LifeWorks says work still needs to be done to make sure people are taking care of their mental health.

 

Their Mental Health Index score for November is at 64.3 out of one hundred points, a slight decline from October.

 

Additionally, the report finds marginalized Canadian workers were more likely to report that they believe they’re being judged at work and were more likely to receive negative comments from their managers.

 

70 per cent of workers with disabilities responded that they don’t feel that they’re valued at work and were twice as likely to say that their place of employment doesn’t value diversity and inclusion.

 

That contrasts with what Canadians without disabilities reported, with 74 per cent saying that their employer does value diversity and inclusion.

 

For the full interview, listen to Thompson Today at 12:40 and 5:10 this afternoon.