Mental health is often referred to as the ”poor cousin” within our healthcare system; this is an accurate descriptor when we consider the relative paucity of services and accessible supports that exist within our public and (albeit to a lesser degree) private healthcare systems for mental health. Over the last decade, however, increasing attention has […]
With the recognition that mental health issues are the leading cause of disability in the Canadian workplace and that the resulting costs to productivity are staggering, much has been written lately about workplace mental health. Recently, the Conference Board of Canada released its report, Building Mentally Healthy Workplaces, and the Mental Health Commission of Canada […]
The vast majority of Canadian small business owners feel satisfied with the balance between their personal and professional pursuits, noted a poll conducted by Intuit Canada, a leading provider of business, financial and tax management solutions for small- and mid-sized businesses, consumers and accounting professionals. Eighty four percent of respondents said they feel they have […]
Despite legislation that offers Ontario employees protection from workplace harassment, new research suggests at least half of organizational leaders still bully employees. Bill 168, introduced June 15, 2010 by the Ontario government, requires employers in the province with more than five workers to conduct annual workplace risk assessments to identify the potential for workplace harassment […]
Employee morale and burnout are the biggest concerns among Canadian employers, far outstripping the concerns over attracting new talent, according to a survey by Right Management. Morale and burnout topped the list of concerns with 54% of respondents saying they were worried. The risk of losing top talent was a close second, at 51%. Other barriers […]
Seventy-nine percent of workers in Quebec often or occasionally witnessed a conflict in their workplace in the last year, according to a CROP survey carried out for the Ordre des conseillers en ressources humaines agrees. The poll also shows 62% of employees believe their managers are inclined to resolve conflicts, while 38% say managers tend […]
Ed Buffet, president and CEO of Buffett and Company Worksite Wellness, passed away suddenly on Saturday, March 5, 2011. A announcement from the company says: “Ed was truly a man who was larger than life and brought great passion to all he endeavoured. In 1982, he founded Buffett Taylor & Associates, a very successful benefits […]
Things to do at work today: meet with boss; complete weekly project; and apply to be a contestant in Extreme Health Makeover contest. If you are an employee of BC Hydro, this could be your to-do list at work today. Item No. 3 has been on the list—and minds—of many BC Hydro employees since this […]
In 1985, less than 10% of the Canadian population was obese, having a body mass index (BMI) over 30. Today, the obesity rate has soared to between 30% and 35% of the adult population, according to Arya Sharma, professor and chair of obesity research and management with the University of Alberta. Presenting at the Canadian Health […]
What’s driving wellness programs? It depends what country you’re working in. The annual WORKING WELL: A Global Survey of Health Promotion and Workplace Wellness Strategies, released today by Buck Consultants, revealed that U.S. based companies cite wellness programs as a key strategic component in reducing employer healthcare costs. Improving worker productivity and reducing absenteeism were […]