When Campbell Co. of Canada opened its annual flexible benefits enrolment window in December 2016, it made a number of changes to streamline the process,…
Almost half (46 per cent) of employees report they or their colleagues have taken time off after an organizational change, according to new research by…
As Bell Canada continues to roll out its annual Bell Let’s Talk campaign, the telecommunications company is hosting a number of mental health and wellness…
Toronto’s Michael Garron Hospital is launching an anti-bullying program for its employees to mark Bell Let’s Talk Day this week. “Within nursing and within the…
While the Pokémon Go app became a worldwide phenomenon last summer and motivated its players to become more active, they quickly lost interest and subsequently…
When it comes to the cost of health benefits in 2017 and beyond, it’s no surprise industry experts are projecting increases across the board, from…
When support staff working for British Columbia’s public education system call in sick for up to six consecutive days, they receive notification from a union…
As part of its efforts to focus on wellness and expand its health and safety program, a B.C. logging company hosted two seminars with a…
Manulife is providing more mental-health support to employees by increasing its annual coverage of mental-health services to $10,000 per person. Previously, employees could claim up…
Morneau Shepell Ltd. has acquired Longpré, an employee assistance and wellness program provider based in Montreal. The move expands the company’s presence in Quebec following…
As the new year begins, what are the key benefits, pension and investment issues facing plan sponsors in the coming months? For those providing benefits, drug…
Beginning a new year is an opportune time to talk to employees about optimistic behaviour modification and, above all else, overindulgence. For most of us,…
Post-traumatic stress syndrome can affect anyone, whether a first responder who faces traumatic events on the job or someone who experiences an emotional shock such…
With research showing a strong link between personal finance, stress and mental and physical health, it’s time to make financial literacy part of wellness efforts,…
With mental illness affecting 20 per cent of the Canadian population, the impact on the workplace is significant given that it’s the No. 1 cause…
What are some of the causes of mental-health issues and how can employers recognize when an employee is having difficulties? At the 2016 Mental Health…
Armed with statistics and studies, Peter Gove, innovation leader for health management at Green Shield Canada, spoke at the recent Mental Health Summit in Vancouver…
While there’s a lot of talk about how personalized medicine and biomarkers could improve treatment for people with a range of diseases, the technology isn’t…
The world of health and wellness is always changing and the coming new year is no exception. As more employers accept the reality that productivity…
There was a lot to talk about in the health and benefits space in 2016, from the continuing climb of drug plan costs, questions around…
Groups representing nine health-care professions are urging the federal government to reconsider axing the employer-sponsored health-care tax exemption. Removing the exemption would discourage employers from offering…
BASF Canada Inc. is enhancing its compassionate and bereavement policies for about 550 non-unionized employees across Canada. Effective Jan. 1, 2017, the chemicals company will…
Mercer Canada has appointed Alex Boucher as total health management leader for Canada. Based in the organization’s Halifax officer, Boucher joins Mercer with nearly 20…
Sun Life has launched a national health-care provider ratings network for chiropractors, massage therapists, psychologists and other paramedical providers. Under the new ratings network, every…
Nearly 60 top influencers in the benefits, pension and investment industries gathered for a luncheon at the Arcadian Court in Toronto on Oct. 20 to…