcing compliance with organizational policies, supports better decision-making by providing leaders with factual information for informed corrective actions or policy updates, and helps protect the organization's reputation by demonstrating a commitment to ethical practices and addressing concerns fairly and transparently. Failure to conduct a thorough investigation can lead to the escalation of workplace issues such as harassment, discrimination, violence and misconduct in the workplace, as well as human rights violations, retaliation, legal exprosure⁵ and can also decrease morale, and lead to increased turnover, absenteeism, and healthcare costs, ultimately negatively impacting productivity⁶. Hiring St-Pierre, Gauthier & Co. Inc. as a third-party ensures an objective perspective and independent analysis of the investigation findings leading to unbiased recommendations. This impartial approach adds credibility and rigor to the process, improving the likelihood of acceptance and implementation within the organization.
" An employee employee approached me to report that a colleague has been bullying them and making derogatory comments to others. They’re now fearful of being around this colleague and worried about the impact on their reputation. The stress is taking a toll on their performance, they're losing sleep, feeling overwhelmed, and have begun missing work. Given the severity of the situation, a workplace investigation is necessary to address these concerns, ensure a fair resolution, and restore a healthy work environment."
" It is time for my performance review, and my manager has been constantly on my case, setting unrealistic expectations and micromanaging every aspect of my work. Recently, they even had a colleague sit beside me to monitor my tasks and tell me ways to improve, which felt demeaning and humiliating. Now, I feel like everyone is watching and whispering about me when I walk by. This situation has crossed the line into harassment and needs to be formally addressed and documented through a workplace investigation."
2. Cooper,C. and Dewe, P. (2008). Well-being-absenteeism, presenteeism, costs and challenges, Occupational Medicine, 58 (8), 522-524. https://doi.org/10.1093/occmed/kqn124
3. Florea, N. V., Croitoru, G. and Stroe, A. S. (2024). Measuring the Association between Emotional and Financial Employee Well-Being and Work Satisfaction. Review of International Comparative Management / Revista de Management Comparat International, 25(3), 448-465.
4. De Neve, J.-E., Kaats, M. and Ward, G. (2024). Workplace Wellbeing and Firm Performance. Academy of Management Proceedings, 19589. https://doi.org/10.5465/AMPROC.2024.19589abstract.
5. Human Resources Professionals Association (n.d.). HRPA Practice Standard: Conducting Workplace Investigations.
https://www.hrpa.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/HRPA-Practice-Standard-Conducting-Workplace-Investigations-1.pdf
6.Canadian human rights commission (2024). Human rights-based approach to workplace investigations. https://www.chrc-ccdp.gc.ca/en/resources/publications/human-rights-based-approach-workplace-investigations