physical activity – Benefits Canada.com https://www.benefitscanada.com Canada's most influential pension and benefits publication for decision-makers Thu, 21 Nov 2024 16:43:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.8 Survey finds 54% of Canadian employees say affordability a barrier to improving well-being https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-benefits/54-of-canadian-employees-say-affordability-a-barrier-to-improving-well-being-survey/ Mon, 16 Sep 2024 13:00:17 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=160176 More than half (54 per cent) of Canadian employees say affordability is among the top barriers to improving their well-being, according to a new survey by RBC Insurance. The survey, which polled 1,000 working adults, found while nearly all said they need to improve their health and well-being, respondents cited barriers including lack of motivation […]

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]]> How plan sponsors, insurers should approach Wegovy rollout in Canada https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-benefits/how-plan-sponsors-insurers-should-approach-wegovy-rollout-in-canada/ Wed, 12 Jun 2024 13:00:04 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=156755 When considering whether to cover Wegovy, an obesity medication, it’s important for plan sponsors to weigh increased short-term costs with long-term savings, while considering alternative treatments that are also available, says Philippe Laplante, a principal at Eckler Ltd. Plan sponsors that decide to cover Wegovy, which launched in Canada last month, could see a significant cost […]

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]]> Young Canadian employees have lowest levels of well-being: report https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-wellness/young-canadian-employees-have-lowest-levels-of-well-being-report/ Thu, 25 Apr 2024 13:00:28 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=154516 Among working generations of Canadians, employees aged 20 to 29 have the lowest general well-being, reporting a score of 46.9 out of 100, according to a new report by Dialogue Health Technologies Inc. The report analyzed data from 6,400 Canadians and uncovered insights across five dimensions of well-being: mood, stress, sleep, activeness and sense of […]

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]]> My Take: Obesity should be treated like other chronic conditions under benefits plans https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-benefits/my-take-obesity-should-be-treated-like-other-chronic-conditions-under-benefits-plans/ Wed, 03 Jan 2024 14:00:46 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=149385 As someone who has become increasingly overweight in the last few years, every time I read or write about obesity being referred to as a ‘lifestyle condition’ it makes me physically cringe. Yes, some poor diet choices have contributed to my current physical condition, but it’s much more complex than that. And I know others […]

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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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]]> Q&A with Great Canadian Entertainment’s Mikkaela Fernandez https://www.benefitscanada.com/archives_/benefits-canada-archive/qa-with-great-canadian-entertainments-mikkaela-fernandez/ Fri, 11 Aug 2023 12:50:00 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=141757 The gaming and entertainment company’s new manager of benefits, retirement and wellness discusses improving benefits communication, transferring total rewards skills and her favourite Peloton workouts. Q: What new programs or initiatives are you looking to implement? A: I’d like to develop an ongoing education and communications strategy to promote our current benefits programs and categorize […]

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]]> Tech company using swimming to improve employee health, well-being https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-wellness/tech-company-using-swimming-to-improve-employee-health-well-being/ Fri, 12 May 2023 13:00:30 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=137774 Vancouver-based technology company FORM is using swimming to foster employee well-being and improve physical and mental health. The company hosts a team swim day on Tuesdays and a social swim on Fridays, which is more organic and provides employees with more time to connect, says Dan Eisenhardt, the organization’s founder and chief executive officer. “It seemed […]

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]]> 70% of Canadian hybrid workers say they’re more productive than before pandemic: survey https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/70-of-canadian-hybrid-workers-say-theyre-more-productive-than-before-pandemic-survey/ Fri, 28 Apr 2023 19:00:58 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=137089 The majority (70 per cent) of Canadian hybrid employees say they’re more productive than they were prior to the coronavirus pandemic, noting they have more time to relax after work (48 per cent) and enjoy work more (46 per cent), according to a new survey by IWG. The survey, which polled more than 1,000 Canadians […]

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]]> Absences, presenteeism costing employers nearly $645 million annually: report https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/absence-management/absences-presenteeism-costing-employers-nearly-645-million-annually-report/ Wed, 12 Apr 2023 13:00:54 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=136404 Employee absences and presenteeism are costing Canadian employers nearly $645 million annually, according to a new report by Manulife Financial Corp. The report — which analyzed data from nearly 50 Manulife group benefits plan sponsor clients, as well as survey responses from more than 4,900 employees — found an average of 48 days per employee were […]

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]]> How remote, hybrid working arrangements are affecting musculoskeletal issues https://www.benefitscanada.com/archives_/benefits-canada-archive/how-remote-hybrid-working-arrangements-are-affecting-musculoskeletal-issues/ Fri, 17 Mar 2023 12:54:05 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=135275 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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