By Meaghan Jansen, MSc, BSc, BA Behaviour change is one of the most difficult things for us to accomplish. People tend to stick to usual routines and prefer doing things the way they always have. Many resist unfamiliar habits – even if they are good for us! Source The goal of a wellness [...]
By Meaghan Jansen, MSc, BSc, BA In times of uncertainty, there are many things that are out of our control. This can cause stress and anxious thoughts. It is important to remember things that are in our control that can have a positive impact on our mental well-being and help us manage and cope with [...]
By Meaghan Jansen, MSc, BSc, BA The sense of connection and community between groups in society has been put to the test in recent months by the coronavirus pandemic, and the workplace is no exception. Our usual routines that included water cooler chats and shared lunch breaks came to a halt and we were left [...]
By Meaghan Jansen, MSc, BSc, BA The last few months have been full of uncertainty and challenges for organizations and employees alike. As governments are slowly beginning to restart the economy, we are carefully beginning to plan how to return to our workplaces. There are, of course, health and safety questions to consider and adjustments [...]
By Meaghan Jansen, MSc, BSc, BA There are many activities that organizations can consider implementing to support health and wellness. As with most programs, workplace wellness initiatives that are customized to the unique identity of the company and needs of its employees will experience the most success. It’s also important to incorporate fun activities [...]
By Meaghan Jansen, MSc, BSc, BA We all know the basics of health and wellness: exercise daily, eat your vegetables, get enough sleep. We’ve also come to learn that mental health and self-care are extremely important components of our individual health. While personal, mental health is something in which those around us play an important [...]
By Meaghan Jansen, MSc, BSc, BA When we make the decision to invest time and money into building a wellness program, we want to ensure we are setting ourselves up for success. A recent conversation with our Director of Program Management focused on some characteristics of a successful wellness program and drew on her experience [...]
By Meaghan Jansen, MSc, BSc, BA EWSNetwork is celebrating 16 years! As I look back on what we’ve been able to accomplish with the support of our employees, coaches, clients, and partners, I realize how important it is to take time to remember the journey. I have been reflecting on the things I’ve loved most [...]
By Meaghan Jansen, MSc, BSc, BA Working remotely has gained popularity in recent years. In Canada, nearly half (47%) of employees work from outside their employer’s main office for at least half of the week.1 The ability to work remotely is appealing to many employees with 80 to 90% preferring to work from home at least [...]
By Meaghan Jansen, MSc, BSc, BA How we treat people matters. In a caring work environment, the employer manifests its commitment to its people by taking actions that foster happy, engaged, and healthy employees. This motivates individuals to be the possible versions of themselves, essentially making them better employees, which in turn delivers better results. Sounds [...]
