"Two-thirds of Canadians over age 15 are employees. On average, they spend about 60 percent of their waking hours at work. When surveyed, most reported that the workplace is an appropriate place to promote health issues. After all, what happens in the office, on the plant floor, or where ever Canadians might work, can have a profound impact on their overall health." (Health Canada, 2002).
Promoting health in the workplace has many benefits for employees and employers alike.
Promoting health in the workplace has many benefits. These include:
· increased productivity
· improved morale
· decreased absenteeism
· improved health and wellness
· reduced injury claims and health benefit costs
· improved corporate culture and image
· lower employee turnover rates
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How the wellness@work program can help you …
· consultations - Contact Us
· quarterly newsletters (click to Newsletters)
· group presentations - contact us for presentation topics
· All Pamphlets
· networking opportunity (Wellness @ Work Registration Form
· notification of special events and activities
· Heart Health Risk Assessments |
Join the wellness@work network
Why not become a member of our wellness@work network to ensure regular updates, information, tips and resources to assist you in developing and implementing comprehensive health promotion activities in your workplace.
Printout, complete and return the wellness@work network member Registration Form (pdf) or contact Sue Armstrong at 807-625-5911 now to sign up!