Watch this video A strong employee/plan sponsor relationship may be the key to employee engagement and the success of a workplace wellness program. Employees are more likely to make a commitment to their own health, and thus their own productivity, if they can relate to the experiences of their wellness manager. Cyndy Nayer, president, CEO […]
Growing EAPs in Canada was no easy task, but Warren Shepell’s rural upbringing taught him the value of perseverance. Shepell points to his education as an instrumental part of his success in the employee assistance program (EAP) field. But he says the fact that he was able to receive an education is as inspiring as […]
Watch this video The Workplace Safety Insurance Board – Ontario had a number of wellness programs in place, but the management of these programs was a bit too ad hoc for the organization. Find out how having a dedicated wellness manager has helped to improve the organization’s offering.
Despite legislation that offers Ontario employees protection from workplace harassment, new research suggests at least half of organizational leaders still bully employees. Bill 168, introduced June 15, 2010 by the Ontario government, requires employers in the province with more than five workers to conduct annual workplace risk assessments to identify the potential for workplace harassment […]
According to the Canadian Cancer Society, 40% of Canadian women and 45% of Canadian men will develop cancer during their lifetime. Cancer remains the leading cause of premature death in Canada and is a leading cause for long-term disability claims in the workplace. Cancer, however, is a treatable illness; based on 2004 estimates, 62% of […]
From cancer survivor to mentor, Linda Ydreos has journeyed through diagnosis to treatment to surviving and thriving. With the help of her family and colleagues at work, she has used her intimate knowledge of the entire cancer system to help launch one of the first pilot sites for the Your Health Matters (YHM) program at […]
What’s cooking for employees at Campbell Company of Canada? A lot, according to Fanny Karolev, Campbell’s manager of health and wellness, who we caught on camera at the Healthy Outcomes Conference in Banff, Alta. in April. Campbell’s recently launched the online nutrition, fitness and health information portal, Nutribasic. The resource promotes healthy lifestyles to its […]
The Erie St. Clair Regional Cancer Program has designed a unique and innovative workplace health information/education and cancer screening referral program called Your Health Matters (YHM). To create something more than just another education/awareness-raising program, we included a personalized intervention strategy designed to motivate employee interest and investment in prevention and screening behaviours. The program […]
The treatment of cancer requires a multi-disciplinary approach. Comprehensive cancer centres and hospital-based clinics provide more than 90% of cancer care. Cancer Care Ontario is responsible for providing all radiation oncology services and the majority of medical oncology services. The latter includes not only medical services but the reimbursement to cancer clinics for the cost […]
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has already come up with a health insurance plan for its fighters and now it’s looking at a pension plan. “We’re trying to prevent a situation where guys retire with nothing,” Dana White, UFC president, told reporters. “In this sport, we have guys who are going to make millions of […]