British Columbians are outliving their Cascadian neighbours by an average of two years. The province’s health promotion minister, Gordon Hogg, explains why. British columbia is…
While many baby boomers will retire within the next decade, a number will choose to stay on the job. How will employers address absence management…
Businesses should start putting limits on the culture of having to be in constant contact with the office, says Rod Phillips, CEO of Shepell•fgi. “More…
At this year’s Solutions in Drug Plan Management Conference, experts, employers and health professionals shared how they’re promoting workplace health programs and helping employees take…
As mental health-related disability claims rise, employers look to new strategies to combat stress, depression and other mental disorders in the workplace. As our 24/7…
Talking about mental illness in the workplace may sometimes be frowned upon, but this attitude needs to change, according to Alfred Apps, former chair of…
Thirty-year-olds in today’s workforce want job satisfaction and stability but demand flexibility. Mikal Hiscock and Rebecca Ford don’t know each other, but they have…
Employers should invest in policies, education programs and a culture that supports employees’ mental health, according to the Canadian Mental Health Association. “Businesses are beginning…
The Canadian Mental Health Commission is being charged with raising awareness of mental health in the workplace. Is it up to the task? Finance Minister…
The Canadian workforce is becoming increasingly diverse as organizations look to previously untapped sources to meet the labour shortage challenge. As a result, many workers…
Corporate wellness programs, which can include fitness and nutritional coaching, gym memberships and professional growth opportunities, can only augment employees’ overall health and well-being. Unfortunately,…
Despite the fact that Canadians want to put family first, a survey suggests many are beginning to question whether balance is possible. Although 81% of…
The Ontario government plans to cut small business taxes by $540 million over the next seven years to help offset the increase in the minimum…
The federal government’s Budget 2007 hits the mark when in comes to reducing medical wait times and developing an electronic health record, but falls short…
Canadian employers expect a steady hiring climate for the April to June period, says a Manpower survey. Thirty percent of employers plan to increase their…
Ontario will need approximately 560,000 more workers by the year 2030 to maintain projected potential growth in the province, according to the Conference Board of…
Human resources professionals lack business acumen. They are, more or less, competent providers of essential services. Need to make a hire? Conduct a performance review?…
The National Quality Institute (NQI) is an independent organization founded to improve performance and results of organizations. For 10 years, Delta Hotels has been a…
High levels of work-related stress can impact employees’ home relationships and lead to a higher absenteeism rate, according to Shepell-fgi. Its report, entitled ’Til Stress…
Employees and the organization they work for can benefit from the promotion of workplace health issues, according to Jan Chappel, a technical specialist at the…
About 500,000 Canadian workers experience depression and most of them say the symptoms interfere with their ability to work, according to a study by Statistics…
TAKE A LOOK AT YOUR COLLEAGUE IN THE NEXT OFFICE. He’s a man in his fifties who still wears a suit long after the office…