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The organizational culture of a workplace has an influence on employee health. The "culture" of a workplace includes psychosocial aspects such as leadership style, management practices, the way in which work is organized, employee autonomy and control, and social support.

A positive work culture with mutual trust and respect will bring out the best in employees. A workplace with sound beliefs, values and attitudes will help support your workplace wellness program.

"My employees are people first. They have different needs and they have a life outside of work. As their boss I have to be flexible and support them and go the extra mile if I am to expect the same thing in return." - Amy Stiles, restaurant owner

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Create a policy that supports a positive workplace culture. This could include:

Building trust and demonstrating trust behaviours
Acknowledging worker health in your corporate statement
Committing to a balance of work, personal and family responsibilities
Ensure workers know about the policy and include it in new employee orientation

Download the booklet Influencing the Organizational Environment to Create Healthy Workplaces
See the "organizational health" section on page 9 of the booklet Healthy Work Environments: A competitive advantage in today’s economy and labour market
Consider the 10 Policies Every Employer Needs, as recommended by HR Voice
Visit Healthy Workplaces and sign up for the self-serve program to access the Healthy Minds Module or download a sample Respectful Workplace Policy

Offer workshops, lunch & learn sessions and training in trust building for managers and employees
Offer support for dealing with significant change in management, downsizing, or changes in working conditions
Train supervisors in communication and leadership skills