Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is a type of self-regulation that enables a business to be socially accountable to its employees, stakeholders, and local community. CSR typically involves the conscious effort to understand and optimize the organization’s impact...

Every October, Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month celebrates success stories from organizations across the country. A healthy workplace is one in which the organization cares about the health, safety and wellness of its employees and establishes systems to achieve and...

In any given week, 500,000 Canadians are unable to work due to mental health problems or illnesses. If ignored, mental health issues can contribute to a cycle of low productivity and absenteeism. As such, employers and employees should work together to identify...

Absenteeism and lost productivity due to mental health issues cost the Canadian economy almost $50 billion annually.  Corporate wellness programs promote healthy behaviours that can reduce medical costs and improve employee productivity. The most effective programs...

An aging population means that many young professionals are taking on the role of caregiver to their parents as well as their own children. Members of the sandwich generation feel the financial and emotional burden of mounting responsibility. As a result, work...

In 2018, health care expenditures cost the Canadian economy $253.5 billion, or $6,839 per person. Meanwhile, poor health also costs employers more in the form of lost productivity. Employee wellness should not be overlooked. Health is tied to organizational...

Worrying about money is one of the most common stressors for Canadian employees. This stress affects not only the physical and mental health of employees but also their productivity levels. High stress levels among employees can cost companies hundreds of thousands of...