Does this sound familiar? To get ahead, employees must show their dedication to getting the job done at all costs to demonstrate their support for the organization and their teammates. For a long time, statements like this favoured employers. The implication was that employees should be willing to make significant personal sacrifices to...

How’s your mental health? The way you answer that question can vary. One day, you might describe it as “great.” But depending on what you’re experiencing, you might feel like you are struggling another time. You also may not feel comfortable being completely transparent about your mental health at times, especially when you feel like it’s low.

Our society is quite comfortable stigmatizing, condemning and assigning harsh moral judgement to people experiencing addiction. The stigma of addiction is often so debilitating, that people often hide their situations for fear of being discovered. It delays them from getting the help they need.

A top priority for most organizations and institutions is to look beyond traditional strategies for management development and recruitment to empower leaders so they are capable of making the company and the people within it thrive.

Today, digital technologies are everywhere. Technology has created some beautiful things, like communications assistive technology for children who don't use speech as their primary communication method.

Wellness, it seems, is the next big thing that everyone must conquer. The past two years of pandemic upheaval have given people a chance to assess and reflect on their overall health and well-being, prompting a wellness renaissance. However, jumping on board with trends may lead to the actual value and understanding of wellness to become diluted by social chatter and marketing buzz.

Now is the time to make a final contribution to your group RRSP for a 2021 tax-deduction before the March 1st, 2022 deadline. Don’t forget- there are major advantages to saving within your Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan!

Here are the 2022 parameters for some government programs in Canada that impact the administration or coverage provided by private benefits plans.

Although we may not be in the position for businesses to reopen, workplaces must begin to consider what this post-pandemic work-life means for them and their employees. There is palpable anxiety about returning to old and familiar ways of working and engaging with others. The sense of worry is both natural and expected, and many people are currently experiencing it as they anticipate and engage in their return to work.

By taking a thoughtful approach to return to the physical workplace, organizations and their management teams can use readily available resources to make their post-pandemic plan comprehensible while considering employee’s limitations and concerns.

Think of a time when someone conveyed a message to you that you didn’t belong. The rejection may have been deliberate or incidental. The experience might have happened a long time ago or been only moments old. Suppose you were asked to recall how you felt. In that case, your description might include emotional references to hurt feelings, being crushed, or even feeling heartbroken.

A new year is nearly upon us. Traditionally, this is a time when many of us reflect on the previous year and make “resolutions,” or plans for the coming year. The stresses associated with the pandemic, including job losses; economic uncertainty; deaths of family members, friends or colleagues; burnout; restricted social interactions and the instability, uncertainty and fear have impacted the mental health of many.1

Over one billion people around the globe live with some form of disability.¹ Even so, not all businesses are equipped to support persons with disabilities which, in many instances, impedes their ability to thrive within existing environments.

The Benefits Canada Healthcare Survey maps out key findings — including alignments and gaps between plan members and plan sponsors — in the key subject areas of person- al health, health benefits plans and the work environment. While the emphasis is on the impacts of the pandemic....

One of the often-overlooked challenges with addiction is that the addicted individual is not the only person impacted by the disease. Family and friends may encounter difficulty with the individual's pattern of behaviour, potentially escalating financial and legal problems, and even just the daily struggle of providing positive reinforcement and support.

September always ushers a whirlwind of change into our lives that make it notoriously one of the most stressful months of the year. As long summer light fades earlier and temperature shifts signal to foliage that the end of the growing season is near, people start to ramp up their activities. September tends to be frantic. We shrug off those relaxed summertime vibes and focus on getting back to routines and structured activities. This year, you may notice that with the arrival of sweater weather and back-to-school backpacks, there isn’t the same hint of exuberance as in years past. There’s a good reason for that.

Workplace equity is the fair treatment for employees in every facet of life regardless of their gender expression, race, disability, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, or age.

Equity ensures removing any chances of discrimination in the workplace, and it doesn’t necessarily translate to equal treatment for all, though it does promote an individual’s right to be different. Equity in the workplace makes sure people are given equal opportunities, equal pay and are accepted and respected for their differences. Equity is about creating an inclusive and conducive work environment where employees feel secure and happy. The two primary aims of equity are diversity and inclusion.

We’re all humans with different viewpoints and experiences that have influenced identities, our interactions, and our beliefs. It’s a natural part of life that we enjoy gathering and socializing with other like-minded individuals. It’s also normal for our human brains to want to organize...

Starting a new calendar year can be exciting and refreshing, but it can also be stressful. January 1st typically brings renewed motivation with the gift of a clean slate and the desire for a promising year ahead. It’s often fulfilled with a focus on healthy eating and exercise to get back on track after the holiday season's indulgence. But January can also be full of transitions that can influence anxiety and concern.

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, this year's celebrations and customs will be different and difficult for many. Typically, we head into the season, looking forward to social gatherings with friends, family, neighbours and co-workers. We share meals and take part in a host of other traditions. This season, we are unable to celebrate in our traditional ways and without our favourite practices. However, it's important not to cancel all events, remember you may celebrate with close family and/or friends with strict adherence to established guidelines set by government and health authorities. You may also connect virtually with those outside your immediate circle...