anxiety – Benefits Canada.com https://www.benefitscanada.com Canada's most influential pension and benefits publication for decision-makers Fri, 22 Nov 2024 22:16:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.8 Claims for obesity, diabetes medications up in 2023: report https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-benefits/claims-for-obesity-diabetes-medications-up-in-2023-report/ Fri, 22 Nov 2024 14:00:21 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=163075 The percentage of claimants filing claims for obesity drugs increased by 43 per cent in 2023, according to a new report by GreenShield. The report, which analyzed the insurer’s 2023 claims data, found diabetes medications saw a 13 per cent increase in cost, accounting for nine per cent of total drug costs in 2023. There […]

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]]> Physically active employees lose 10 fewer days of productivity annually: survey https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-wellness/physically-active-employees-lose-10-fewer-days-of-productivity-annually-survey/ Thu, 21 Nov 2024 14:00:45 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=163074 Physically active workers in Canada lose 10 fewer workdays of productivity annually than their sedentary counterparts, according to Telus Health’s latest mental-health index. The survey, which polled 3,000 employees, found workers dissatisfied with their physical health scored 22 points lower in mental health and lost 21 more days of productivity annually than satisfied counterparts. The […]

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]]> Remote working supporting employee productivity but not a one-size-fits-all solution: expert https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/remote-working-supporting-employee-productivity-but-not-a-one-size-fits-all-solution-expert/ Thu, 12 Sep 2024 13:00:38 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=160054 While hybrid and remote working arrangements can help some employees be more productive, it’s important that employers don’t take a “one-size-fits-all” approach when implementing these policies, says Kristin Bower, a partner and diversity, equity and inclusion consultant at Leda HR. “[Implementing a successful remote working policy] takes intentionality and human connection. . . .  It’s […]

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]]> 2024 Mental Health Summit: Examining the link between poor sleep and mental health https://www.benefitscanada.com/events/conference-coverage/2024-mental-health-summit-examining-the-link-between-poor-sleep-and-mental-health/ Tue, 16 Jul 2024 11:57:17 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=157911 It’s important for plan sponsors to educate employees about the benefits of a good night’s sleep, said Ken Porter, national sustainability director for the Mood Disorders Society of Canada, during Benefits Canada’s 2024 Mental Health Summit in June.  “Getting enough quality sleep is essential to our physical, mental and emotional wellness. It serves in a […]

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]]> 2024 Mental Health Summit: What’s contributing to declining percentage of LTD claims? https://www.benefitscanada.com/events/conference-coverage/2024-mental-health-summit-whats-contributing-to-declining-percentage-of-ltd-claims/ Tue, 16 Jul 2024 11:55:40 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=157926 A decline in the number of long-term disability claims over the past three years may be the result of some employees prioritizing their financial health over physical and mental wellness, said William Lindsay, senior disability management advisor for Desjardins Insurance’s disability management and prevention team, during Benefits Canada’s 2024 Mental Health Summit in June. The […]

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]]> Mental-health claims by Canadians up 132% since pandemic: report https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-benefits/mental-health-claims-by-canadians-up-132-since-pandemic-report/ Thu, 27 Jun 2024 19:00:57 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=157536 Mental-health claims by Canadians have increased by 132 per cent since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new report by GreenShield. The report, which compiled data from the insurer’s claims database between 2020 to 2023, found women and younger generations account for the majority of mental-health services accessed. Among those accessing mental-health services, stress […]

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]]> 55% of Canadian workers say employer-sponsored health benefits don’t meet their needs: survey https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-wellness/55-of-canadian-workers-say-employer-sponsored-health-benefits-dont-meet-their-needs-survey/ Thu, 02 May 2024 19:00:25 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=155130 More than half (55 per cent) of Canadian employees say their employer-sponsored health benefits don’t fully meet their needs and two-fifths (42 per cent) say a lack of timely access to their health-care provider may be negatively impacting their health, according to Telus Health’s latest mental-health index. The survey, which polled 3,000 employees, found the […]

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]]> 90% of U.S. workers have ‘rage applied’ for a job in the last 6 months: survey https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-wellness/90-of-u-s-workers-have-rage-applied-for-a-job-in-the-last-6-months-survey/ Wed, 01 May 2024 19:00:16 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=155079 A majority (90 per cent) of U.S. workers have “rage applied” for a new job in the last six months, according to a new survey by Bold Ltd. The survey, which polled more than 1,200 employees, found nearly nine in 10 (88 per cent) said they’ve experienced burnout, with roughly a quarter noting they think about quitting their job every […]

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]]> How climate change is impacting benefits, employee health https://www.benefitscanada.com/archives_/benefits-canada-archive/how-climate-change-is-impacting-benefits-employee-health/ Fri, 12 Apr 2024 12:54:02 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=154121 During Canada’s unprecedented 2023 wildfire season, 6,500 individual fires burned more than 18.4 million hectares of land — and wildland firefighters bore the brunt of it all. “The working conditions are extremely dangerous and they’re getting more dangerous as fires become larger and more intense, and, in many cases, are going through communities,” says Bert […]

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]]> 69% of global employees say their mental health has worsened in the past year: survey https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-wellness/69-of-global-employees-say-their-mental-health-has-worsened-in-the-past-year-survey/ Mon, 18 Mar 2024 13:00:48 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=153202 More than two-thirds (69 per cent) of employees say their mental health has stayed the same or worsened in the past year, according to a new survey by Calm.com Inc. The survey polled more than 150 employers and more than 4,000 workers in the U.S., U.K., Germany and India. It also analyzed usage patterns of more […]

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