With insurance costs rising for North American companies and their employees, implementing innovative solutions to improve wellness and slow down costs has become a business imperative. But reducing this steep climb in health costs is actually easier than one might think. With some simple ideas and a bit of determination on the part of employers […]
Morneau Shepell Ltd., under its Shepell•fgi brand, has launched My EAP version 1.2 for iPad and Android devices. The app provides online access to employee assistance program resources, including articles on health and wellness, LifeSpeak On Demand videos and confidential e-counselling. The new version includes features for bookmarking and sharing articles.
To help employees better manage stress in their work, health and personal life, Morneau Shepell Ltd., through the Shepell·fgi brand, has launched a new online stress management program. Interactive features in the program include action email reminders, a three-month goal overview calendar, an area to record thoughts and evaluate one’s thinking patterns, stress-busting games and […]
Life happens. All of us, at some point, are faced with difficult situations that can have a dramatic effect on our lives and our well-being. When stressful events such as a separation, divorce, death in the family or financial troubles hit, they can take a toll on our mental and physical health. The key to […]
Morneau Shepell Inc. has acquired one of Quebec’s largest employee assistance program (EAP) providers: Jacques Lamarre & Associates and Parcours d’enfant. The acquisition is expected to be immediately accretive to Morneau Shepell. “Today’s acquisition represents a strategic commitment to significantly expand both our EAP presence and our solution portfolio in the province of Quebec,” says […]
Shepell·fgi’s counselling is going virtual. The company now offers employee assistance program (EAP) support via video counselling, enabling face-to-face conversations to be conducted remotely. The individual and counsellor communicate via webcam, telephone (or microphone) and Internet connection. Shepell·fgi assures clients that security measures are in place to preserve the confidentiality of any data exchanged and […]
Canadian employees are too in debt to think about retirement planning. That’s the implication from a recent report by Morneau Shepell, which shows more workers are accessing their employee assistance programs (EAPs) for debt and credit issues, but fewer are seeking help with investment planning. According to the report, 63.2% of the time that people […]
Mental health is on the radar of Canadian organizations. Numerous studies have been conducted on the occurrence of and costs associated with mental health issues. The unfortunate reality is that people are often not provided with the care they need, even though early intervention is a key factor in helping people address and treat mental […]
Shepell·fgi wants you to go smoke free. The company has launched a new online program to help employees kick the smoking habit. The program is an upgrade to smoking cessation services already offered under Shepell·fgi’s employee assistance program. The new online component provides users with an interactive experience that includes tips, tools and a support […]
It’s fair to assume that not all employees want or need the services of an employee assistance program (EAP). We understand that those employees fortunate enough to have a robust personal network to provide knowledge or guidance on either crisis or non-crisis situations may not use a company EAP. However, please don’t cancel your EAP! […]