Canadians are generally healthy people. Thanks to a high standard of living and public health efforts, such as smoking cessation, immunization and seatbelt safety…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
“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 Financial has bolstered its status in the area of health promotion services with the announced purchase of a 36% stake in Buffett &…
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,…
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…
Ontario broadens scope of workplace safety Ontario has launched a new four-year plan to improve worker safety. The province has already reduced workplace injuries by…
Canadians are spending less time at the office. Statistics Canada reports that the average workweek in this country declined from 38.6 hours to 36.5…
A new resource will be available to help you identify and address psychosocial risks in the workplace One of the biggest challenges in health and…
How to recognize and respond to substance abuse on the job All the clues were there. He would stumble into his Timmins, Ont., office with…
A new resource will be available to help you identify and address psychosocial risks in the workplace Mental illness is often described as “invisible” because…
To achieve a national healthy workplace agenda, health promotion efforts and resources must be directed to employers of all sizes Nearly all of the workplace…
About a third (29 per cent) of shift workers aren’t satisfied with their work-life balance. That compares to 23 per cent of regular day workers who…
As the information age pushes an increasing number of people into desk-bound jobs, sedentary workers are finding it difficult to avoid packing on extra pounds,…
At some point employees have all felt the stress of having too much work at the office and worrying about the consequences at home. But…
Mental health is a growing concern for employers and nearly 80% of them say that mental health issues have increased in importance compared with three…
A survey suggests workers are finding it increasingly difficult to leave work behind while on vacation, and experts contend that correcting the issue is up…
How employers can promote healthier employee lifestyles to help control healthcare costs over the long term. Since the sanofi-aventis Healthcare Survey was first published more…
The most important characteristic that Canadians look for in a job is respectful treatment at work, according to Graham Lowe, a leading work expert and…