Take 10 for office exercise today
A recent survey commissioned by ParticipACTION has revealed that employees are fine with physical activity in the workplace.
- By: Staff
- April 9, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 09:41
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Healthy employees cheaper, loyal and productive
A new, comprehensive study of employees at a Fortune 100 company found their overall well-being predicts future retention, productivity and healthcare costs.
- By: Staff
- April 5, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 09:49
Marijuana use and mental health linked
According to CAMH researchers who studied U.S. data, people with mental illnesses are more than seven times more likely to use cannabis weekly compared to…
- By: Staff
- April 5, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 09:40
Breakdown: How the cookie crumbles
If productivity and efficiency are the pillars of corporate competency, the quest for success might be the demise of employee health.
- By: April Scott-Clarke
- April 1, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 15:29
Q&A with WorkSafeBC
Valerie Molloy, senior manager, safety, health and wellness, with WorkSafeBC, talks about communicating wellness programs within her organization, and some of the other special programs…
- By: Brooke Smith
- April 1, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 07:00
WorkSafeBC makes wellness convenient
WorkSafeBC is just like any other employer, in that it has a health and safety policy, which, by law, follows Occupational Health and Safety regulations.…
- By: Brooke Smith
- April 1, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 07:00
Inspiration: Stéphane Grenier
There’s no sweeter time than maple syrup season for Stéphane Grenier, lead consultant with Mental Health Innovations Consulting.
- By: April Scott-Clarke
- April 1, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 07:00
2013 Employers Cancer Care Summit resource centre
The 2013 Employers Cancer Care Summit, took place March 5th 2013.
- March 20, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 13:43
5 ways to encourage healthy choices
An unhealthy workforce contributes to an employer’s bottom line through lost productivity and higher health premiums, just to name a few ways. Realizing this, wellness…
- By: Donald Chu
- March 18, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 09:17
How well is your wellness program?
In corporate wellness strategies, measurement is often the missing component. To achieve its goals, a corporate wellness strategy must be able to answer two questions:…
- By: Lydia Maksrides
- March 14, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 07:08
Reasons to accommodate childcare needs
Fiona Johnstone was a full-time border services officer for the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) at Toronto Pearson International Airport. She worked rotating shifts and…
- By: Jonas McKay
- February 20, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 07:06
Are your members heart-healthy?
Group benefits plan sponsors, take note: your plan members may be underestimating their heart health risks. A study comparing data from a Desjardins Insurance survey…
- By: Staff
- February 15, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 09:40
A higher standard
When choosing an employee and family assistance program (EFAP) provider, employers often start by considering several factors, including services offered, available resources, organizational fit and…
- By: Tim Davison
- January 29, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 13:58
Mercer, CMHA partner in mental health program
Mercer is joining forces with the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), through its Mental Health Works program, to launch an education program designed to help…
- By: Staff
- January 17, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:09
Mental health standard gets strong employer support
Mental health problems and illnesses have a $50-billion impact on Canada’s economy each year, and 30% of short term and long term disability claims are…
- By: April Scott-Clarke
- January 16, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 15:23
Guiding mental health
he psychological health and safety (PH&S) of employees deserves the same level of attention as their physical well-being. The new National Standard of Canada for…
- By: Merv Gilbert
- January 16, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 07:00
Employees concerned about their weight
A recent poll indicates that weight loss tops the list of employees’ health concerns.
- By: Staff
- January 15, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 09:59
The pharmacist role in workplace wellness
As Canadian organizations struggle to support employees who experience mental health issues, Canadian pharmacists are taking a more active role in mental health matters.
- By: By April Scott-Clarke
- January 9, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:02
2012 Mental Health Summit: Act now
Fewer disability claims and a speedy return-to-work schedule for employees who are getting help with mental health issues—employers want these to be a reality. But…
- By: April Scott-Clarke
- January 7, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 12:25
U.S. health plan increases lower
Cost increases for all types of medical plans in the U.S. are expected to be between 0.2% and 0.6% lower through the first half of…
- By: Staff
- December 17, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 11:43
Health dangers of multi-tasking
Check email, answer the phone, finish a proposal and watch the latest viral YouTube video—all in an hour’s work, right? Tod Maffin, president of engageQ…
- By: April Scott-Clarke
- November 13, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 10:40
How stressed are your employees?
A majority of working Canadians are feeling overwhelmed by stress, and the situation is particularly dire among young employees, according to results from the third…
- By: Neil Faba
- November 5, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 10:17
Jury gives bullied employee $1.46 million
In spite of repeated complaints to Walmart’s district people manager, the company took no steps to intervene or curtail the manager’s behaviour. In fact, after…
- By: Sheryl Smolkin
- November 2, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 11:28
Canadian healthcare spending slows
Figures released by the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) show that the pace of growth in Canadian healthcare spending is slowing.
- By: Staff
- October 31, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 11:44
Employees concerned with physical and mental safety at work
Do your employees feel physically and psychologically safe at work? According to a new Ipsos Reid survey released today, 71% of Canadian employees surveyed report…
- By: Staff
- October 30, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 09:42