Mental health issues are not disappearing, but maybe the stigma that is associated with it will. That’s if Jeff Moat, president of Partners for Mental Health, has anything to say about it. The relatively new organization is dedicated to “supercharging” the way Canadians look at mental health. Our strategy is really to “redefine normal,” said […]
Smokers take a toll on the bottom line of their employers, costing an estimated $4,256 each in 2012—up by more than 25% since 2005.
Twenty-four percent of Canadian employers say work-related stress and sedentary lifestyles are the top major health risks affecting their employees, according to the Sun Life-Buffett National Wellness Survey.
A series of business divestments that resulted in staff reductions exceeding 75% of the upstream workforce created a challenging time at BP Canada Energy Group ULC.
Employees at the InterContinental Toronto Centre have few reservations about working at the downtown hotel—they’re checked in and engaged
Employers play a critical role in de-stigmatizing mental illness
As the link between employee health and productivity becomes more apparent, more U.S. companies are offering wellness programs. However, few employees participate, so firms are now planning different carrot-and-stick measures to enforce healthy behavour, according to a new study.
While virtue may be its own reward, it may not be enough to motivate employees to be active, quit smoking or lose weight. Study after study has proven that exercise and eating right are key factors in reducing stress and avoiding disease, but what can employers do to encourage employees to do the right thing?
There has been much discussion about Canada’s changing workplace demographics and a looming workforce shortage. Accordingly, Canada’s Aboriginal population—including First Nations, Inuit and Metis—are being looked to as a key solution to Canada’s current and future labour market needs.
Organizations across Canada need to put in place graduated return-to-work strategies to help employees after being treated for depression, according to a report.