October is Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month (CHWM)—an annual celebration designed to promote workplace health and recognize employers that are promoting healthy workplaces.
CHWM is presented by Great-West Life and managed by Excellence Canada (formerly the National Quality Institute) in collaboration with the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety.
The theme for October 2011 is Healthy Mind, Healthy Body, Healthy Work…Simple Goals for Everyone.
Organizations can register at healthyworkplacemonth.ca and can submit the description of their initiatives to healthyworkplacemonth.ca/best_practices/ to be showcased on the website. Showcased initiatives will be eligible to earn a certificate as a Best Practice Organization from Excellence Canada.
“We hope that the learning from other organizations will benefit employees across Canada,” says Allan Ebedes, president and CEO of Excellence Canada. “Excellence can be shared through the best practices that are showcased this coming year, and we fully support the sharing of innovative, healthy workplace initiatives.”