Lafarge North America is a leading supplier of construction materials. Until a few years ago, it was losing its battle against increasing healthcare costs in the…
For individuals who are dependent on alcohol and/or drugs, that dependency can be more than just a social issue—it can also can impact their performance…
Morneau Shepell Ltd., under its Shepell•fgi brand, has launched My EAP version 1.2 for iPad and Android devices. The app provides online access to employee…
While Canadian employers understand the importance of workplace wellness, many are struggling to create comprehensive programs to actually improve employee health—and their bottom lines. That’s…
With roller coaster unemployment levels and an uncertain economy, attracting and retaining talent should be easy, right? Yes, and no, says Towers Watson. While many…
Providing support for employees is the foundation of a healthy and successful work environment. But when it comes to wellness programs, employers aren’t always on…
Today marks World Osteoporosis Day and to recognize it, the International Osteoporosis Foundation has released a 24-page report, Three Steps to Unbreakable Bones: Vitamin D,…
To help employees better manage stress in their work, health and personal life, Morneau Shepell Ltd., through the Shepell·fgi brand, has launched a new online…
Life happens. All of us, at some point, are faced with difficult situations that can have a dramatic effect on our lives and our well-being.…
According to the World Health Organization, as of 2011, mental illness affects 20% of Canadians in the workplace, and mental illness costs Canada $51 billion…
It starts with those ominous words, “The test results are back…” and ends with the word that no one wants to hear: cancer. Cancer requires…
There’s a new online tool to help employers improve mental health in the workplace. “Managing Emotions” was developed by mental health researchers and commissioned by…
October is Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month (CHWM)—an annual celebration designed to promote workplace health and recognize employers that are promoting healthy workplaces. CHWM is presented…
The Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health (CAMIMH) will kick off Mental Illness Awareness Week on Oct. 2. The annual event, established in…
Morneau Shepell Inc. has acquired one of Quebec’s largest employee assistance program (EAP) providers: Jacques Lamarre & Associates and Parcours d’enfant. The acquisition is expected…
For more than 10 years, Karen Liberman was crippled by a clinical depression so severe that she would sometimes spend 24 hours crying. “I was…
Most Canadians are unable to afford psychological care, says a recent EKOS survey conducted on behalf of the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA). The survey found…
Shepell·fgi’s counselling is going virtual. The company now offers employee assistance program (EAP) support via video counselling, enabling face-to-face conversations to be conducted remotely. The…
The benefits of promoting healthy lifestyles in the workplace have been proven; good employee health boosts productivity, stimulates creativity and reduces company insurance costs. Creating…
Stress-free employees work harder and better. Asking employees to rate their stress levels and incorporating anti-stress treatments into your wellness program may help boost employee…
Mental health is on the radar of Canadian organizations. Numerous studies have been conducted on the occurrence of and costs associated with mental health issues.…
Employees in Canada are more likely than their global counterparts to call in sick if they feel stressed, according to a survey conducted by Harris…
One of the biggest potential upsides to containing costs through an optimally designed plan is that plan sponsors then have the budget to ensure better…
Over the last 20 years, we have seen the emergence of a major trend in North America: employee health and wellness are suffering. In Canada…
Traditional approaches to drug plans need to be revisited, but the industry needs to move toward a properly designed flexible benefits program that fosters better…