As the United States prepares for healthcare reform, almost half of American employers anticipate that voluntary benefits and services will become a more crucial part…
Employers realize that health begins with heading off illness First, the good news: thanks to medical progress, many diseases once viewed as death sentences are…
There is overwhelming evidence of the impact of wealth on people’s health, according to a report.
Sometimes, an organization is very clear on its communications objectives: to educate, heighten awareness, modify behaviours, reduce confusion and put out a call to action.…
Nearly all American employees believe that voluntary work benefits help them simplify and secure their increasingly complex and unpredictable lives, according to a survey.
Organizations are facing benefits plan cost increases, which are driven by healthcare inflation, increased utilization, and an aging workforce with rising health and societal responsibility…
For many workers, the boss’s emails never seem to stop, and many of them expect to receive a response even if a message is sent…
Medavie Blue Cross is offering its members a free online tool that allows them to assess their health risks and develop personalized action plans to…
Job insecurity, abusive supervision, excessive demands, the encroachment of work on family life and domestic relationship problems top the list of factors that contribute to…
Employee role overload negatively impacts the organization's bottom line, and reducing this form of stress can yield the greatest bang for the buck for both…
Smoking bans on all company property both indoors and outdoors should be a visible part of a comprehensive non-smoking policy in Canadian workplaces, according to…
Sunday, June 17, 2001. 9:06 a.m. Father’s Day. I am pretty sure that was what the clock said that morning when my wife, Martha, gave…
We all know the statistics: one in five Canadians will experience a mental health illness in their lifetime and 30% of the short- and long-term…
This spring, Momentous Corp., an Ottawa-based tech company attracted a great deal of attention, both positive and negative, by publicly declaring its strict policy of…
A Ceridian survey finds that although 90% of Canadian organizations believe mental health as an important part of a health and wellness strategy, only 22%…
Morneau Shepell has updated its My EAP app to allow employees and their family members to book employee and family assistance program support services on…
Prevention has joined diagnosis as a top concern when it comes to keeping employees healthy in the workplace. On May 22, attendees gathered to gain…
Now that cold and flu season has wound down, it’s important for employers to prepare for the upcoming season, including a possible pandemic.
Forty-seven percent of Canadians say that work and their workplace is the most stressful part of their lives, according to a survey.
The increased incidence of mental disorders across Canada, combined with the growing costs of prescription drugs used to treat mental health issues and the lack…
This week is the 62nd annual Mental Health Week in Canada.
Being 50-plus at Sodexo Canada is an asset. The food and facilities management company— servicing everything from fitness centres and call centres, to food and…
Canada has been looking at healthcare system the wrong way, according to the president of the Canadian Medical Association.
Wondering about an employee who hasn’t been as productive as usual?
A recent survey commissioned by ParticipACTION has revealed that employees are fine with physical activity in the workplace.