Do your part to avoid the flu

Do your part to avoid the flu

Although we enjoyed very low rates of influenza infection during last year’s flu season, it is suggested that last year’s low rates of influenza infection have left us more vulnerable to it this year. That’s because every flu season helps those who catch the flu...
Seasonal affective disorder

Seasonal affective disorder

As summer ends and we transition into colder months the effects of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can impact employee performance. Employees dealing with seasonal depression have decreased alertness and difficulty managing tasks. If your workplace has...
Self-Care Summer

Self-Care Summer

Courtesy of the Mental Health Commission of Canada Self-care should be part of your summer plans. Not just for International Self-Care Day (July 24) or Self-Care Month (June 24 to July 24), but every single day. For July and August, we’re encouraging you to put...
Summer heat safety at work

Summer heat safety at work

During the summer months there may be periods where the temperature rises above a comfortable range for work settings. When heat is combined with other factors like physical activity, air temperature, relative humidity, loss of fluids or fatigue, it can make indoor...
Pride Month

Pride Month

June is Pride month, an annual event commemorating the historic Stonewall riots of June 28, 1969. These riots, which were ignited by a raid on a gay club, served as a catalyst for a series of demonstrations and became a pivotal moment in the initiation of the Gay...