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mental, social and psychological
dimensions.
“We’re just not offering programs to our
people, but looking at it holistically by
focusing on prevention and recognizing
that people with different backgrounds
have unique needs, experiences and
challenges related to well-being,” says
Apa. “I call it inclusive well-being, because
this was really well thought-out in terms of
giving everyone a voice from our different
populations. It’s not a one size fits all. It
can never be that again.”
There’s a significant cost
and benefit to be had
around this investment and
getting it right. We
experience lower than
average attrition rates
of our staff, and the benefits
program is one part of that.”
“
Apa says the firm is moving away from
providing only resources to looking at the
behaviours it needs to adopt systemically
to create a psychologically safe
environment.
“If you’ve created that trust as an employer, everything else will flow through,” says
Apa. “It’s not only about programs, it’s how
you’re supporting people on a daily basis.
“When we look at retention and attracting talent, people can work anywhere,” she
says. “We need to give them a reason to do
it here. How you support and care for your
people is a differentiator.”
Boston Consulting Group (BCG) is also
highly motivated to attract and retain top
talent, especially among younger professionals who are prioritizing mental health
and work-life balance.
Nina Abdelmessih, chief operating
officer for BCG in Canada, says the
company has significantly increased its
support for mental health compared to
five years ago. Currently BCG offers up to
$10,000 per year in mental health support
coverage for employees and their families,
including on-site psychologist support,
virtual tools and access to telehealth
providers. Additionally, its family-friendly
supports include over $70,000 of coverage
for fertility, adoption and surrogacy
programs.
LEA Consulting encourages an ownership culture through share purchase and profit sharing plans for all employees, and
helps employees save for the future with matching RSP contributions.
MCCARTHY’S
– NINA ABDELMESSIH,
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, BCG CANADA
An employee at McCarthy Tétrault is recognized for his long service at the firm during a special event.
