Source: Forbes | Author: Trinh Abrell | June 12, 2019 From the article: For decades much has been discussed, debated, and written about work-life balance. These three words can invoke guilt, wistfulness, or sense of failure. This concept is as elusive to some as big foot or the mythical 24 inch waist. But what is […]
Author: Corrie Omand | February 27, 2019 Bullying is still a major problem in our workplaces, schools, homes, and online. Pink Shirt Day (Feb 27, 2019) aims to raise awareness and funds to support programs that foster healthy self-esteem. In addition, WorkSafeBC has made it mandatory for all employers to have a detailed policy for […]
Author: Terri Eriksen | February 25, 2019 Navy & Sage Benefits is happy to participate in the BC SPCA’s Treat Week for another year. Treat Week is a fundraiser for the BC SPCA, raising essential funds to support the lifesaving services of their branches. Celebrated across British Columbia between February 25 – March 3 supporters […]
Almost 60 per cent of Canadian human resources managers say the health and wellness offerings at their organizations have declined over the last five years, according to a new survey by staffing firm OfficeTeam.
The survey, which polled more than 300 human resources managers and more than 1,000 Canadian workers over the age of 18, also asked respondents about the most innovative health and wellness programs they had heard other companies offered to employees.
Source: Benefits Canada | Author: Moira Potter | October 16, 2017 From the article: To combat the rise in chronic disease rates and the subsequent impact on the health-care system and benefits costs, there’s been a shift in thinking by employers, health professionals and benefits providers towards prevention rather than just treatment. Read full article […]
When employees are young and often working remotely, and when the wellness budget is non-existent, human resources managers have to be creative to ensure employees get a healthy balance at work.
The vehicle history company Carproof, for example, began its wellness program in 2012 with a weight-loss contest, said Heather Coy-Robinson, the company’s human resources manager, at the 2017 Benefits and Pension Summit in Toronto on Tuesday.
