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Survey finds plan sponsors, members divided over whether workplace supports musculoskeletal health

bwolfe — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 13:00:59 +0000

While nearly three-quarters (72 per cent) of health benefits plan sponsors agree their work environment supports musculoskeletal health, two-thirds (65 per cent) of plan members say their work environment contributes to aches and pains, according to the 2023 Benefits Canada Healthcare Survey. It found when plan sponsors were provided with details about the impact of […]

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74% of U.S. employers planning to consolidate health benefits offerings: survey

Sadie Janes — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 19:00:30 +0000

Three-quarters (74 per cent) of U.S. employers say they plan to consolidate their health benefits within the next year, according to a new survey by Summus Global Inc. The survey, which polled more than 250 employers, found that, while 86 per cent said they’re satisfied with their current health benefits offerings, they’re inundated with the management […]

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Survey finds fewer than a quarter of Canadian employees describe their wellness as ‘very good’

Sadie Janes — Wed, 24 May 2023 13:00:15 +0000

Fewer than a quarter of Canadian employees describe their wellness as ‘very good,’ a score of nine or 10 out of 10, according to a new survey by Desjardins Insurance. The survey, which polled more than 2,000 workers, found overall wellness scores were lower for LGBTQ2S+ employees, as well as workers who are unhappy with […]

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A third of Canadians report worsening physical, mental and financial health: survey

Jennifer Paterson — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 13:00:24 +0000

Around a third of Canadians report their physical health (30 per cent), mental health (32 per cent) and financial situations (34 per cent) have worsened or significantly worsened over the past two years, according to a new survey conducted by Environics Research and commissioned by Dialogue Health Technologies Inc. The survey, which polled more than 1,500 Canadians, […]

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2022 Mental Health Summit: How employer wellness programs can promote mental health, resilience

Jennifer Paterson — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 12:49:50 +0000

The unmet medical needs across Canada are substantial, with the number of Canadians using cannabis for medical needs — close to 15 per cent of individuals over age 16 — one of the best barometers, said Dr. Steven Grover, professor of medicine at McGill University, during Benefits Canada’s 2022 Mental Health Summit in November. “For […]

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