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…
CGI Group Inc., Devon Energy Canada and the Manitoba Teachers’ Society were recently awarded for their commitment to health and wellness in the workplace by…
Medaca Health Group has expanded its workplace mental-health treatment programs, adding a range of new services designed to help employers reduce absenteeism, prevent long-term disability…
Home Hardware Stores Ltd. hosted a series of health fairs in November for more than 2,000 employees in Alberta, Nova Scotia and Ontario to raise…
Nearly a third (29 per cent) of Canadians are distracted at work as a result of their personal financial situation, according to Sun Life Financial’s…
As Canadian employers are increasingly recognizing the importance of catering to the diverse needs and preferences of their employees, many are considering the merits of…
Just 53 per cent of Canadians will take a sick day if their symptoms are severe, a poll by Monster Canada has found. The finding,…
How can employers implement a strategic wellness program to make a difference to employees’ mental health? Eric Pfeiffer, senior health management consultant at Manulife, presented…
Benefits are now available for a new kind of employee dependant – fur babies. Digital benefits platform League’s lifestyle spending account is traditionally used for…
How important are opportunities for flexible work and other tools to promote work-life balance in comparison to traditional benefits? Nearly half of Canadian employees value…
Unlimited vacation, free parking, car allowances, concierge services such as food delivery, dog walking and housecleaning are just some of the new perks several companies…
KPMG has opened its annual flexible benefits enrolment window for the coming year and is encouraging employees to actively make selections for their 2017 coverage.…