How to recognize and respond to substance abuse on the job All the clues were there. He would stumble into his Timmins, Ont., office with…
A new resource will be available to help you identify and address psychosocial risks in the workplace Mental illness is often described as “invisible” because…
To achieve a national healthy workplace agenda, health promotion efforts and resources must be directed to employers of all sizes Nearly all of the workplace…
Inside the Toronto Police Service’s wellness strategy Dwayne Stamplecoskie never used to think twice before reaching for a sugary, high-carbohydrate mid-day snack despite his high…
Ontario broadens scope of workplace safety Ontario has launched a new four-year plan to improve worker safety. The province has already reduced workplace injuries by…
Canadians are spending less time at the office. Statistics Canada reports that the average workweek in this country declined from 38.6 hours to 36.5…
About a third (29 per cent) of shift workers aren’t satisfied with their work-life balance. That compares to 23 per cent of regular day workers who…
On July 14, 2008, the federal Department of Finance released draft legislative proposals to implement some outstanding tax measures from the 2008 Federal Budget, including…
As the cost of maintaining employee benefit programs continues to rise, a report finds that some companies have learned that prevention is the best medicine…
A new strategy is emerging in the fight to control prescription drug costs amongst employers: getting employees involved in their own healthcare. According to a…
As the information age pushes an increasing number of people into desk-bound jobs, sedentary workers are finding it difficult to avoid packing on extra pounds,…
The design of most long-term disability plans can best be described as “too little too late,” leaving employees in an unfortunate but predictable situation. Group…
Employers are making greater efforts to promote patient adherence and foster a culture of health in the workplace to help manage chronic conditions. Three years…
An article on the federal government’s spring economic update, including the creation of Canada’s first sovereign wealth fund, was the most-read article on BenefitsCanada.com this…
An article on how legislative changes in Alberta are impacting employer-sponsored benefits plans was the most-read article on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the…
A lawsuit against the Canadian Broadcasting Corp.’s Yellowknife bureau is serving as a broader wake-up call for employers navigating workplace culture, psychological safety and reputational…
The Bank of Montreal is supporting employee mental health through an enhanced employee assistance program, an upcoming Indigenous cognitive behavioural therapy tool and an internal…
Air Canada’s vice-president of global human resources discusses its total mental-health offering, working in a fast-moving industry and exploring the world with family and friends.…
Language barriers are undermining employees’ access to workplace benefits, reducing enrolment and engagement and increasing the risk of errors and misunderstandings, says Parbudyal Singh, professor…
Ottawa is hiking entry-level pay for Canadian Armed Forces privates by 20 per cent for the regular force and 13 per cent for reservists. That…
After five years of working long nights as a truck driver, Julius Mosley wanted a change. He found driving unfulfilling, and his teenage son needed…
Nearly two-thirds (61 per cent) of Canadian employees say return-to-worksite mandates impose a financial burden, a percentage that increases to 70 per cent among hybrid…