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…
A new website, created by Toronto financial advisor Jennifer Black, offers an online resource for widows and widowers.
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…
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…
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…
Corporate wellness initiatives have moved beyond simply providing discounts to gyms and offering healthy options in the cafeteria.
Most North American workers did not use all of their available vacation time this year, according to a survey by consulting firm Right Management.
Chronic conditions have become the norm in the workplace and, according to the World Health Organization, chronic disease is expected to account for 89% of…
Shepell•fgi has launched an online help component as part of its employee assistance program (EAP) lineup. The service, called Online Access, allows users to confidentially…
Shifts in technology are not only changing the way Canadians work and do business, they are also changing workplace dynamics, presenting new opportunities—and challenges—to employers…
Employee mental health is a growing challenge for employers, and it’s recognized as the No. 1 cause of lost productivity in the workplace.
Watch this video According the Canadian Diabetes Association, a million Canadians have type 2 diabetes but don’t know it yet. If you think this isn’t…
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…
Canadians may know how to protect their health, but many aren’t taking the time or making the effort to do so, according to a study…
Workplace stress is harming your staff’s mental health and your bottom line, says Towers Watson. Rising health costs, combined with increased employee absence, stress and…
Judy Bridgman knows all too well what it means to go through an emotionally trying time. Her son had a liver transplant when he was…
Technology is a way to drive talent engagement in these days of disgruntled employees. That was the message from Buck Consultants at its “Click. Connect.…
Lawtons Drugs has paired up with LoyaltyOne—owner and operator of the Air Miles loyalty program—to use Air Miles to encourage customers to take better care…
How financially prepared are you for a serious illness? According to Sun Life’s Canadian Health Index, most of us are woefully unprepared.
Mental illness isn’t a laughing matter…or is it? At the 2011 Mental Health Summit, hosted by Benefits Canada at the Sutton Place Hotel in Toronto…
Mental illness affects all organizations, and many struggle to address the problem in a manner that is both humane and fiscally responsible.
The physical dangers associated with a career in the Canadian Forces are readily apparent. Less obvious, perhaps, is the mental strain faced by military personnel…
‘Tis the season—for the flu, that is. And that means it’s time to consider ways to keep your employees healthy and your business running smoothly.
With insurance costs rising for North American companies and their employees, implementing innovative solutions to improve wellness and slow down costs has become a business…
From Lafarge’s perspective, why is focusing on health and wellness a good business strategy? If we’re spending money on benefits above and beyond what the…