sleep – Benefits Canada.com https://www.benefitscanada.com Canada's most influential pension and benefits publication for decision-makers Fri, 22 Nov 2024 22:16:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.8 2024 Mental Health Summit: Examining the link between poor sleep and mental health https://www.benefitscanada.com/events/conference-coverage/2024-mental-health-summit-examining-the-link-between-poor-sleep-and-mental-health/ Tue, 16 Jul 2024 11:57:17 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=157911 It’s important for plan sponsors to educate employees about the benefits of a good night’s sleep, said Ken Porter, national sustainability director for the Mood Disorders Society of Canada, during Benefits Canada’s 2024 Mental Health Summit in June.  “Getting enough quality sleep is essential to our physical, mental and emotional wellness. It serves in a […]

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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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]]> 47% of Canadian employees relying on workplace benefits to improve well-being: report https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-wellness/47-of-canadian-employees-relying-on-workplace-benefits-to-improve-well-being-report/ Thu, 28 Mar 2024 13:00:52 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=153687 Nearly half (47 per cent) of Canadian employees say they’re interested in improving their well-being and plan on using workplace benefits to do so, according to a new report commissioned by Dialogue Health Technologies Inc. and conducted by Canadian market research firm Environics Research. The report, which analyzed multiple surveys polling more than 1,000 Canadian employees […]

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]]> 2023 Healthy Outcomes Conference: How can plan sponsors support employees with menopause? https://www.benefitscanada.com/events/conference-coverage/2023-healthy-outcomes-conference-how-can-plan-sponsors-support-employees-with-menopause/ Mon, 20 Nov 2023 12:56:43 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=147128 Since menopause often hits women at the peak of their careers and can have an impact on their workplace productivity, employers must re-evaluate their benefits plans and workplace policies to better support women through the transition. While the common age range for menopause is between 45 and 55, it can also happen before age 40, […]

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]]> 2023 Healthy Outcomes Conference: How can employers provide targeted chronic illness support? https://www.benefitscanada.com/events/conference-coverage/2023-healthy-outcomes-conference-how-can-employers-provide-targeted-chronic-illness-support/ Mon, 20 Nov 2023 12:53:36 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=147135 As the proportion of Canadians living with one or more chronic disease continues to rise, plan sponsors have the opportunity to provide specific solutions to some of the most common conditions in their employee population, said Karen Callaghan, senior director of chronic disease education and patient support at Novo Nordisk, during Benefits Canada‘s 2023 Healthy […]

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]]> Flight Centre lands win for monthly wellness challenges, health programs for hybrid, remote employees https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-wellness/flight-centre-lands-win-for-monthly-wellness-challenges-health-programs-for-hybrid-remote-employees/ Thu, 26 Oct 2023 13:00:24 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=145883 Flight Centre Travel Group’s holistic approach to employee wellness resulted in a win at Benefits Canada’s 2023 Workplace Benefits Awards on Oct. 20. The company won in the Health/wellness program category for employers with fewer than 1,000 employees for its Healthwise program. This year, Flight Centre focused on several key wellness areas, including relationships and connections, […]

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]]> Fewer U.S. employees say employer provides well-being resources: survey https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-wellness/fewer-u-s-employees-say-employer-provides-well-being-resources-survey/ Tue, 26 Sep 2023 13:00:58 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=144003 Just four in 10 (43 per cent) U.S. employees say their company supports them with resources to better manage and improve their well-being, down from 53 per cent in 2022, according to a new survey by human resources consultancy Alight Solutions. The survey, which polled more than 2,000 employees, found fewer than half rated their mental/emotional […]

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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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]]> 2022 Mental Health Summit: The importance of early intervention in improving plan members’ mental health https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-wellness/2022-mental-health-summit-the-importance-of-early-intervention-in-improving-plan-members-mental-health/ Fri, 09 Dec 2022 12:56:08 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=130515 A pilot project between Sun Life Canada and CloudMD found employees who had access to a mental-health coach and targeted interventions at the early stage of a mental-health challenge saw significant reductions in their symptoms over time, as well as lower short-term disability durations for those who took leave. “Early detection initiatives can really enhance […]

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