A new study has determined that the average cost of healthcare for Canadians with diabetes is $16,000 over eight years, compared to $6,000 for those without the disease.
A Massachusetts woman has filed a class-action lawsuit accusing Walmart of wrongly denying employee benefits for same-sex spouses.
A study finds smoking, excess weight, over-consumption of alcohol and physical inactivity are some of the leading causes of chronic disease among Canadian men and the annual economic burden attributable to these four factors is $36.9 billion.
Plan sponsors miscalculate how many of their employees have chronic diseases, which suggests they may also underestimate these diseases’ impact over time.
Nearly four in 10 (38%) large U.S. employers with onsite health facilities plan to add new centres over the next two years.
Canadians will now be rewarded for good health behaviour through Green Shield Canada's (GSC) Change4Life health portal.
This week is North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week, which strives to focus attention on the importance of preventing injury and illness in the workplace, at home and in the community.
Coffee with... Marie-Josée Boivin, vice-president of HR with Bell Canada
When we think about employee health, we often focus on the physical element. That type of health is visible, and when changes occur, you can see them. But mental health and wellness are also important—and you can’t just solve them with a gym membership.
Unequal funding and treatment for cancer costs everyone, including employers