Q&A with a Toronto-based Emergency Room Registered Nurse* *For privacy reasons, they have asked to remain anonymous What was a typical day like for you before the COVID-19 pandemic, and how has the outbreak affected...
If you don’t believe employees value customizable benefits, think again. Research conducted by MetLife found that 74% of employees are more likely to accept a job with a new employer if they get the ability...
Knowing what will make your corporate wellness program may seem elusive at times, but we have some best practices that we feel are universal and critical. Below is our list of characteristics common among successful...
It’s not easy feeling motivated in the depths of winter, when it perpetually feels like dusk and all you want to do is hibernate. Many of your employees may be feeling exhausted, stressed out, and...
Would you be surprised to know that in a team of 10, chances are that 2 have dealt with a mental health issue? With numbers like these, it’s shocking that mental health in the workplace is so...
It has been consistently proven that happy, healthy employees are more productive at work and more satisfied with their jobs. Companies that prioritize employee wellness and engagement have lower turnover, and oftentimes outperform the competition...
It might not be readily apparent, but chances are most of your employees have experienced or been indirectly affected by mental illness. Roughly 20 per cent of Canadians develop a mental illness in their lifetime, which...
How can employers use technology to improve mental health among their staff? We sat down with Kris McCusker from 680 News to discuss. Click below to listen. [audio mp3="http://lifespeak.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Annas-interview-on-680-Radio-News-compressed.mp3"][/audio] TRANSCRIPT Kris McCusker: I'm Kris McCusker. Discussion around...
What comes to mind when you think about employee health? Comprehensive benefits packages? A box of tissue and hand sanitizer in every room? These are great places to start, but unfortunately many organizations seem to...
Everyone has medical bills. Regardless of how old, healthy, or wealthy you are, you’ve probably gotten childhood vaccines and/or visited the dentist at some point in your life. These healthcare expenses can rack up surprisingly...
