Smokers need not apply
This spring, Momentous Corp., an Ottawa-based tech company attracted a great deal of attention, both positive and negative, by publicly declaring its strict policy of…
- June 11, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 07:00
Latest news in Health/wellness
Few companies believe wellness programs are adequate
A Ceridian survey finds that although 90% of Canadian organizations believe mental health as an important part of a health and wellness strategy, only 22%…
- By: Staff
- June 4, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:31
Morneau Shepell’s updated app broadens EFAP support access
Morneau Shepell has updated its My EAP app to allow employees and their family members to book employee and family assistance program support services on…
- By: Staff
- May 28, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 15:29
The value of prevention for plan sponsors
Prevention has joined diagnosis as a top concern when it comes to keeping employees healthy in the workplace. On May 22, attendees gathered to gain…
- By: Suzanne Bowness
- May 27, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:56
Preparing for a pandemic
Now that cold and flu season has wound down, it’s important for employers to prepare for the upcoming season, including a possible pandemic.
- By: Craig Sebastiano
- May 16, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 15:15
Work can negatively affect employees’ mental health
Forty-seven percent of Canadians say that work and their workplace is the most stressful part of their lives, according to a survey.
- By: Staff
- May 9, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 17:03
Mental health an ongoing concern for employers
The increased incidence of mental disorders across Canada, combined with the growing costs of prescription drugs used to treat mental health issues and the lack…
- By: Staff
- May 8, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 14:54
Are you prepared for Mental Health Week?
This week is the 62nd annual Mental Health Week in Canada.
- By: Staff
- May 7, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 16:36
Age of wisdom
Being 50-plus at Sodexo Canada is an asset. The food and facilities management company— servicing everything from fitness centres and call centres, to food and…
- By: Brooke Smith
- May 1, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 12:34
Making the case for healthcare investment
Canada has been looking at healthcare system the wrong way, according to the president of the Canadian Medical Association.
- By: Staff
- April 26, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 17:49
Employers can help with undue stress
Wondering about an employee who hasn’t been as productive as usual?
- By: Brooke Smith
- April 11, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:33
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
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