When organizational health is optimized, employee health improves and people thrive—and their workplaces do, too.
It’s critical to focus on finding prostate cancer early, in order to save lives. “Early diagnosis greatly improves survival,” said Dr. Bryan Donnelly, staff urologist with Alberta Health Services and co-founder of the Calgary Prostate Cancer Centre.
The benefits industry has seen dramatic change in recent years, with wellness now front and centre in people’s minds. According to a survey by Ceridian, leading organizations have stated a wellness strategy to be one of the most critical factors in their future success.
Biologic drugs help treat devastating illnesses such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). However, it’s important to understand the return on investment for these medications goes beyond the cost of the products.
Nearly four in 10 (38%) large U.S. employers with onsite health facilities plan to add new centres over the next two years.
Canadians will now be rewarded for good health behaviour through Green Shield Canada's (GSC) Change4Life health portal.
Telus Ventures has announced a strategic investment in Sprout, a Canadian organization helping companies engage employees to improve their health and wellness.
When we think about employee health, we often focus on the physical element. That type of health is visible, and when changes occur, you can see them. But mental health and wellness are also important—and you can’t just solve them with a gym membership.
Convincing the C-suite that investing in a wellness program is worth it can be challenging. Return on investment (ROI) and metrics to measure the program are key.
The overwhelming majority of American senior-level executives recognize that wellness programs can prevent employee burnout and employees deserve the best programs. But their companies don’t always practise what they preach.