While your organization may have a flu pandemic plan, it probably doesn’t have a system in place for an obesity pandemic. Yet, with populations getting…
There was a time—not too long ago—when people could smoke on planes. Or when it seemed true that diners in the non-smoking section of a…
In the past few years, confronting the obesity epidemic has become a major policy focus around the world. From a medical and public health perspective,…
Social networking tools are taking workplace wellness programs in a new direction that emphasizes camaraderie and team spirit. An increasing number of employers are using…
The 2010 Healthy Outcomes Conference took place from April 6 to 8, 2010 Covering All the Bases: A Holistic Approach to Healthy Outcomes At the…
Workplace harassment is equally destructive whether it comes in single or multiple forms, a recent study concludes. New research from Queen’s School of Business published…
In 1995, when Buffett & Company first introduced wellness offerings to its clients, senior executives repeatedly asked the same question: What will my return on…
Quebec report – vive la difference May 01, 2010 | Richard Coté 2009 was a challenging year for Canadian employers as group benefits affordability issues…
When executives participating in the 2010 Best Employers in Canada study were asked what they viewed as the primary obstacles to implementing socially and environmentally…
He was a top employee, someone who everyone counted on in the workplace—and then something changed. His personal life started to overlap with work. He…
Although the term “third-party administrator” (TPA) seems pretty clear, the services that these companies provide and how they operate can vary significantly from organization to…
Companies typically share common business goals such as profitable growth and positive recognition. Yet attaining these goals strongly depends on the success of one key…
Dwayne Dubois, chief financial officer of Big Rock Brewery, a Calgary-based craft beer maker, reveals why it is one of Alberta’s Top 50 employers. What…
At I Love Rewards, a developer of HR rewards and recognition software, acknowledging employees for exceptional work isn’t just something the sales crew talks about…
For years, U.S. companies stood virtually alone in their focus on wellness. But recently, there has been a global surge in workplace wellness programs as…
Health benefits costs are always a concern for employers. But integrating a wellness program into the workplace can help reduce drug plan spending and keep…
Mental illness in the workplace costs the Canadian economy $17.7 billion annually due to lost productivity and absenteeism, an amount which could be lessened by…
After surviving the rounds of layoffs and downsizing of the past 18 months, and with the scent of and economic recovery in the air, many…
For many, the January/February period is the toughest time of year. The holidays are over. Lingering credit card bills weigh heavily on the conscience—and the…
The escalation in psychological claims over the past 10 years has been dramatic. Experts now estimate that the cost represents approximately 40% of claims on…
Employers are coming around to the idea of improved productivity through healthy employees healthy—so much so that it is emerging as the top business objective…
Data from Hewitt Associates’ 2010 Best Employers in Canada study indicate that average employee engagement is higher than it was a year ago—69% versus 65%.…
1. Workplace wellness: a casualty of the times? There’s a new economic landscape forming before us. Where will workplace wellness programs fit in? Read more…
Mental health problems that are costing the Canadian economy $51 billion annually could be reduced with workplace programs that emphasize early intervention, prevention and strategies…
Survey: Slow thaw in the labour market According to an ongoing survey by Watson Wyatt (last updated October 2009) on 201 U.S.-based companies, a little…