Workplace Wellness Resources

• The TBDHU workplace wellness team supports employers to create a Comprehensive Wellness Program in businesses and organizations. To learn more, visit our Workplace Health page.  Alternately, you can call 807-625-5900 or Toll-Free at 1-888-294-6630 or email workplacewellness@tbdhu.com to speak with a member of our wellness@work team.
• TBDHU also offers select presentations, training and networking events.

• Comprehensive information for workplaces on reducing the risk of infectious diseases, including COVID-19, is found on the Control of Infectious Diseases in the Workplace page.
• Employers and employees who have questions related to control of infectious diseases in the workplace or are looking for resources, can contact the Healthy Workplace Team by calling (807) 625-5900 or Toll-Free at 1-888-294-6630 or send an email to workplacewellness@tbdhu.com.

• Visit Superior Mental Wellness at Work for information and resources on promoting mental health in the workplace.
• Check out our 5 new bulletin board kits and the Get Real photovoice project.

TBDHU offers physical activity promotion materials including:

• Posters promoting Canada’s 24-Hour Movement Guidelines (these include information on physical activity, sedentary behaviour, and sleep).
• Pedometers for organizations to sign out.
• Links to current and future challenges.
  • Check out October's Sit Less Move More worksite Challenge

Helpful physical activity promotion links for workplaces: 

• Beyond Bike Racks - 12 Ways TBay Businesses Can Create and Support a Workplace Bike Culture (PDF)
• ParticipACTION - Physical Activity at Work
• CDC Workplace Physical Activity Break Guide
• Sleep Foundation: The link between sleep and job performance

Many adults spend a large portion of their day at work and typically eat at least one meal and snack during their workday. Eating well at work can have a significant impact on overall health and wellbeing. The foods we eat not only impact our physical health, but they also influence our mood and concentration. 

A healthy workplace nutrition environment is one of the main influences for eating well at work. This includes foods served at meetings or events, vending machines or cafeterias, fundraising, or foods left in common areas (e.g. the lunchroom, front desks, waiting areas). Having an environment that supports individuals to eat well at work benefits everyone.

Another common factor that influences eating well at work is what employees bring to work. Packing healthy lunches and snacks can be a common barrier for many. Whether it’s a lack of time in the morning or being bored of packing the same thing every day, workday lunches can be a challenge. For time-saving tips of foods to pack, visit the links below.

If you have questions about healthy eating and would like to speak to a Registered Dietitian, visit Health Connect Ontario or call 811 or 1-866-797-0000. It’s free!

Helpful Links

• Tips for Packing Workday Lunches (PDF) - TBDHU
  • Conseils pour vous préparer des dîners à emporter au travail (PDF)
• Nutrition and Mental Health Factsheet (PDF) - TBDHU
  • Nutrition et santé mentale (PDF)
• Guidelines for Serving Healthy Food and Beverages at Work (PDF) - TBDHU
  • Lignes directrices concernant les boissons et les aliments nutritifs à servir au travail (PDF)
• Canada’s Food Guide 
• Canada's Food Guide - Recipes
• General Nutrition Information - UnlockFood.ca

As of June 1, 2023, the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) requires that naloxone be available in some workplaces in case a worker has an opioid overdose.

For more information, visit our preventing opioid overdose with naloxone page or Ontario’s Naloxone in the Workplace web page.

Employers can visit the following participating program providers for more information on how to access free naloxone training and kits:

• Canadian Red Cross
• St. John Ambulance