What mental health issues are common among your organization? Is substance abuse prominent? How are these issues impacting your workplace? What barriers are you facing? Where do you start? The… Read more >
November 16, 2021 Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, Mental Health, Wellness 0 Read more >
We all know how the saying goes: “Boys don’t cry.” Unfortunately, we are all also aware of the stigma of and neglected focus on men’s health. November is National Men’s… Read more >
November 9, 2021 Communication, Education, Employee Benefits, Health Care, Insurance, Mental Health, Voluntary Benefits, Wellness 0 Read more >
After a hotly contested snap election, Canadians once again elected a Liberal minority government. Here’s a quick summary of some of the key elements of the Liberals’ platform that may… Read more >
As I wrote in my blog on empathetic leadership, one positive emerging from the pandemic is that it has refocused attention on human needs—from health and wellness, to financial security…. Read more >
August 19, 2021 Canada, Communication, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Employee Benefits, Flexible Work Options, Mental Health, Work Life Balance 0 Read more >
Digital mental health tools have been growing in popularity, especially as plans and organizations navigate lockdowns and remote work arrangements that have kept employees apart during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many… Read more >
August 10, 2021 Canada, Employee Benefits, Health Care, Mental Health, U.S., Wellness 0 Read more >
We know that leaders set the tone from the top. So when it comes to building a culture of empathy, trust and mutual respect, what example is your leadership setting?… Read more >
July 14, 2021 Canada, Communication, Employee Benefits, Mental Health, U.S., Wellness, Work Life Balance 0 Read more >
From traditional employee assistance programs (EAPs) to bots that use artificial intelligence, the range of options to address worker mental health challenges has grown. What should employers and plan sponsors… Read more >
June 15, 2021 Canada, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Benefits, Health Care, Mental Health, U.S., Wellness 0 Read more >
Over the past year, the International Foundation has surveyed U.S. organizations on three separate occasions to examine the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic. In the most recent edition, respondents were… Read more >
June 10, 2021 Coronavirus (COVID-19), Employee Benefits, Health Care, U.S. 0 Read more >
“How can I work and take care of my kids? I don’t have any childcare right now.” “Sorry, honey, but you’ll have to wait until after this Zoom call.” “I… Read more >
May 6, 2021 Canada, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Employee Benefits, Mental Health, U.S., Work Life Balance 0 Read more >
In a typical year, the top causes of stress affecting employee well-being are generally money, physical health, work and relationships. The COVID-19 pandemic, of course, is anything but typical, and… Read more >
April 20, 2021 Canada, Communication, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Benefits, Financial Wellness, Mental Health, U.S., Wellness, Work Life Balance 0 Read more >