Watch this video Wellness programs—and the approach employers take to them—have dramatically changed over the past 10 years. Lori Casselman, assistant vice-president of health and productivity solutions at Sun Life Financial, says that wellness programs are no longer considered merely “nice-to-haves.” Rather, they are now seen as a necessity, with more and more employers recognizing […]
Watch this video Lori Casselman, assistant vice-president, health and productivity solutions, with Sun Life Financial, talks about the importance of implementing health and wellness programs and the significant effect these programs can have on a company’s culture and employee engagement. Watch the video to hear more of what Casselman has to say on this topic.
Why should employers implement health promotions? Essentially, we promote health to our employees so they’ll be more successful in the workplace and also know that they are valued. In turn, this can affect engagement, retention and attraction of top employees. What are you hoping to add to UBC’s health initiatives? Lots more. We’re planning to […]
For the University of British Columbia (UBC), integrating health and wellness practices into the institution’s culture has been a process. Health promotions for faculty and staff at the 103-year-old Vancouver-based university formally began in 2003 with a one-day Health Symposium, which included a keynote speaker, a lunch and a series of sessions. “Employees were encouraged […]
Equitable Life of Canada has introduced an online health assessment tool aimed at helping plan members better understand and manage their health. The tool, developed in partnership with Ceridian Canada, prompts plan members to respond to a series of questions regarding health indicators and preferences (nutrition, exercise and/or workplace-sponsored events). While individual health assessment responses […]
Watch this video Cyndy Nayer, president, CEO and co-founder of the Centre for Health Value Innovation, discusses the importance of creating a culture of wellness in the workplace. “It’s intrinsic for employers to take a leadership role in health and performance,” she says. And how those health initiatives are delivered is just as important. The […]
While 96% of Canadian employers have wellness initiatives or plan to introduce them, only 24% have fully implemented wellness strategies, according to Buck Consultant’s recent survey, Working Well: A Global Survey of Health Promotion and Workplace Wellness Strategies. The survey found that fewer than one in four workplace wellness programs in Canada have a strategy […]
When it comes to wellness, Canadian companies are getting it—in part. Most benefits plan sponsors understand the importance of investing in ways to keep their employees healthy. Not only do wellness initiatives make a difference in the lives of the people who represent an organization’s most valuable asset, but they also offer benefits to the […]
According to a 2010 Conference Board of Canada survey, 64% of respondents indicated that their benefits programs are focused on health promotions and disease management. However, only 26% reported that their organizations had fully developed a comprehensive wellness strategy. “Health as a strategic business issue is something that businesses can no longer afford to ignore,” […]
A recent Canadian study finds $33 billion per year is lost in the workplace from employees suffering from emotional disorders. Dr. Robert Wilson, presenter at The Canadian Health and Wellness Innovations Conference in Las Vegas, hosted by the International Federation of Employee Benefits Plans, got the room’s attention when he revealed this astounding number during […]