Proof That Positive Work Cultures Are More Productive
December 1, 2015 Harvard Business Review
This article from the Harvard Business Review looks at the growing body of research and evidence indicating that a positive work environment leads to dramatic benefits for employers and employees. Looking at health care expenditures, workplace stress, accidents, disengagement and absenteeism, it argues that positive workplace cultures yield better productivity and performance, higher engagement, and increased retention and recruitment.
Topics
Building a case for support Policies, standards and best practices
Related resources
CMA policy on physician health
This CMA policy provides recommendations for promoting healthy practice, training and work culture.
View resource CMA policy on physician healthHealth Care Expenditures Attributable to Primary Care Physician Overall and Burnout-Related Turnover: A Cross-sectional Analysis
This study estimates the health care expenditures attributed to primary care physician turnover.
View resource Health Care Expenditures Attributable to Primary Care Physician Overall and Burnout-Related Turnover: A Cross-sectional AnalysisImplementing the National Standard in the Canadian health sector: A cross-case analysis
This cross-case analysis examines progress in implementation of the National Standard for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace by healthcare sector organizations.
View resource Implementing the National Standard in the Canadian health sector: A cross-case analysisSound Mind: Building the peer support physicians need
View resource Sound Mind: Building the peer support physicians needResponding to and recovering from distress
How health care leaders can support trauma recovery, build effective recovery programs, and support physician wellness during and after a health crisis.
View resource Responding to and recovering from distressIntimidation and harassment prevention
This web page from Resident Doctors of Canada provides links and resources from medical faculties in Canada.
View resource Intimidation and harassment preventionAre you in distress? Get help now.
Call 911 or access physician health and wellness supports.
Are you in distress? Get help now.