Larry NeufeldJan 30, 2024
Wellness programs do little to help workers. Employers need to reduce workload, give needed health benefits and give more autonomy for workers over how, when and where they work #workersrights #mentalhealth #wellnessprograms #workershealth
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/thecurrent/workplace-wellness-study-1.7094782
Do office wellness programs work? A new study suggests they're not helping staff | CBC Radio

Companies spend big money to help their employees feel better at work, from lunchtime yoga to mindfulness seminars. But a new study suggests these workplace wellness programs might not be doing much to help.

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Larry NeufeldApr 27, 2023
A great move to see by the Yukon with this announcement. Other provinces should follow this example & go one further with paid sick leave for all workers #sickdays #Canada #workershealth #yukon
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/yukon-paid-sick-leave-program-pillai-1.6822484
Yukon introduces government-funded paid sick leave program | CBC News

The Yukon is set to become the first jurisdiction in Canada to offer government-funded paid sick leave for workers and people who are self-employed. The program offers people up to 40 hours of paid sick leave per year at no cost to their employer.

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