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The Canada Health Act: Then, now and in 2014

The year 2014 will be an important one for Canadians. For one, it’s the year of the next winter Olympics and an opportunity to build…

By: Brian Lindenberg
March 8, 2012 September 13, 2019
13:30

Better support needed for diabetics: Survey

More than three million Canadians are living with diabetes and yet, when it comes to managing their disease on a daily basis, more than one-in-four…

By: Staff
March 6, 2012 September 13, 2019
12:43

Chronic diseases taking a toll on Canadians

Canada gets a poor grade on its population health, according to research by the Conference Board of Canada.

By: Staff
March 2, 2012 September 13, 2019
11:49

Business stress down globally, up in Canada

According to a global survey of 6,000 businesses conducted for the most recent Grant Thornton International Business Report (IBR), 2011 stress levels among business leaders…

By: Staff
February 29, 2012 September 13, 2019
13:38

Drummond’s drug plan insights

You have to hand it to Don Drummond and his team—they pulled no punches in their report from the Commission on the Reform of Ontario’s…

February 24, 2012 September 13, 2019
10:30

Supporting employees with cancer

If cancer is a journey, then a patient’s employer can be considered a vital member of the travel crew. That was one of the key…

By: Elizabeth Garel
February 23, 2012 September 13, 2019
14:19

Inspiration: Mary Ann Baynton’s focus on workplace mental health

Mary Ann Baynton worked in the insurance field from 1983 to 1996. She ran her own small insurance brokerage for eight of those years, until…

By: Neil Faba
February 16, 2012 September 13, 2019
13:07

Taking action on mental health

When an employee becomes mentally ill, where do the employer’s responsibilities begin and end? And what role does the employee play in achieving a successful…

By: Gabrielle Bauer
February 10, 2012 September 13, 2019
10:21

“Let’s Talk” about mental health

Hundreds of business leaders met in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver on Wednesday to discuss the issue of mental health in the workplace.

By: Staff
February 10, 2012 September 13, 2019
09:58

How healthy is your wellness program?

In addition to reducing costs, wellness programs can encourage a more productive and engaged employee population and help to attract and retain valued workers.

By: Mike Kennedy
February 8, 2012 September 13, 2019
14:35

Morneau Shepell, Bell host workplace mental health event

Leaders from a range of industries are meeting in Canada’s three biggest cities on Feb. 8 to discuss mental health in the workplace. Morneau Shepell,…

By: Staff
February 7, 2012 September 13, 2019
10:16

Getting policy-makers on the same healthcare page

The debate between the provinces and the feds about healthcare funding rages on. The question of who owns what remains at the core of the…

By: Brian Lindenberg
February 6, 2012 September 13, 2019
13:58

Morneau Shepell launches online relationship program

Morneau Shepell Ltd., under its Shepell•fgi brand, has launched an online program to help couples gain greater satisfaction in their intimate relationships.

By: Staff
February 6, 2012 September 13, 2019
11:58

Negotiating the social contract

The state of healthcare in Canada is in flux. As the economy forces companies to do more, bill less and accept more risk, the need…

February 1, 2012 September 13, 2019
12:43

Engage your way to wellness

Research carried out in conjunction with Aon Hewitt’s Best Employers in Canada study shows a link between highly engaged employees and improved health and overall…

By: Neil Crawford
January 27, 2012 September 13, 2019
13:41

Coaching employees to keep healthy

Lifestyle health coaching programs have been used extensively in the U.S. and other countries for more than 15 years to provide health improvement services to…

By: Dr. Brenda Wright, Dr. Saul Quint and Dr. Neil Gordon
January 26, 2012 September 13, 2019
12:42

Campbell’s and Tri Fit encourage healthy behaviour

Campbell Company of Canada truly walks the wellness talk, says Veronica Marsden, president of Tri Fit Inc.

By: Sonya Felix
January 19, 2012 September 13, 2019
08:30

Marine Atlantic helps employees to drive change

With an aging employee base and benefits costs rising, Marine Atlantic Inc. decided to really get serious about workplace wellness back in 2004.

By: Sonya Felix
January 17, 2012 September 13, 2019
08:30

Dufferin Child and Family Services looks to behaviour to reduce sick time

A few years ago, Jennifer Moore, manager of HR and organizational development at Dufferin Child and Family Services (DCFS), noticed a spike in casual and…

By: Sonya Felix
January 16, 2012 September 13, 2019
08:30

New website provides answers to widows

A new website, created by Toronto financial advisor Jennifer Black, offers an online resource for widows and widowers.

By: Staff
January 11, 2012 September 13, 2019
13:54

Treat depression to boost productivity

Employees with depression who are receiving treatment while they’re still working are significantly more likely to be productive, according to a study by the Centre…

By: Staff
January 11, 2012 September 13, 2019
11:55

DOT makes wellness a part of the team

When an employee passed away last year from leukemia, Marty Shaw, CEO of DOT Integrated Financial in Toronto, was glad that he had set up…

By: Sonya Felix
January 6, 2012 September 13, 2019
08:00

UHN nurtures healthy healthcare providers

It seems reasonable to assume that people working in healthcare would be more health-conscious than others. But hectic schedules, long hours and working in a…

By: Sonya Felix
January 5, 2012 September 13, 2019
08:00