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Five ways managers can build personal resilience amid the pandemic

mschmit — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 04:45:43 +0000

The second wave of the coronavirus pandemic is currently slamming into regions across Canada, once again testing employers’ resilience in the face of mounting challenges. But resilient managers can bounce forward out of adversity, stay focused and productive through constant change and continue to thrive when things are difficult. Resilience equips people to deal with […]

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How CAA’s wellness app is evolving during the pandemic

mschmit — Fri, 13 Nov 2020 06:00:37 +0000

Wellness apps are becoming an increasingly popular perk for Canadian employers to offer employees, particularly as stress continues to soar as the coronavirus pandemic drags on. CAA Club Group was ahead of the pack, launching its wellness app company-wide in 2018. However, a wide range of meditation and mindfulness apps are available, so plan sponsors have to do […]

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Ericsson wins award for well-rounded health and wellness program

mschmit — Fri, 23 Oct 2020 04:45:28 +0000

At Benefits Canada‘s 2020 Workplace Benefits Awards on Oct. 16, Ericsson was recognized for its comprehensive health and wellness program that helps employees address their physical, mental and social health needs. “We’ve really focused on a health and wellness program that would benefit employee’s health and overall well-being. . . . I think, for us, it’s always been important. […]

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Pandemic blurring work-life lines a recipe for employee burnout

mschmit — Tue, 15 Sep 2020 04:45:38 +0000

Even before the coronavirus pandemic, technology was blurring the lines between work and home life. An unhealthy attachment to our mobile phones made it easy to get lured back into our work worlds when we were supposed to be on vacation, socializing with family and friends or just enjoying some downtime. During the pandemic, millions […]

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Q&A with IBM Canada’s Katherine Faichnie

mschmit — Fri, 20 Mar 2020 04:51:45 +0000

IBM Canada Ltd.’s director of HR talks data and analytics, holistic employee health and playing the piano Q. What top challenges do you face in your role? A. I want to help employees understand and fully leverage all of our benefits offerings. IBM provides competitive retirement saving vehicles and financial management tools, but I always […]

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Morneau Shepell to test meditation headband in employee wellness programs

mschmit — Mon, 13 Jan 2020 11:00:26 +0000

Morneau Shepell Ltd. is teaming up with Interaxon Inc. to test meditation-aid technology for use in workplace well-being programs. Interaxon makes the Muse meditation headband, a research-grade electroencephalography device that aims to help in the meditation process by providing visual and auditory feedback relating to the user’s brain activity. The feedback is an attempt to encourage mental behaviours associated […]

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Starbucks offering meditation app to all Canadian employees

mschmit — Mon, 06 Jan 2020 11:00:41 +0000

Starbucks Canada is giving its more than 23,000 employees a free subscription to meditation app Headspace. In total, more than 200,000 employees across North America are receiving access to the app, which offers guided meditations and videos, articles and animations around mental-health topics. “By arming [employees] with resources and support, they will be better able to curb and cope […]

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Tips for a healthy workforce in 2020

mschmit — Fri, 27 Dec 2019 02:30:24 +0000

Looking ahead to 2020, all indicators point to technology playing a greater role in human resources practices given the rapid advances in artificial intelligence and emerging virtual health-care services. But while HR and wellness professionals adapt to these new technologies, they should also be looking at other important considerations to help make their workplaces more comfortable and their employees […]

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Franklin Templeton awarded for holistic employee health approach

mschmit — Thu, 24 Oct 2019 05:00:31 +0000

With its flexible yet comprehensive approach to employee well-being, Franklin Templeton Investments took home the award for a health and wellness program with fewer than 1,000 employees at Benefits Canada’s 2019 Workplace Benefits Awards in Toronto on Oct. 17. “I think our holistic approach to health — in that it’s not just the physical components […]

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Fidelity Canada wins award for holistic health program

mschmit — Wed, 23 Oct 2019 05:00:47 +0000

Fidelity Canada’s traditional health and wellness program has evolved into a holistic initiative that incorporates every aspect of working life, leading to its award win for a health and wellness program for an organization with more than 1,000 employees at Benefits Canada’s 2019 Workplace Benefits Awards in Toronto on Oct. 17. “I think the reality […]

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