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Management Insights: Leading in the Present Day
"Today’s manager is confronting incredible challenges with the changing complexion of today’s workforce. Managers are learning that old management styles, ones that dictate rather than consensus build, do not resonate well with today’s employee base...." more
The Case for Workplace Wellness
"There was a time when the term ‘wellness’ was mentioned in the corporate world only when there was a need to enhance employee morale and team spirit. Health promotion programs were designed to be offered with little or no associated costs, and almost certainly without an expectation related to return on investment (ROI). Direct linkage to disease prevention was rare. Broad-based programs targeted improved physical health, and included topics like nutrition, exercise and laughter. These initiatives delivered a caring message from employer to employee...." more
From Brawn to Brain: Employee Mental Health and the Impact on the Bottom Line
"At the dawn of the Industrial Revolution, financial success was determined by a healthy and strong workforce. The problem of that day was how to maintain the physical stamina of those in the workforce who were subject to long hours of gruelling and repetitive work. Today the focus has shifted. According to Statistics Canada, close to 80% of the jobs in Canada are mainly knowledge based. The discussion has evolved from brawn and the need for nourishment, to brain and the need for sound mental health..." more
Best Practices to Reduce Return to Work Issues and Turnover: A Recipe for Successful Maternity/Parental Leaves
"Working parents face enormous challenges in the workplace. In fact, findings published in a 2003 report by Linda Duxbury & Chris Higgins, Work-Life Conflict in Canada in the New Millennium – A Status Report, indicate that employees with dependant care issues are more likely to experience high levels of work-life conflict and find it challenging to meet their responsibilities both at home and in the workplace. Women are particularly at risk..." more
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