Prevent LTD by managing casual absences
Right now, there are employees at workplaces across Canada who may be at risk of absence and disability. They could be coping with physical or…
- By: Mike Schwartz
- October 23, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 06:02
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Manage and measure disability programs
After a decade of steady increases in the incidence and number of days lost to illness and disability, the Conference Board of Canada’s 2009 Employer-Sponsored…
- By: Diane Champagne
- October 5, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 07:01
Creating a positive return-to-work experience
How an employee returns to work following an absence—be it due to a physical or mental illness—will have a huge impact on his or her…
- By: Julie Holden
- October 4, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 01:52
The 3 Ws of return to work
Bringing an employee back to work after a disability is a challenge every employer faces, regardless of the size or scope of its organization.
- By: Mary Crunkleton
- October 3, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 14:30
Caregiving’s impact on the workplace
As our population ages, it’s inevitable that some employees will need to take on a caregiving role in addition to their full-time jobs. In 2007,…
- By: Jamie Marcellus
- October 3, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 08:28
Focus on positive return-to-work experiences
Getting employees who are on sick leave successfully back into the workplace should always be a priority for employers. And with October being Healthy Workplace…
- By: Staff
- October 3, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 07:20
And the winner is…
This year’s winner in the Lifetime Achievement category of the Benefits Canada Workplace Health & Benefits Awards is, Claudine Ducharme from Morneau Shepell. Ducharme is…
- By: Staff
- September 14, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 11:59
Coping with the cost of chronic disease
The specialty drugs for treating chronic conditions can be miraculously effective, but they come with a high price tag, and plan sponsors are pressured to…
- By: Vicki McCullough
- September 12, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 08:56
Benefits of biologics for your employees
Watch this video Interviewed by Benefits Canada at the 2012 Healthy Outcomes Conference, Dr. Chih-Ho Hong from Medical Inc. said that biologics have allowed his…
- By: April Scott-Clarke
- August 30, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 11:36
Improving psychological health at work
More demands, fewer resources—this is the way of today’s working world. As an employer, how you deal with this reality could be the difference between…
- By: April Scott-Clarke
- August 27, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 13:24
Top tactics to reduce absenteeism
Workplace absenteeism is a major concern these days––and with good reason. Even casual absenteeism costs Canadian employers billions of dollars a year. And that doesn’t…
- By: Sonya Felix
- August 27, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 07:30
Substance abuse in the workplace
Watch this video Ensuring positive long-term results with a substance abuse program requires employers to have a well thought out plan. Employers need to make…
- By: Staff
- August 20, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 08:25
Employees unprepared for a disability
The likelihood of life-altering disability affecting employees could be greater than you—and they—think. And employees aren’t prepared for it.
- By: SmallBizAdvisor.ca staff
- May 10, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 12:22
Equitable Life implements electronic claims management system
Equitable Life of Canada has implemented a new online claims system that it says will streamline disability claims case management.
- By: Staff
- May 9, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 07:10
Ontario employers get tips on accessibility
A new program for business owners, Accessbility @ Work, promises to help employers comply with new legislative standards and practices for accommodating disabled employees and…
- By: Staff
- May 8, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 10:37
Five building blocks of disability management
Wellness programs have become more common in the workplace, and the benefits of having these programs make sense. However, they are not being offered everywhere—and…
- By: Rebecca Smith
- January 10, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 12:34
Banyan, Sun Life launch absence management program
Banyan Work Health Solutions Inc. has announced a new program to help manage workplace absence. The program, part of Sun Life Financial’s absence and disability…
- By: Staff
- December 14, 2011 September 13, 2019
- 10:03
Desjardins launches disability management service
Desjardins Financial Security has announced a new offering under its group insurance plans to help employers better promote health at the workplace and support employees…
- By: Staff
- December 1, 2011 September 13, 2019
- 10:00
Green Shield launches accessibility-enhanced website
Green Shield Canada has redesigned its website (greenshield.ca), in order to be more accessible for those with disabilities, such as difficulty typing, moving a mouse…
- By: Staff
- December 1, 2011 September 13, 2019
- 09:52
Video: Don’t view biologics in isolation
Watch this video The introduction of biologics to benefits plans is a double-edged sword: while biologics can significantly increase health outcomes for employees, they can…
- By: Tammy Burns
- October 21, 2011 September 13, 2019
- 12:40
Inflammatory arthritis impedes productivity
Canadians with inflammatory arthritis feel that their disease interferes with their overall happiness and ability to participate in daily activities, according to a recent survey…
- By: Staff
- October 12, 2011 September 13, 2019
- 11:13
Coping with osteoarthritis in the workplace
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most prevalent form of arthritis, affecting approximately three million Canadians. And while it’s commonly believed that arthritis is a disease of…
- By: Tammy Burns
- October 4, 2011 September 13, 2019
- 11:29
Addiction, chronic pain in the workplace: Part 2
The Face to Face Disability Management Forum, held on May 25, 2011, at Toronto’s Fairmont Royal York Hotel, brought together more than 100 plan sponsors,…
- By: Elizabeth Garel
- August 29, 2011 September 13, 2019
- 09:29
Addiction, chronic pain in the workplace: Part 1
Reader Alert: This is Part 1 in a two-part series. Read Part 2. Addiction, mental illness, unhealthy lifestyles…employee disability can stem from a number of causes.…
- By: Elizabeth Garel
- August 24, 2011 September 13, 2019
- 08:35
Ontario proposes family caregiver leave
The Ontario government is proposing an amendment to the province’s Employment Standards Act that would give workers unpaid time off should they need to care…
- By: Tammy Burns, with files from Canadian Press
- August 17, 2011 September 13, 2019
- 11:36