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…
Canadian workers are concerned about stress and the impact it’s having on their mental health, according to the 11th edition of The sanofi-aventis Healthcare Survey.…
Canada’s Healthy Workplace Week is officially becoming a month. This year, organizations can take part in the national workplace-health-promotion campaign for an entire month—from September…
Sue Brown guides employers through the steps of creating a healthy workplace When Sue Brown began her career in health and wellness more than 25…
On the Road to Wellness May 01, 2008 | Various Authors Our 2008 Healthy Outcomes conference provides directions on motivating employees to take responsibility for…
Waist Management May 01, 2008 | Gabrielle Bauer More employers are making their employees’ weight their business. Here’s why. Deborah Bolland, an administrative assistant living…
The situation in Canada seems to be improving, but more research is needed. Work stress often gets labelled a 21st century epidemic. Studies link chronic…
Increasing stress rates in the workplace are not only detrimental to the well-being of workers, but are costly to employers as well, according to a…
Often when I meet workplace health professionals I hear that one of their biggest challenges is getting senior-level support for wellness initiatives. It’s no…