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61% of Canadian HR professionals say harassment a growing issue: survey

Sadie Janes — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 19:00:18 +0000

Nearly two-thirds (61 per cent) of Canadian human resources professionals feel workplace harassment is a growing issue in their organization and needs more attention, according to a new survey by Traliant. The survey, which polled 1,000 HR professionals in Canada from organizations ranging from 50 to more than 1,000 employees, found 52 per cent said […]

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60% of U.S. employees say they’ve used virtual health care: report

Sadie Janes — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 13:00:36 +0000

Nearly two-thirds (60 per cent) of U.S. employees currently use or have previously used virtual care as part of their health-care experience, according to a new report by Cigna Healthcare. It found 70 per cent of U.S. adults were likely to use digital health tools in the future and roughly three-quarters believe the tools would […]

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CGI Group promoting mental-health support through compassion tool, employee recognition

Sadie Janes — Fri, 17 May 2024 13:00:36 +0000

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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How climate change is impacting benefits, employee health

Sadie Janes — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 12:54:02 +0000

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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What plan sponsors should know ahead of rollout of new obesity drugs in Canada

Sadie Janes — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 13:00:03 +0000

A new generation of glucagon-like peptide-1 drugs approved for the treatment of obesity will soon be available in Canada, presenting an opportunity for plan sponsors to meet members’ health and wellness needs. It’s important for employers to consider meeting with their insurer now to find out how the rollout of these drugs will affect their […]

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How 5 employers are broadening the scope of mental-health support

Sadie Janes — Fri, 09 Feb 2024 13:59:16 +0000

Nearly four years after a global health crisis sparked an enduring spotlight on Canadians’ mental health, employees are increasingly making use of their workplace benefits while employers continue to push the boundaries in the programs and support they offer. Two-thirds (67 per cent) of Canadian benefits plan members used their mental-health benefits in the last […]

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Comparing workplace mental-health supports around the world

Sadie Janes — Fri, 09 Feb 2024 13:58:20 +0000

Although mental health is approached differently in workplaces around the globe, most multinational employers want to ensure a continuity of care and maintain a similar experience for all employees, while respecting local cultural and legal considerations. For Scotiabank, these considerations include focusing on what types of support are needed, what the employee experience is going […]

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My Take: Obesity should be treated like other chronic conditions under benefits plans

Sadie Janes — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 14:00:46 +0000

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 employees impacted by wildfires

Sadie Janes — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 13:00:23 +0000

With wildfires raging across the country over the past weeks, employers can support affected employees by offering easily accessible tools and resources, flexible work schedules and extended wellness benefits, says Alex Boucher, principal consultant and total health management leader at Mercer Canada. Whether they’ve been removed from their homes or are worrying about smoke inhalation, employees are […]

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Q&A with LCBO’s Lilian Riad-Allen

Sadie Janes — Fri, 23 Jun 2023 12:50:27 +0000

The crown corporation’s senior director of workplace health, safety and wellness discusses leaning into prevention, mental-health leadership training and reconnecting with nature. Q: What new programs or initiatives are you looking to implement? A: One of the things I think is so special about the world of well-being is how agile and adaptive we […]

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