Back to school or back to stress?
Back-to-school season is an exciting time for parents. But for Canadians in the sandwich generation, who care both for their children and elderly relatives, this…
- By: Staff
- September 5, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 11:12
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Impact of arthritis widespread
September is Arthritis Awareness Month, and the disease impacts workers of all ages.
- By: Staff
- September 2, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 11:13
How to motivate millennials
What makes millennials tick, and how can you motivate them?
- By: Kelly Allder
- September 2, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 07:00
Case study: Mount Sinai Hospital and psychological health
When Mount Sinai Hospital’s poet-in-residence makes her rounds, she delivers the healing power of words.
- By: Staff
- September 1, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 16:23
Case study: BP Canada rolls out flexible benefits and wellness
When BP Canada divested its natural gas businesses in the summer of 2010, it lost 75% of its workforce. At the same time, the company…
- By: Staff
- September 1, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 16:10
Winning employer strategies series
Here are some stories about how various employers have improved workplace wellness.
- By: Staff
- September 1, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 15:56
Are you a flexible employer?
Follow our road map to find out if you're a flexible employer.
- By: Yaldaz Sadakova
- September 1, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 07:00
Case study: City of Calgary helps staff sleep
When the City of Calgary conducted an employee wellness needs survey in 2011, one result served as a wake-up call: more than 60% agreed they…
- By: Staff
- September 1, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 07:00
Case study: Bell Canada trains leaders in mental health
When it comes to tackling mental health issues, Bell Canada is one organization that’s putting its money where its mouth is.
- By: Paula Allen
- September 1, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 07:00
The National Standard: What employers need to know
Mental health is an issue that affects all employers, large and small. While there is no question that keeping employees healthy and productive is smart…
- By: Janet Jackson
- September 1, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 07:00
Understanding the legal risks around mental health
According to the Mental Health Commission of Canada, reports released in 2011 and 2012 indicate that mental health illnesses accounted for roughly 30% of short-…
- By: Julie Holden
- September 1, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 07:00
How to engage employees with mindful wellness
Benefits Canada’s 2014 Healthy Outcomes Conference explored the return on investment in health and wellness programs—and how to create change for the better
- By: Brenda Bouw
- September 1, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 07:00
Police need training to deal with mentally ill: Report
The Mental Health Commission of Canada has released a report outlining recommendations for police education and training to better prepare Canadian police personnel for interactions…
- By: Staff
- August 29, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 15:10
How to make wellness more meaningful
Wellness programs have become markedly more prevalent in recent years, with many more employers relying on these programs as an important complement to their benefits…
- August 21, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 11:35
One-sixth of Canadian Forces personnel have mental, alcohol disorders
In 2013, about one in six full-time regular members of the Canadian Forces reported experiencing symptoms in the previous 12 months consistent with at least…
- By: Staff
- August 19, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 16:27
Employers step up wellness investments
Employers' views of wellness have evolved over the last few years.
- By: Staff
- August 7, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 09:44
Canadians concerned about healthcare costs in retirement
Three-quarters of Canadians feel that health and medical costs will have the biggest financial impact on their senior years, according to a report.
- By: Staff
- August 1, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 09:42
Conference coverage: Employers take action on employee health matters
From diabetes to depression, Benefits Canada’s ROI of One Life Forum explored how employers can take action on employee health matters
- By: Tammy Burns and Brooke Smith
- August 1, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 07:00
Vacations good for employees’ mental health
Vacations are viewed by Canadians as medicine for the body, mind and soul.
- By: Staff
- July 29, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 08:46
RIP to the 40-hour workweek
The traditional 40-hour nine-to-five workweek is now a thing of the past for the vast majority of American workers.
- By: Staff
- July 22, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 08:32
How to deal with PTSD in the workplace
John is a 44-year-old father of two, and a lending officer at a branch of a national bank. Early on in his career, John’s branch…
- July 21, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 07:00
Approval of cancer drugs often delayed: report
The organization that reviews oncology medicines in Canada may unnecessarily delay approvals while cancer patients suffer, according to a study.
- By: Staff
- July 17, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 11:40
OHRC policy addresses human rights issues related to mental health
The Ontario Human Rights Commission has released a new policy that aims to provide user-friendly guidance on how to define, assess, handle and resolve human…
- By: Staff
- July 15, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 08:49
Ceridian launches video EAP counselling
Ceridian's LifeWorks employee assistance program is now offering video counselling for participants who are unable to attend in-person sessions.
- By: Staff
- July 9, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 15:56
Mental health care under-resourced
Governments need to step up their efforts to improve mental health care, which remains poorly resourced and underprioritized in too many countries, according to a…
- By: Staff
- July 8, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 15:20