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Mental Health and COVID-19 Challenges in Apprenticeship Programs – New Survey Reveals Issues and Solutions

Cara McMullin

03 Feb 202203 Feb 2022

Apprenticeships play an essential role in the development of a highly trained workforce. Today, apprenticeship programs face new challenges while building on their successes, according to recent survey results from the International Foundation. The 2022 report Top Trends in Apprenticeship Programs reveals […]

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Challenges of Mental Health Parity Compliance

Cara McMullin

19 Jan 202219 Jan 2022

Mental health and substance use disorders continue to be a concern for employers. As the pandemic is about to enter its third year, many express a heightened need for mental health care. Additionally, insurers report increased claims and demand for mental health […]

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Addressing Traumatic Brain Injuries at Work

Kathy Bergstrom, CEBS

16 Dec 202116 Dec 2021

Awareness surrounding traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) has grown over the last decade as we’ve heard stories of high-profile football players and military veterans whose lives were either cut short or forever changed by these conditions. But other […]

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What’s New with Mental Health Parity

Anne Patterson

23 Nov 202123 Nov 2021

In this Talking Benefits podcast episode, the pod squad wanted to highlight a topic that is timely for several reasons and might be a little confusing—mental health and substance use disorder parity in benefits. Podcast host Julie Stich welcomed Stephanie Patrick, senior […]

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Uncertainty of Workplace Mental Health Issues on the Rise

Justin Held, CEBS

16 Nov 202116 Nov 2021

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 world of workplace mental health and substance use disorder offerings is littered […]

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Men’s Health: How to Raise Awareness at Your Organization

Bella Tomaw

09 Nov 202109 Nov 2021

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 Health Awareness Month, and with it comes various efforts to create a […]

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The Election’s Over, So Now What? Impact on Canadian Employers and Plan Sponsors

Alyssa Hodder, GBA

23 Sep 202123 Sep 2021

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 impact employers and plan sponsors going forward: Labour/Employment Pledging to restore the […]

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Returning to the Workplace? Don’t Lose Sight of Your People Leaders

Alyssa Hodder, GBA

19 Aug 202119 Aug 2021

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. Many employees have struggled psychologically and financially, and employers have responded. But […]

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Using Mental Health Apps as Part of Your Employee Wellness Strategy

Robbie Hartman, CEBS

10 Aug 202109 Aug 2021

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 of these tools deliver mental health resources, programs and education through self-service […]

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The True Value of Empathetic Leadership

Alyssa Hodder, GBA

14 Jul 202114 Jul 2021

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? Research shows there is a connection between empathetic leadership and employee attraction […]