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An Employer’s Role in Preventing Repetitive Strain Injuries
Preventative Disability Management · Workplace Health
According to Statistics Canada, an estimated 2.3 million workers report having repetitive strain injuries (RSIs), which limits their ability to perform daily activities, annually. That translates to roughly 1 in every 10 Canadian workers....
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TMI – How to Prevent Receiving More Health Information Than You Can Handle
Physical Health · Workplace Health
Who can resist smiling at the scene of a child holding his hands over his ears and shouting “la-la-la-la-la—I can’t hear you, I can’t hear you?” We can all relate to the uncomfortable feeling...
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When is the Right Time for an Employee to Return to Work After an Absence?
Workplace Health
Sometimes it is necessary for an employee to leave the workplace due to a sickness or an injury. I say sometimes, because leaving the workplace isn’t always the best solution. Adjusting the work role,...
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4 Ways to Recognize Mental Illness in Your Workplace
Preventative Disability Management
Supervisors have a tough job; it is a big responsibility to look after a team. Managing workflow and outcomes is hard enough, but supervisors are also tasked with recognizing and responding to mental health...
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How to Build an Effective Workplace Wellness Program
Preventative Disability Management · Workplace Health
Wellness used to be a word associated with services that made a person feel good, and a Workplace Wellness Program used to be a soft, mushy, nice-to-have addition typically aimed at changing or supporting...
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Vacation Shaming: STOP IT
Preventative Disability Management · Workplace Health
Recently I found myself apologizing to a colleague because I was planning to take a week of holiday. I had returned from a holiday not long before, and I felt embarrassed about being away...
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How Employees Can Contribute to Workplace Mental Health
Mental Health · Workplace Health
There has been a lot of attention on workplace mental health in the last few years, and that’s a great thing! Any attention paid to this important topic provides an opportunity for change. Workplace...
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How to Keep Your Older Workers Safe and Healthy: A Message to Leaders!
Workplace Health
It is no secret that changing demographics means that many companies have more older workers than they did before. However, it can be more challenging, and a whole other conversation, to keep older workers healthy...
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Communication is Key During an Employee’s Sick Leave
Workplace Health · Disability Management
It can be difficult for an employer to balance the responsibilities and interests when managing an employee who is on sick leave. However, knowing the right questions to ask, can really help to facilitate...
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Employee Return To Work – An Employer’s Perspective
Preventative Disability Management · Workplace Health
The majority of work disability absences resolve with employees returning to work successfully. However, some situations can be more complex and require careful planning and support for the employee and the employer, for there...
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Why Aren’t Your Wellness Programs Working?
Preventative Disability Management · Workplace Health
You have offered some wonderful wellness programs that you know have worked well for other companies, or maybe even have been published to show a solid return to investment. You did your part to...
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The Components of a Mentally Healthy Workplace; An Integrated Approach
Mental Health · Workplace Health
You have decided to develop a strategy in your workplace specific to mental health. Congratulations! That is an important decision and one that is likely to benefit your organization and the individuals who are...
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Is Peer Support Program Right For Your Workplace?
Mental Health · Preventative Disability Management
When a union is a workplace stakeholder, opportunities for creative health protection programs can improve, especially when the union plays a key role in the employee’s work life. What is a Peer Support Program?...
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Mother’s Day and Mental Health
Mental Health
This past Sunday, in North America, we celebrated our annual Mother’s Day; a day set aside for us to show gratitude and appreciation to our mothers for all they do for us. And while...
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