Morneau Shepell Inc. has acquired one of Quebec’s largest employee assistance program (EAP) providers: Jacques Lamarre & Associates and Parcours d’enfant. The acquisition is expected to be immediately accretive to Morneau Shepell. “Today’s acquisition represents a strategic commitment to significantly expand both our EAP presence and our solution portfolio in the province of Quebec,” says […]
Shepell·fgi’s counselling is going virtual. The company now offers employee assistance program (EAP) support via video counselling, enabling face-to-face conversations to be conducted remotely. The individual and counsellor communicate via webcam, telephone (or microphone) and Internet connection. Shepell·fgi assures clients that security measures are in place to preserve the confidentiality of any data exchanged and […]
Canadian employees are too in debt to think about retirement planning. That’s the implication from a recent report by Morneau Shepell, which shows more workers are accessing their employee assistance programs (EAPs) for debt and credit issues, but fewer are seeking help with investment planning. According to the report, 63.2% of the time that people […]
Mental health is on the radar of Canadian organizations. Numerous studies have been conducted on the occurrence of and costs associated with mental health issues. The unfortunate reality is that people are often not provided with the care they need, even though early intervention is a key factor in helping people address and treat mental […]
Shepell·fgi wants you to go smoke free. The company has launched a new online program to help employees kick the smoking habit. The program is an upgrade to smoking cessation services already offered under Shepell·fgi’s employee assistance program. The new online component provides users with an interactive experience that includes tips, tools and a support […]
It’s fair to assume that not all employees want or need the services of an employee assistance program (EAP). We understand that those employees fortunate enough to have a robust personal network to provide knowledge or guidance on either crisis or non-crisis situations may not use a company EAP. However, please don’t cancel your EAP! […]
Growing EAPs in Canada was no easy task, but Warren Shepell’s rural upbringing taught him the value of perseverance. Shepell points to his education as an instrumental part of his success in the employee assistance program (EAP) field. But he says the fact that he was able to receive an education is as inspiring as […]
Morneau Shepell, under the Shepell-fgi brand, has launched a new mobile app for Apple and RIM mobile devices. The My EAP app is the first from an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). It allows users to access health and wellness articles, e-counselling and LifeSpeak On Demand video clips. “More than 30 years ago, we pioneered the […]
Read our 2011 Small Plan Sponsor Report. Telelink, like many other companies, struggled during the recession. The St. John’s, Newfoundland-based inbound customer service business has a long track record of success and stability, having been in operation since 1965. But when the downturn hit in 2008, the company—which counts a large number of U.S. businesses […]
Given the past 18 months, it’s no surprise healthcare budgets haven’t increased. Employers are struggling to figure out how to stretch their limited resources to keep their employees healthy and productive. Working Well invited 11 experts to a round-table discussion to share their thoughts on how employers are facing these challenges. More specifically, they discussed […]