Wellness

Wellness pertains to the holistic well-being of employees, encompassing physical, mental, and emotional health. HR professionals focus on creating a workplace that promotes wellness through initiatives such as health benefits, fitness programs, stress management, and mental health support. This proactive approach aims to enhance employee morale, reduce absenteeism, and boost productivity. By addressing wellness comprehensively, HR contributes to a positive work culture, higher job satisfaction, and an overall healthier, more engaged, and resilient workforce.

The 5 Mistakes HR Managers Make in Workplace Wellness Programs (and How to Fix Them).

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Workplace Wellness

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Addressing Barriers To Workplace Health and Wellness Initiatives

Exploring strategies to address 2 key barriers to the successful implementation of workplace health and wellness initiatives.

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Canadian Trend Towards Elimination Of Employer Requirement For Medical Note For Short-Term Absences Continues

Recent legislative changes prohibit employers in several Canadian provinces from requesting a [...]

“How Can We Help?” Considering Accommodation For Persons With Disabilities In Workplace Investigations

In my previous blog post, You Ought to Know? Rethinking the ‘Reasonable Person’ [...]

Recognizing and Addressing Anxiety in the Workplace: A Guide for HR Leaders

In today’s dynamic and demanding work environment, anxiety and burnout are increasingly common [...]

New Sick Leave Rules Coming Soon: What BC Employers Need To Know

On April 15, 2025, the BC Government introduced Bill 11, proposing amendments to the Employment [...]

Understanding the Difference Between Mental Health Days and Sick Days: A Guide for Canadian Employers

Employers In Ontario: Be Aware Of Upcoming New Employer Requirements

Since March 2024, Ontario has passed three “Working for Workers” bills that introduce [...]

Labour Relations In The World Of Tariffs: The Need For Cooperation, Not Confrontation

A continuation in our series for Canadian employers addressing the U.S. tariff effect. For more [...]

Mental Health In The Workplace: Obligations And Best Practices

The workplace is undergoing a major transformation. The continuation of telework in some work [...]

No More Sick Notes? What B.C. Employers Need To Know About Bill 11, Employment Standards Amendment Act, 2025

The B.C. government introduced Bill 11 on April 15, 2025, proposing amendments to the Employment [...]

The U.S. Tariff Effect: Ensuring The Psychological Health And Safety Of A Reduced Workforce Part II

Psychological safety and mental health in the workplace In the last article in our series covering [...]

“NRSO” To Be Made Public: Balancing The Protection Of Vulnerable Members Of Society And Employment Rights

The recent announcement by the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko [...]

Hiring and Recruiting Best Practices- Special Report

Workplace Accommodation: Not Just A One-Way Obligation For Employers

For employers, implementing accommodation measures in the workplace is far from straightforward [...]

Maximizing Roi: The Business Case for Employee Wellness Programs in Canada

Employee wellness programs have evolved from a nice-to-have perk to a strategic imperative for [...]

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