Things to do at work today: meet with boss; complete weekly project; and apply to be a contestant in Extreme Health Makeover contest. If you are an employee of BC Hydro, this could be your to-do list at work today. Item No. 3 has been on the list—and minds—of many BC Hydro employees since this […]
In 1985, less than 10% of the Canadian population was obese, having a body mass index (BMI) over 30. Today, the obesity rate has soared to between 30% and 35% of the adult population, according to Arya Sharma, professor and chair of obesity research and management with the University of Alberta. Presenting at the Canadian Health […]
What’s driving wellness programs? It depends what country you’re working in. The annual WORKING WELL: A Global Survey of Health Promotion and Workplace Wellness Strategies, released today by Buck Consultants, revealed that U.S. based companies cite wellness programs as a key strategic component in reducing employer healthcare costs. Improving worker productivity and reducing absenteeism were […]
How does a company judge its own success? If Razor Suleman had his way, the first question any employer would ask is, How happy are the employees? As CEO and founder of I Love Rewards, a company that’s won numerous accolades for successfully engaging its workforce, Suleman can’t stress enough the importance of happy employees. […]
Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that environment and genetics both carry a 20% stake in a person’s overall health. These numbers may seem high but compared to the 50% that accounts for lifestyle choices, it’s obvious where employers need to be focusing their efforts. Karen Seward, executive vice-president, business development […]
There has been no shortage of media coverage on the current economic times and the struggle for economic survival faced by many organizations. Even with some signs of recovery starting to show, it’s hard not to feel uneasy about how all this will ultimately turn out. There’s a new economic landscape forming before us. Where […]