Keyword: wellness programs

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2015 Calgary Benefits Summit: Explaining the return on investment of biologics

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.

Employers plan to expand use of on-site health centres

Nearly four in 10 (38%) large U.S. employers with onsite health facilities plan to add new centres over the next two years.

  • By: Staff
  • May 29, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:05
GSC introduces rewards for good health behaviour

Canadians will now be rewarded for good health behaviour through Green Shield Canada's (GSC) Change4Life health portal.

  • By: Staff
  • May 26, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:39
Telus Ventures invests in wellness engagement company

Telus Ventures has announced a strategic investment in Sprout, a Canadian organization helping companies engage employees to improve their health and wellness.

  • By: Staff
  • May 14, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:17

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.

ROI, metrics key in wellness programs

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.

U.S. execs say wellness programs can prevent burnout

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.

  • By: Staff
  • April 8, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:35
New psychotherapy legislation can boost benefits offerings

The Lieutenant Governor of Ontario has just proclaimed the Psychotherapy Act, 2007, which means about 2,000 psychotherapists will now be working under these regulations using the title of registered psychotherapist.

  • By: Staff
  • April 6, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:47

National Employee Benefits Day is being celebrated in Canada and the United States today.

  • By: Staff
  • April 2, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:12
U.S. firms spend more on wellness, but employee take-up hasn’t risen

U.S. companies are expanding their health and wellness programs, but many employees don’t participate in them, leaving millions of dollars of unclaimed incentives.

  • By: Staff
  • March 26, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 12:33