absenteeism – Benefits Canada.com https://www.benefitscanada.com Canada's most influential pension and benefits publication for decision-makers Thu, 21 Nov 2024 22:24:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.8 How L’Oréal Canada is creating a more menopause-inclusive workplace https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-wellness/how-loreal-canada-is-creating-a-more-menopause-inclusive-workplace/ Tue, 29 Oct 2024 13:00:16 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=161936 L’Oréal Canada Inc. is creating a more menopause-inclusive workplace by hosting discussions on the topic, providing sufficient benefits coverage and having a dedicated employee resource group. Women represent more than 60 per cent of the workforce at L’Oréal Canada and 31 per cent are aged 40 or older, so it’s important for the company to […]

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]]> Survey finds 38% of Canadians say stress has impacted their daily life https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-wellness/38-of-canadians-say-stress-has-impacted-their-daily-life-survey/ Thu, 10 Oct 2024 13:00:11 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=161161 Nearly two-fifths (38 per cent) of Canadians say they’ve felt stressed to the point where it had an impact on their daily life at least once, according to a new survey by Ipsos that was released ahead of World Mental Health Day. The global survey, which polled more than 24,000 people in 31 countries, found […]

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]]> 40% of U.S. workers with employer-provided health benefits delayed care due to costs: survey https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-benefits/40-of-u-s-workers-with-employer-provided-health-benefits-delayed-care-due-to-costs-survey/ Tue, 30 Apr 2024 19:00:36 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=155031 Two-fifths (40 per cent) of U.S. workers with employer-provided health benefits reported delaying care due to cost, which negatively impacted their mental health, workplace culture and productivity, according to a new survey by research group Nonfiction on behalf of health-care provider Paytient. The survey, which polled more than 1,500 U.S. workers with health insurance through […]

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]]> Expert panel: How plan sponsors are navigating benefits costs, innovations in 2024 https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-benefits/expert-panel-how-plan-sponsors-are-navigating-benefits-costs-innovations-in-2024/ Wed, 13 Mar 2024 13:00:28 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=153059 With 2024 well underway, it’s important for employers to adapt their strategies in the ever-evolving landscape of employee benefits. Employee expectations continue to evolve and the emphasis on mental health, well-being and personalized benefits continues to grow, requiring plan sponsors to balance innovation with keeping costs in check during uncertain economic conditions. Read: How family-building […]

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]]> Coverage of the 2023 Mental Health Summit https://www.benefitscanada.com/events/conference-coverage/coverage-of-the-2023-mental-health-summit/ Wed, 29 Nov 2023 13:00:21 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=147072 On Nov. 7, Benefits Canada hosted its annual Mental Health Summit, the industry’s most popular and well-known conference in this space. Designed for our audience of employers and the advisors who consult with them, this virtual event covered key areas including links to disease impacts, treatment options and much more. Here’s what you missed! Positive work relationships […]

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]]> 2023 Mental Health Summit: The connection between sick days and absenteeism, presenteeism https://www.benefitscanada.com/events/conference-coverage/2023-mental-health-summit-the-connection-between-sick-days-and-absenteeism-presenteeism/ Wed, 29 Nov 2023 12:56:21 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=147477 If absenteeism is the tip of the iceberg when it comes to employees’ mental health and well-being, presenteeism is the bulky underwater mass, said William Lindsay, senior disability management advisor at Desjardins Insurance, during Benefits Canada’s 2023 Mental Health Summit. While absenteeism — defined as an employee being repeatedly absent for more than half a day — is […]

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]]> 2023 Mental Health Summit: A closer look at intensive outpatient treatment programs for mental health https://www.benefitscanada.com/events/conference-coverage/2023-mental-health-summit-a-closer-look-at-intensive-outpatient-treatment-programs-for-mental-health/ Wed, 29 Nov 2023 12:55:49 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=147487 Many Canadians are dealing with mental-health challenges that require support beyond what’s available through an employee assistance program — that’s where intensive mental-health treatments could help, said Vahed Lokhand, business development operations and strategy at EHN Canada, during a fireside chat at Benefits Canada’s 2023 Mental Health Summit. “There is no one-size-fits-all approach that can work for […]

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]]> 2023 Mental Health Summit: Early diagnosis and treatment integral in supporting complex mental-health conditions https://www.benefitscanada.com/events/conference-coverage/2023-mental-health-summit-early-diagnosis-and-treatment-integral-in-supporting-complex-mental-health-conditions/ Wed, 29 Nov 2023 12:54:18 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=147649 While employees dealing with mental-health challenges like depression need quality and personalized care as quickly as possible, people seeking care through the public health system face months- or years-long wait times, according to Diane McIntosh, a psychiatrist and founder and chief medical officer of RAPIDS Health, speaking during a session at Benefits Canada’s 2023 Mental Health Summit. “We […]

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]]> 2023 Healthy Outcomes Conference: How can employers provide targeted chronic illness support? https://www.benefitscanada.com/events/conference-coverage/2023-healthy-outcomes-conference-how-can-employers-provide-targeted-chronic-illness-support/ Mon, 20 Nov 2023 12:53:36 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=147135 As the proportion of Canadians living with one or more chronic disease continues to rise, plan sponsors have the opportunity to provide specific solutions to some of the most common conditions in their employee population, said Karen Callaghan, senior director of chronic disease education and patient support at Novo Nordisk, during Benefits Canada‘s 2023 Healthy […]

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]]> How Redbrick’s flexible holiday policy is supporting employee well-being, workplace DEI goals https://www.benefitscanada.com/archives_/benefits-canada-archive/how-redbricks-flexible-holiday-policy-is-supporting-employee-well-being-workplace-dei-goals/ Fri, 13 Oct 2023 12:57:49 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=144505 While Canadian culture has long been described as a mosaic, employers’ holiday policies are more likely to tie statutory holidays to Christian celebrations than reflect the country’s true multicultural identity. In 2022, to better support an increasingly diverse workforce in both Canada and the U.S., Victoria-based software company Redbrick formalized its policy of allowing employees […]

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