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Presenteeism is on the rise

Presenteeism is on the rise

We’ve all demonstrated some level of presenteeism at work at some point in our jobs. For many of us these are short-lived periods of time when we are not as productive as we usually are due to a variety of reasons. For others, periods of presenteeism can be longer-lasting if the cause goes unaddressed.

World Health Day April 7 2019

World Health Day April 7 2019

Have you hard about World Health Day? Organized by the World Health Organization, World Health Day is an opportunity to celebrate health and remind world leaders that everyone should be able to access health care. On April 7th 2019, advocacy events will be taking place globally to support the #HealthForAll campaign. Read on to learn about the initiatives in your community and how to get involved.

Should We Eat Lunch With Co-Workers?

Should We Eat Lunch With Co-Workers?

While browsing through the news this evening, I came across an article discussing the mental health and overall benefits of eating dinner together with our families. The main benefit cited by the author was that it provided a platform for communication, which is the first necessary step to tackling problems. It got me thinking, do these benefits also apply when we dine with our "work family"? ...

The Economic Case for the Inclusion of Workers

The Economic Case for the Inclusion of Workers

It's a business model that's helping put to rest  a longstanding corporate stigma. The notion that hiring someone with a disability is more of a burden than an opportunity. These are some of the trailblazing companies and captains of industry fighting those stereotypes and seeing a huge return to their bottom line. 

Work + Facebook = Productivity?

Work + Facebook = Productivity?

Would using Facebook at work make you more productive? I'll take wild guess that your answer is similar to mine, a resounding no. But just a few weeks ago Wal-Mart, one of the largest private employers in the US, announced that its’ employees are now going to be using this social media platform at work.

"What I Wish I Could Tell My Boss"

"What I Wish I Could Tell My Boss"

Is there something you really wish you could tell your boss right now, but instead you are holding it in? Well, you aren’t alone. Navigating the relationship between you and your employer can be tricky. It isn’t as easy as speaking what’s on your mind without filtering anything. The fear of reprimand for saying the wrong thing is real. So we bite our tongue instead of saying what we need to say. A lot ends up getting swept under the rug.

Could sugar be feeding your depression?

Could sugar be feeding your depression?

It's highly addictive and wreaks havoc on our bodies. We all know too well that sugar is a bad guy. It can affect our teeth, our weight, the clarity of our skin and many other aspects of our health. But could we go so far as to say that it's impact reaches beyond our physical health, and negatively affects our mental health? Some scientist believe this could be the case.

Mental Health Sick Day? No Problem!

Mental Health Sick Day? No Problem!

Mental health days are vital to many professionals' long-term work performance and well-being. Many employees opt to stay home due to pronounced feelings of distress, burnout, anxiety, depression, etc. A common misconception of a mental health day is the admission of feeling overwhelmed, being unable to cope, using an excuse to stay home and do something fun, or portraying an act of corporate disloyalty. However, this is NOT the case by any means ...