Adult colouring books were among the various activities as Bruce Telecom held an anxiety and stress day during Mental Health Week this month. “We got a…
Since healthy workplace design accreditation system Fitwel’s soft launch last week, it has attracted more than 50 applications from employers to serve as beta testers or “champions” in the program.…
Ericsson Canada employees will be counting their steps as the company launches a new online wellness program. After launching a pilot program in its Toronto office to “an…
By 2018, 64 per cent of U.S. employers intend to focus on developing a workplace culture that supports employee well-being as a primary strategy to…
Investing in wellness programs can improve both employee health and the bottom line, according to a speaker at Benefits Canada’s Calgary Benefits Summit. “We can…
Many of you have probably never heard of Ben Pobjoy. While he may not be a household name, some of you may have seen his…
What’s the payback from investing in employee well-being? “Profit and employee happiness aren’t mutually exclusive. Our research says that one can drive the other,” Jen…
ABB Canada saw 93 per cent of its 3,200 eligible employees actively enroll in a new benefits plan following the acquisition of manufacturer Thomas & Betts…
Most people understand the negative effects improper sleep quantity can have on their daily activities. We’ve all heard a fellow employee say how they just need…
DJ Galvanizing has launched a monthly wellness program for its employees that focuses on musculoskeletal health. “We had a time where we were seeing a lot…
As residents of Fort McMurray, Alta., continue to deal with the fallout from the recent wildfires that have ravaged the city, organizations like Morneau Shepell…
Canadians spend up to nine hours a day at work. Much of that time is sedentary – sitting at desks, behind the wheel or on…
The City of Ottawa is rolling out a communications plan to promote Mental Health Week across its workforce this week, including articles highlighting the mental-health…
You don’t even have to pick up the phone anymore to call in sick. Today, skipping work can be as simple as sending a brief…
While doing more to support employees with mental-health challenges may prompt some apprehension about a potential increase in absenteeism, one advocate says addressing the issue…
What makes for a useful mental-health mobile application for employee benefits programs? Mobile apps often do a good job disseminating information, but few can ensure…
Desjardins Group is engaging its employees in the 5/30 Health and Wellness Challenge, a six-week motivational program aimed at helping people live a healthier life.…
Supporting and treating mental health illnesses, such as depression, can yield a return of $4.80 for every $1 spent, according to new research by Morneau Shepell. The…
Employers are being encouraged to engage employees in the 65th annual Mental Health Week, from May 2-8, an opportunity to raise awareness about mental health…
Only 13 per cent of global employees are highly engaged and highly satisfied with their workplace, according to new research by office furniture manufacturer Steelcase. The…
With Bill 132, Ontario’s Sexual Violence and Harassment Action Plan Act, receiving royal assent at the Legislative Assembly of Ontario in March, there are key details for…
There’s a solid business case for supporting employees juggling work and caregiving responsibilities, participants at an event in Toronto heard on Wednesday. “Those employers are…
Bell Canada has launched two new support programs under its employee assistance program. Its new peer support referral program connects staff and their family to support…
As multinational companies expand into new markets, services such as employee assistance programs are taking off on a global level as well. “At a macro level, there is a…
More than 1.5 million employees in the greater Toronto and Hamilton area have experienced a mental-health issue, according to new research by CivicAction. The study,…