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Blog Overview Blogger Profiles Event Calendar You can also visit our other sites: EmployeeWellness.ca WellnessFair.ca Workplace Wellness Info on NaturalHealthcare.ca	\| Share: \| more Our Workplace Wellness Blog This is our little spot for collecting new and interesting items of note in the areas of workplace wellness, including health and safety, employee engagement, and workplace interaction (conflict management, team-building, etc.). We'll also be tracking business issues that impact on employee morale and their general mental health and well-being. Please note: We have begun to compile the current HR & wellness-related event listings on a separate Events page. Recent Posts: Telus FAQ slip up: cranky employee or poor choice of placeholder copy? Techvibes has four theories on what went wrong on the Telus FAQ fiasco Posted by: danica on 2010-07-30 15:04:47 Odds of death by drugs, alcohol, or sexual habits can be predicted by your job What you do for a living may shed light on how you will die Posted by: gisela on 2010-07-28 18:37:50 Alberta uses "immoral" incentives to deny WCB benefits to injured workers, says AFL Alberta WCB pays bonuses - averaging $5,600 a year - to staff who help the board reduce premiums. It also has highest workplace fatality rate. Posted by: gisela on 2010-07-25 20:23:37 American Cancer Society study also links sit-time to increased risk of death Yet another set of negative health outcomes that result from a sedentary lifestyle (see the blog tags at the end for more). Posted by: gisela on 2010-07-23 11:52:54 Employees with low literacy skills put selves, co-workers, and public at risk Conference Board of Canada publishes results of two-year survey that shows improving literacy can literally save lives in the workplace Posted by: gisela on 2010-07-23 00:01:41 City of San Francisco bans sale of sugary drinks in city-run vending machines Ban decreed in April; effects being felt now Posted by: gisela on 2010-07-15 10:27:19 49% of UK workers feel bullied at work 21% feel bullied by their boss; 28% by a coworker Posted by: gisela on 2010-07-14 16:45:28 Rotating Shiftwork: More Evidence Coming in that it is Bad for You UTexas-led study finds: disruption of circadian rhythm could lead to diabetes Posted by: gisela on 2010-07-14 16:06:42 Globe and Mail: Wacky workplace rules: No beards. No gossip. No deodorant! Cute read on weird workplace policies in today's Globe and Mail Posted by: gisela on 2010-07-13 13:01:53 Who is likely to become a bully, victim, or both? Children and adolescents who lack social problem-solving skills are more at risk of becoming bullies, victims or both; but those who are also having academic troubles are more likely to become bullies Posted by: gisela on 2010-07-10 01:59:20 Executives with the most negative emotions take the fewest risks Higher education, more experience increases willingness to take chances - is this a plus or a minus? Posted by: gisela on 2010-07-09 23:30:29 Moms of autistic kids pay price in workplace Moms who care for autistic kids face greater demands on time. Posted by: suhujitha on 2010-07-07 10:46:03 Preventing Heat Stress in the Workplace McGuinty Government Urges Workplaces to Prevent Heat Stress Posted by: suhujitha on 2010-07-06 12:24:47 Ontario unleashes OHS enforcement blitz Province targets young, new workers in summer safety campaign Posted by: suhujitha on 2010-07-05 18:21:37 Women live longer but in worse condition Researcher says: The double burden of work that women experience throughout their lives (domestic work and work outside the home) is a key factor in explaining this difference in different studies Posted by: gisela on 2010-07-03 15:49:33 Employers offer concessions as workplace demands escalate: Survey Canadian employers offer perks to help workers attain work-life balance. Posted by: suhujitha on 2010-07-01 10:13:32 Research links workplace bullying with ill-health A new study by the University of Sheffield has uncovered new evidence of a strong link between workplace bullying and the subsequent psychological ill-health of employees. Posted by: suhujitha on 2010-06-30 17:23:34 Why we suffer from jet lag, rotating shift work Scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Biophysical Chemistry find the different speeds at which our body systems adjust to the new clock Posted by: gisela on 2010-06-30 14:37:25 Injury and Rehabilitation What to consider when dealing with an injured employee who is going to be returning to work. Posted by: suhujitha on 2010-06-29 14:29:16 Montreal Gazette: Diversity pays dividends in the workplace Aids client service; Many viewpoints also good for innovation Posted by: gisela on 2010-06-29 12:53:05 next \| Share: \| more Ping Google Blog Search.	Social Tools: Visit our workplace wellness blog on Wellergize.ca for the latest industry trends, information, and some interesting timely tidbits. Connect with us: Wellergize Latest Tweet: wellergize: British study finds that your job could predict how you die: http://naturalhealthcare.ca/v/?32867 #workplace - 6:41pm July 28, 2010 + More Recent Tweets: Our twitter feed is brand-spanking new! You can follow us or contact us here: @Wellergize. We'll tweet and retweet events, blog post topics, and relevant news. wellergize: Alberta- w/Canada's highest #workplace fatalities- WCB pays avg bonus of $5,600/a to staff who reduce premiums http://cot.ag/bUT5kU - 9:05am July 26, 2010 wellergize: US Cancer Soc. chimes in with another new study on the deadly "sitting factor" - http://cot.ag/cMABBw #workplace - 11:56am July 23, 2010 Powered by (a variation of) TwitterZoid Who has used Wellergize Products and Services? Seneca College, for one. Ask us how we can help your organization. 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