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How employers can support ergonomics, reduce chronic pain amid return to office

Sadie Janes — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 13:00:31 +0000

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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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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Expert panel: How hybrid, remote working can impact employee health, disability management

bwolfe — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 13:00:40 +0000

The majority (88 per cent) of Canadians employees say the coronavirus pandemic changed how they work in one or more ways, a percentage that increases among employees who work remotely (91 per cent) and those in a hybrid work arrangement (96 per cent), according to a survey conducted by RKI Inc. this spring. The results […]

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Survey finds Canadian employers investing in innovative wellness benefits to drive attraction, retention efforts

lbailey — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 13:00:20 +0000

Canadian employers are investing in innovative financial, physical and mental-health benefits to drive their attraction and retention efforts, according to a new survey by Mercer. The survey, which polled more than 300 employers, found 59 per cent said they’ve invested in employee discount programs, followed by budgeting and other financial wellness education and supports (51 […]

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How remote, hybrid working arrangements are affecting musculoskeletal issues

Sadie Janes — Fri, 17 Mar 2023 12:54:05 +0000

During the coronavirus pandemic, most people were forced to work remotely and create makeshift offices in spaces that weren’t designed for that purpose. The result is a serious impact on musculoskeletal issues. Dr. Ayla Azad, interim chief executive officer of the Canadian Chiropractic Association, says remote and hybrid work are having a major effect on […]

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A third of Canadian workers at high mental-health risk: survey

lbailey — Fri, 24 Feb 2023 14:00:15 +0000

A third (32 per cent) of Canadian workers are at high mental-health risk — considerably higher than the 14 per cent who were found to be at high risk prior to the coronavirus pandemic, according to Telus Health’s (formerly LifeWorks Inc.) latest mental-health survey. Despite respondents’ mental-health score increasing slightly, from 64.6 points in December 2022 […]

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CIBC prioritizing accessibility, inclusion in new office space

Sadie Janes — Wed, 18 Jan 2023 14:00:52 +0000

The Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce is prioritizing accessibility and inclusion in its new offices at CIBC Square in downtown Toronto. “The building was formally announced in spring 2017, with design research starting shortly after that included consultation with 6,000 employees,” says Claudette Knight, vice-president of workplace design and transformation at CIBC. “The results of that […]

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Employers seeing paramedical claims return to pre-pandemic levels

lbailey — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 14:00:07 +0000

As the coronavirus crisis enters an endemic phase, employers are beginning to see a return to pre-pandemic levels in paramedical benefits’ usage. During the first eight months of the pandemic, many plan members put off paramedical appointments because they were uncomfortable with non-essential, in-person interactions. In addition, many paramedical services were unavailable due to restrictions […]

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Beneva expanding hybrid work policy, offering gender affirmation coverage

Sadie Janes — Fri, 08 Jul 2022 13:00:14 +0000

Beneva Inc. is enhancing its hybrid work policy to provide employees with more flexibility. The company is offering employees $1,000 to purchase ergonomic home office furniture and $240 for home internet upgrades. For employees working onsite, Beneva is offering free parking or an annual $500 commuter allowance for public transit. “We reviewed some of our working […]

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Shopify’s 2021 Workplace Benefits Awards win helping expand employee wellness programs

Sadie Janes — Thu, 30 Jun 2022 13:00:37 +0000

Shopify Inc.’s 2021 Workplace Benefit Awards win is helping the company build on the most successful elements of its employee wellness programs, with an emphasis on trauma-focused care. “We’ve been able to dive a bit deeper into that and better understand the different employee groups across the organization and help them [address] their wellness needs,” says […]

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