Target giving Fitbits to employees
Target is going on a health kick, aimed at both customers and its employees.
- By: Associated Press
- September 16, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:59
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Why you need a wellness committee
The components of a successful workplace wellness program are fairly straightforward and can be implemented within any organization committed to reaching their objectives. Executive support…
- September 15, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 12:54
Caregiving costs $5.5 billion in lost productivity
Caregiving can have a negative impact on the workplace, costing the Canadian economy $5.5 billion in lost productivity, a study finds.
- By: Staff
- September 3, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:37
4 ways to improve Canadian healthcare
Healthcare is the purview of the provinces in Canada, but health leadership—setting big-picture goals, helping achieve best practices across the country and providing long-term, sustainable…
- By: Dr. Joshua Tepper
- August 28, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:26
How the Vancouver Aquarium motivates its staff
The Vancouver Aquarium is teeming not only with diverse marine life but also with diverse staff. It has 253 full and part-time employees—from scientists and…
- By: Brooke Smith
- August 28, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 07:00
Why employers should support workers’ addiction treatment
Addiction and mental health issues are one of the most significant occupational health challenges, reports Profit.
- By: Staff
- August 26, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:08
How to nudge people to make better benefits decisions
You’ve probably heard of using behavioural economics to encourage people to make better investment decisions, but can it apply to health and wellness decisions, too?…
- By: Alyssa Hodder
- August 25, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:32
Liberals pitch flexible work plan
Justin Trudeau is promising a Liberal government would make it easier for more than a million Canadians to have more flexible work hours.
- By: Canadian Press
- August 20, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:04
Diabetes costs expected to increase as population ages
A new study has determined that the average cost of healthcare for Canadians with diabetes is $16,000 over eight years, compared to $6,000 for those…
- By: Canadian Press
- August 19, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 00:01
The economic burden of smoking, obesity and inactivity
Recent research has attached a dollar figure to the cost of smoking, obesity and inactivity across Canada.
- By: Staff
- August 19, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 00:01
Should you let employees buy and sell vacation days?
I’m going to go out on a limb here, and guess that vacation has been on your mind recently. With the sun shining and patios…
- August 5, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:38
Aberdeen to buy Arden Asset Management
Aberdeen Asset Management has entered into an agreement to acquire New York-based Arden Asset Management for an undisclosed amount.
- By: Staff
- August 5, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 09:46
6 in 10 Albertans overweight or obese
Nearly six out of 10 Albertans are overweight or obese, finds a Health Quality Council of Alberta (HQCA) report.
- By: Staff
- July 30, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 09:33
Canada’s medicare system aging badly, panel says
Canada’s medicare system is aging badly, a federal panel has concluded.
- By: Canadian Press
- July 21, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:17
Long waits for healthcare cost $1.2 billion
Long waits for surgeries and medical treatments in 2014 cost Canadians $1.2 billion in lost income and productivity, finds a Fraser Institute study.
- By: Staff
- July 14, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 09:36
Employees are overworked, burnt out
Nearly half of Canadian employees report feeling overworked and burnt out. But the overwhelming majority are still happy at work, according to the Staples Advantage…
- By: Staff
- June 29, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:40
How to deal with diabetes in the workplace
When you think of epidemic, you may think flu. But think again. On Feb. 9, 2010, the World Health Organization declared diabetes a global epidemic.
- By: Brooke Smith
- June 19, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:48
Chronic diseases connected to mental health issues
People with a chronic illness like diabetes or cancer are more prone to mental illness than the general population, finds a HealthPartners report.
- By: Staff
- June 17, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:33
Smoking cessation products and group benefits plans
Last week, three tobacco companies were ordered to pay more than $15 billion in damages to smokers in Quebec.
- By: Brooke Smith
- June 15, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 15:02
Extend your wellness program outside the workplace
When employers decide to set up a workplace wellness program, they need to consider how employees’ family members and their own personal state of well-being…
- June 15, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 12:43
Men’s poor health costs Canada $37 billion annually
A study finds smoking, excess weight, over-consumption of alcohol and physical inactivity are some of the leading causes of chronic disease among Canadian men and…
- By: Staff
- June 15, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 12:02
‘Pharmacists are taking over doctors’ jobs’
That is what I heard in the doctor’s lounge recently. I don’t agree. I feel the more allied health professionals do for Canadian patients the…
- By: Dr. John Crosby
- June 15, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:10
10 lessons for chronic disease prevention and rehabilitation
Some populations are healthier compared to others. Japan and Okinawa come to mind. So what can Canadians learn from these communities’ basic health behaviours relating to…
- By: Brooke Smith
- June 11, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 16:49
Employees more aware of workplace presenteeism than employers
Canadian workers are more likely to see presenteeism as a serious issue than employers, finds a Morneau Shepell survey.
- By: Staff
- June 11, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:18
What’s the value of an EFAP?
Canadian employers face difficulty evaluating the impact of employee and family assistance programs (EFAPs) and many are unsure of how they advance their overall organizational…
- By: Staff
- June 10, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 12:00