Keyword: workplace wellness

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140 organizations take part in mental health initiative

In support of Mental Health Week, Partners for Mental Health announced that 140 organizations are participating in its Not Myself Today workplace initiative.

  • By: Staff
  • May 5, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 11:02
Specific, tailored actions needed to limit workplace mental health

Implementing preventive measures adapted to each company's unique culture would help reduce mental health issues in the workplace, according to a study.

  • By: Staff
  • April 16, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 11:42
Swedish city tests six-hour workdays

The Swedish city of Gothenburg will test the benefits of implementing a six-hour workday for some of its municipal staff.

  • By: Staff
  • April 11, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 10:26

In an era of evolving workplace demographics and escalating healthcare costs, integrated wellness is the way forward

Alberta Blue Cross launches wellness site

Alberta Blue Cross has launched a new website to promote wellness at work.

  • By: Staff
  • February 7, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 11:56
Employees go to work in sickness and in health

Seventy-one percent of Canadian workers frequently go to work when they're feeling sick, according to a survey.

  • By: Staff
  • January 28, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 15:00
Taking on mental health

The National Standard for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace was launched a year ago and plans to continue to improve employees’ mental health are underway.

Managing mental health

By now, most employers are well aware that mental health problems present serious issues for the workplace. But even with greater awareness, employers are still challenged by what to do about it. Speakers at the 2013 Mental Health Summit held recently in Vancouver presented a host of ideas for improving how employers deal with mental health in the workplace.

  • By: Sonya Felix
  • December 12, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 09:44
B.C. bullying, harassment policies take effect

Employers in British Columbia will have to comply with new bullying and harassment policies that come into force on November 1.

  • By: Staff
  • October 31, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 09:56
And the award goes to…

The results are in! Benefits Canada is excited to announce the winners for our 2013 Workplace Health & Benefits Awards.

  • By: Staff
  • October 10, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 11:31