Survey: Slow thaw in the labour market According to an ongoing survey by Watson Wyatt (last updated October 2009) on 201 U.S.-based companies, a little more than one year after the financial crisis began, employers are beginning to lift freezes on hiring and salary increases. The percentage of companies reversing freezes has increased markedly from […]
Last issue I talked about there being a light at the end of our dark economic tunnel—and that it wasn’t a freight train. I’d like to add to that idea in that you also need to know where to look in the tunnel for the light that does get through. What I mean to say […]
Employee ‘suggestions of the month’ HR managers know that from the mouths of employees can come some pretty unusual suggestions, like the (apparent) beach lover who wondered if her firm could institute “bikini Fridays.” Even though it would take government action, another helpful employee proposed changing family medical leave laws to include time spent in […]
And the winners are… the envelope, please! The Who’s Who in Workplace Health awards are designed to honour individuals and organizations that have demonstrated leadership and innovation in workplace health. And, while one might think that wellness has taken a back seat because of our downturned economy, nothing could be further from the truth as […]
Working Well seeks out Canada’s best and brightest employers—those who not only support, but also promote wellness in their workplace. This issue, we take a behind-the-scenes look at the wellness initiatives of Amex Bank of Canada and Amex Canada Inc. in an exclusive interview with President and CEO Denise Pickett. American Express in Canada operates […]
Most businesses already understand the value of equipping staff with wireless technology as a means of increasing productivity outside of the office. However, without effective change management strategies, organizations may find that employees feel the pressure of a 24-hour work cycle, leading to reduced employee satisfaction. It’s time for employers to embrace the flexible work […]
I recently met with the Working Well advisory board to garner a sense of the issues affecting those responsible for their organization’s workplace wellness. Not only did I receive some valuable feedback, but we also discussed the magazine’s content, what our team of professionals can improve upon and what we’re doing right. I have made […]
During these unprecedented times, employees are under greater stress due to job insecurity or financial losses than ever before. That stress can lead to mental disorders and long-term disability leave.
In an era of job cuts and tight budgets, maintaining workplace wellness programs is not only good for the health of employees, but also for the bottom line, according to the experts at the recent 8th annual Healthy Outcomes Conference in Whistler, B.C. Hewitt Canada’s benefits practice leader, Tim Clarke, explored the links between health […]