How Biometric Clinics Benefit Worker Wellness and Drive Business Improvement A culture of wellness begins with data collection. Learn how “know your numbers” clinics deliver an outsize impact on the effectiveness of wellness programs. Periodic biometric...
Turning the Page on Mental Health Absences: Return-To-Work Success StrategiesIntroductionThe increase in mental health claims poses a significant challenge for employers. The Mental Health Commission of Canada states that every week in Canada, roughly 500,000...
Measuring the success and engagement of your wellness program is crucial to ensure it is meeting your expectations and to provide valuable analytics to help refine and customize the program. However, employers struggle to define the value of their programs.In a 2019...
Introduction Effective absence management is not merely an administrative task; it is a strategic function that, when supported by the right technology, can improve productivity, employee satisfaction, and even your bottom line. We reviewed the challenges of...
The Imperative of Absence Management Tracking: Why Many Companies Fall ShortAccording to the Conference Board of Canada, absenteeism is costing Canadian businesses $16.6 billion per year, yet only 46% of companies are actively tracking absences, and of those...
Companies today aim to establish effective employee wellness programs; indeed, 76% of US firms invest in such initiatives (1). However, engagement remains low. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) research indicates only 46% of employees undergo wellness...
Effective July 1, Nova Scotia Government Introduces Sweeping Health Care Legislation: Changes to Sick Note Requirements and Health-Care Professional Licensing.**Sick Note Requirements: Less Burden on Physicians and Patients**Effective July 1st, provincially regulated...
Naloxone is a medication that has been proven to be highly effective in reversing the effects of an opioid overdose. Opioid overdose is a serious issue that affects many individuals, and the availability of naloxone has become increasingly important in saving lives....
In response to the new legislation that extends Employment Insurance (EI) sickness benefits from 15 to 26 weeks, Workplace Medical Corps. recommends that organizations revaluate their plan design and prepare to manage longer periods of employee absence. Organizations...
A little over 16 months has passed since COVID-19 was first detected, with various degrees of lock-downs significantly impacting Canadians, from coast to coast. But optimism is beginning to replace gloom, with many vaccines becoming increasingly available....
