BlueCat Named on 2019 List of Best Workplaces for Mental Wellness
Key takeawaysThis key takeaway was generated through LLMs crawling the page and coming up with an overview of the content.BlueCat was named to the 2019 Best Workplaces™ for Mental Wellness list after meeting criteria showing 80% of employees agree their workplace is psychologically and emotionally healthy. The article describes BlueCat’s holistic four-pillar wellness approach (mental, financial, social, physical), recent Mental Health First Aid certifications for six employees through the Mental Health Commission of Canada, and the launch of the Not Myself Today initiative to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and foster a supportive culture. The piece emphasizes workplace influence on mental health with cited statistics showing widespread work-related mental health issues and the prevalence of mental illness by age 40, underscoring why employer action matters for operational wellbeing and employee support.
What criteria did BlueCat meet to be named a Best Workplace for Mental Wellness in 2019?
BlueCat qualified for the 2019 Best Workplaces™ for Mental Wellness list by achieving at least 80% employee agreement that the workplace is psychologically and emotionally healthy. The recognition builds on other Great Place to Work designations BlueCat received in 2019 and reflects the company’s culture and core values. The award signals that a strong majority of employees endorsed BlueCat’s mental wellness environment as part of the evaluation.
What training and programs has BlueCat implemented to support mental health at work?
BlueCat’s support includes Mental Health First Aid certification for six employees — completed through the Mental Health Commission of Canada — which trains staff to recognize common mental health problems, respond appropriately, and guide colleagues to resources. The company also launched the Not Myself Today initiative to drive awareness, reduce stigma, and foster a supportive workplace culture. These efforts are integrated into a holistic wellness strategy that treats mental wellbeing alongside financial, social, and physical wellness pillars.
Why does BlueCat focus on workplace mental health and what evidence does the article cite?
The article notes that workplaces have a large influence on mental wellness and cites the Mental Health at Work Report 2017 finding that three out of five employees experienced mental health issues in the past year due to work. It also references the Canadian Mental Health Association statistic that 50% of people will experience a mental illness by age 40, highlighting that working-age populations are significantly affected. These points support BlueCat’s focus on mental health initiatives to reduce stigma, provide support, and improve overall employee wellbeing.
BlueCat is proud to be named on the 2019 list of Best Workplaces™ for Mental Wellness. This announcement follows Great Place to Work naming BlueCat on the 2019 lists of Best Places for Women to Work in Canada and Best Workplace in Canada. This award is certainly a reflection of the people that bring our culture and core values to life. To be recognized, 80% of BlueCat employees must agree that their workplace is psychologically and emotionally healthy.
Mental wellness is one of the four wellness pillars at BlueCat – others being financial, social, and physical. Our holistic approach to wellness understands that the pillars are intertwined and each one plays a role in a person’s overall well-being.
Marwan C. (Manager, Customer Success), Delme H. (Technical Product Manager), David C. (Software Development Manager), Elly V. (Office Manager), Alex M (RVP, Midmarket Sales), Kiya F. (Executive Assistant, not pictured) completed Mental Health First Aid Certification.
Recently, six BlueCat employees became certified to practice Mental Health First Aid. Offered by the Mental Health Commission of Canada, the course equips people with the knowledge and skills to support and respond to common mental health problems. Applying their new skill set, our new Mental Health First Aid team is trained to recognize mental illness, respond accordingly, and guide others to appropriate resources.
This May, BlueCat also launched the Not Myself Today initiative with the objective to drive awareness of mental health in the workplace, reduce stigma, and foster a supportive culture. The Mental Health at Work Report 2017 states 3 out of 5 employees have experienced mental health issues in the past year because of work. Workplaces have a large influence on mental wellness. This is why BlueCat is putting the conversation about mental health at the forefront.
According to the Canadian Mental Health Association, 50% of people will experience a mental illness by the age of 40. That demographic represents a significant fraction of working age people. It is one of many reasons why supporting mental health at work can make a big impact and a reminder that everyone is touched by mental illness.
Jadecy Kidane is the Marketing Content Manager at BlueCat.
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