Indicator Overview

INTENT

The Just program calls for organizations to provide a healthy work environment that holistically fosters employee well-being. Organizations have an opportunity to not only reduce the amounts of work-related stress but to prevent this stress by creating an environment that nourishes and energizes employees.

​​LEVEL ONE

1. Organization has written and posted public policy on optimizing the emotional, social, and spiritual well-being of employees.
   

LEVEL TWO

1. Organization has written and posted public policy on optimizing the emotional, social, and spiritual well-being of employees.
2. Organization has begun planning and initiated some components of a comprehensive employee well-being program (that includes flexible working arrangements, mindfulness training, financial education, lactation/breastfeeding room, meditation/prayer/reflection space, gender neutral bathrooms, employee resource groups, employee assistance programs, planned social/volunteer outings and counseling programs).
   

LEVEL THREE

1. Organization has written and posted public policy on optimizing the emotional, social, and spiritual well-being of employees.
2. Organization has initiated and provides documentation of a comprehensive employee well-being program.
   

LEVEL FOUR

1. Organization has written and posted public policy on optimizing the emotional, social, and spiritual well-being of employees.
2. Organization has implemented and continuously refines a robust employee well-being program.
3. Organization reporting that at least 50% of employees feel engaged at work can apply for recognition at this level.
4. An organization having received a Best Places To Work award within the past two years can apply for recognition at this Level.