In any industry, conferences are a great opportunity for continuing education and connecting with others — such as the 20-plus conferences hosted by Benefits Canada each year — but many people find these events overwhelming. They take us out of our daily routine and can be emotionally and mentally draining. Early wakeup times and evening events […]
The world of health and wellness is always changing and the coming new year is no exception. As more employers accept the reality that productivity is directly tied to the health of workers, we can expect to see an increase in workplace policies around employee wellness in 2017. In addition to the traditional return on […]
Canadians spend up to nine hours a day at work. Much of that time is sedentary – sitting at desks, behind the wheel or on a production line. The rest of our waking hours are used to care for kids/elders, housework, socializing or commuting. This leaves little time to create healthy habits. With so much time […]
Most of us spend, on average, 60% of our waking hours at work, so it stands to reason that the workplace is a good place to encourage healthy eating and physical activity. Employees who eat well are employees who feel better, have increased energy and are more productive. Healthy eating makes you feel better about yourself and worry […]