Many people have become interested in moving more during their workday since research has linked long periods of sitting to adverse health effects. Sounds easy but our busy lifestyles often get in the way of walking enough each day. We sit while commuting, we sit at our desk, and we continue to sit when we...
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Mental Health in the Workplace
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, one in five Canadians experienced mental health problems, but today, approximately 50% of Canadians say their mental health has worsened due to COVID-19. Mental health can have a serious impact on a business. Unfortunately, disorders like anxiety and depression often go undetected for months or years as they are more challenging...
7 Do’s and Don’ts When Employees Work from Home
As a result of the coronavirus outbreak, companies across a wide range of industries have employees working from home. In addition to being a necessary precaution for small businesses dealing with coronavirus, allowing employees to work from home can improve their loyalty and satisfaction, serve as a reward and motivation and even save you money...
Tips for Combating COVID-19 Myths Among Staff
A pandemic can bring on anxiety and fear, even among people who are not normally prone to feeling anxious or overwhelmed. It is easy to see how the situation we all have been dealing with can make us particularly susceptible to believing falsehoods especially when everything about this is new for most of us and...
Boosting Employee Morale and Well Being During Covid-19
As a result of recent developments and with an increase in remote working and government requests for individuals to social distance, employee morale is rapidly declining. Many employees face new challenges and may find themselves overwhelmed with the change to their normal routine, which stems from a variety of factors. Below you can find tips...