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Be it Resolved

Does your organization walk the talk on employee health? January is an ideal time to take a new look at old resolutions. And, if you’re…

Beyond Benefits

As the workforce changes, employers will have to re-examine their benefits plans and workplace policies to meet the new needs of their employees. Employers are…

East Coast Swing

This year has seen a shift in how employers are looking at group benefits legislation and plan design. When Bob Dylan wrote the classic folk…

Resource Risk

Why managing HR risk is important in a tough economic environment. HR risk comprises the challenges inherent in managing people, programs and processes, both inside…

The Fight for Talent: How Private Companies Can Attract and Retain Employees

It was the best of times; it was the worst of times. Well, sort of. Clearly the boom in Alberta is leaving employers scrambling for…

Eliminating Illness in the Workplace

The inability to concentrate, an unusual increase in errors, frequent tardiness, increased sick days and lack of enthusiasm—these are all signs of depression. In order…

Physically Depressed

Depression is a condition of the body as well as the brain—one that is progressive, chronic and neurotoxic. That was a key message to those…

Workplace Bullies

Stop them before they wreak havoc on employee health, morale and productivity Scene 1: On a Friday afternoon in a government office, an employee finds…

Battling the Flu on the Work Front

A workplace flu campaign takes planning, education and financial support. But it’s well worth the effort Simply put: the flu is no fun. Its fallout…

Dynamic Duo

GM employees are healthier these days thanks to the joint efforts of Eva Csendes and Lyle Hargrove Employees at three General Motors (GM) assembly plants…

The Champion

Overcoming a massive personal setback, Wolfgang Zimmerman has devoted his life to supporting the rights of injured workers Wolfgang Zimmerman got into the disability management…

  • By: Celia Milne
  • November 1, 2008 September 13, 2019
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The Advocate

Through hours spent writing, speaking and collaborating, Allan Smofsky has helped define workplace health in Canada In order to improve workplace health, you have to…

  • By: Celia Milne
  • November 1, 2008 September 13, 2019
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A Bright Idea

Michelle Knudson’s wellness incentive program is improving the health of hospital employees It’s not always easy to quantify the impact of a workplace wellness program.…

  • By: Patti Ryan
  • November 1, 2008 September 13, 2019
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Trends

Job changes linked to poorer mental health Job loss and other work-related changes can affect more than a person’s wallet. Employment has a profound impact…

  • By: Staff
  • November 1, 2008 September 13, 2019
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Editorial: Employers, Are You Doing Your Part?

  Canadians are generally healthy people. Thanks to a high standard of living and public health efforts, such as smoking cessation, immunization and seatbelt safety…

Factsheet

Perks a new weapon in talent war As the labour market tightens and competition for talent reaches new heights, companies are revisiting their benefits in…

  • By: Staff
  • November 1, 2008 September 13, 2019
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Rules of Engagement

Pacific Blue Cross knows the secret to getting—and keeping—employees engaged in wellness When health promotion efforts fail, it’s often because they “start off with a…

  • By: Patti Ryan
  • November 1, 2008 September 13, 2019
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Avoiding Generational Conflict

A generational perfect storm is approaching as boomers begin to lose their grip on power and the workplace becomes increasingly age-diverse, according to an expert.…

  • By: Jody White
  • October 31, 2008 September 13, 2019
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And the Award Goes to…

What do a workplace health advocate, union director, health benefits administrator, disability management consultant and a wellness team all have in common? They’re all winners…

  • By: Staff
  • October 27, 2008 September 13, 2019
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Wellness Rewards

It starts with biometrics testing and an accelerometer (an advanced pedometer), but where the wellness program ends is really up the employee. For Stantec, an…

The Power of Flexibility

At BC Hydro, the compensation is competitive with other organizations in the industry and the benefits are generous. However, because the utility company is a…

Work-Life Flexibility and Greedy Jobs

“High-pressure,” “demanding,” even “extreme”—these are terms that are used more and more to describe the jobs held by managers and professionals. Due to expectations that…

Sun Life Buys Stake in Buffett & Company

Sun Life Financial has bolstered its status in the area of health promotion services with the announced purchase of a 36% stake in Buffett &…

  • By: Jody White
  • October 7, 2008 September 13, 2019
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Perks a New Weapon in the War for Talent

As the labour market tightens and competition for talent reaches new heights, companies are revisiting their benefits in order to attract and retain quality employees,…

  • By: Jody White
  • September 5, 2008 September 13, 2019
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Fit for Service

Inside the Toronto Police Service’s wellness strategy Dwayne Stamplecoskie never used to think twice before reaching for a sugary, high-carbohydrate mid-day snack despite his high…