Employee wellness programs are a tangible way for employers to support the health and overall well-being of employees. These programs, which include popular offerings like on-site fitness centres, yoga classes, smoking cessation programs and summer hours can positively influence work culture and attract new hires. However, in order to [...]
Many common office injuries involve musculoskeletal strains and sprains of the neck, back, hands and feet. With so many more people working from home over the past few years, the instances of people working without a proper workstation have increased dramatically. Compounded by an already low overall activity rate [...]
The pandemic has caused increased levels of stress and anxiety. Many people are facing challenges both at home and at work. During Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month®, employers are encouraged to foster an environment where people look forward to going to work. One way organizations can impact the health and well [...]
With the outbreak of this global pandemic, many people were abruptly forced to work from home full-time. The lucky ones already had an ergonomic home office setup or were assisted by workplace programs. But a large part of this population is still hunching over their laptops while sitting on uncomfortable [...]
