early intervention – 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 36% of Canadian workers bothered by thoughts of death, self-harm over the past year: survey https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-wellness/36-of-canadian-workers-bothered-by-thoughts-of-death-self-harm-over-the-past-year-survey/ Tue, 16 Jul 2024 19:00:38 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=158160 More than a third (36 per cent) of Canadian workers have been bothered by thoughts of death or self-harm over the past year, according to a new survey by Wysa Ltd. The survey, which polled more than 2,000 employees, found young people were especially at risk, with 56 per cent of Canadians aged 18 to 24 […]

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]]> CGI Group promoting mental-health support through compassion tool, employee recognition https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-wellness/cgi-group-promoting-mental-health-support-through-leadership-tool-employee-recognition/ Fri, 17 May 2024 13:00:36 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=155598 CGI Group Inc. is promoting Mental Health Awareness Month for employees through multiple initiatives, including an event to share experiences and a new ‘leading with compassion’ tool. The information technology company recently hosted an event that provided employees with the opportunity to share challenges they’ve had to overcome and how compassion has changed their lives. […]

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]]> Q&A with the Royal Bank of Canada’s Jamie Abbott https://www.benefitscanada.com/archives_/benefits-canada-archive/q-a-with-the-royal-bank-of-canadas-jamie-abbott/ Fri, 10 May 2024 12:54:19 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=155292 The RBC’s senior director of North American benefits and global well-being discusses building flexibility into the modern benefits plan, harnessing AI capabilities in the banking world and finding wellness in the great outdoors. Q: What top challenges do you face in your role? A: Employees are looking for meaningful support in both their professional and […]

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]]> 2023 Mental Health Summit: How First West Credit Union is supporting employee health, well-being https://www.benefitscanada.com/events/conference-coverage/2023-mental-health-summit-how-first-west-credit-union-is-supporting-employee-health-well-being/ Wed, 29 Nov 2023 12:53:13 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=147530 Data analysis, education and early intervention are the key components of First West Credit Union’s Live Well employee health program, according to Liz Bailey-Connor, the organization’s chief people and culture officer, speaking during a session at Benefits Canada’s 2023 Mental Health Summit. “We were hearing from employees that they felt overwhelmed and, in some cases, […]

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]]> How employers can support ergonomics, reduce chronic pain amid return to office https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-benefits/how-employers-can-support-ergonomics-reduce-chronic-pain-amid-return-to-office/ Tue, 17 Oct 2023 13:00:31 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=145399 Employers can support ergonomics by maintaining a proper workstation, providing education and offering proper paramedical coverage, says Dr. Crystal Draper, senior manager of professional practice at the Canadian Chiropractic Association. “[Ergonomic support] is important so employers can help to maintain overall health and wellness of their workforce. We know chronic pain — and any type […]

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