How many times have you gone to a party and said to yourself, “I’m just going to take it easy and not overindulge tonight” and then basically have to roll home because you are so full?! Yep, we’ve all been there. This year, let’s make it a priority at our Christmas and New Years events to actually “take it easy” and not feel terrible [...]
If you have been anywhere near a mall or large shopping centre recently, you are aware that the Christmas buying season is in full swing. Last week we were bombarded with Black Friday specials all with the intention to stimulate the economy by making big purchases for the holiday season. Big box stores thrive on enticing customers with specials and sales that create excitement [...]
Our health care system, including WSIB and any sick benefits, relies on the physician to make opinions regarding their patients' (your employee), ability to return to work on modified or regular duties. We count on the fact that we believe they understand work environments. They don't! Employees will share their perspective of their workplace as to whether or not the employer has modified duties, [...]
Look around you. How much “stuff” have you accumulated over the years that you do not need for your imminent survival? Some items may have been purchased because they were on sale or the advertisement promised an amazing benefit that just wasn’t so. Some things used to serve a purpose, but now they just collect dust. Some items are kept for sentimental value, and [...]
This year I have the pleasure of celebrating my son's discharge from the Canadian Forces. As much as I was proud to see him serve, as a mother, I'm happier to see him move on with his life. My son leaves the army with more than 3 permanent injuries in the last 4 years without being deployed outside his own training grounds. I'm sure [...]
Stumbling out of bed each morning, is your first stop the coffee pot? Do you swing by the drive-thru on your way to work? Do you hit the vending machine for a pop at lunch? How many times per day do you drink coffee, pop or energy drinks? It’s time to become aware of what exactly that caffeine represents; the havoc it plays on [...]
“I can’t believe it’s dark already!!” Said every Canadian by mid-October. This shifting of seasons is preparing our bodies and routines for slowing down throughout the coming winter months, to conserve energy and rest a bit more. If you think back to the days before we had electricity (really not that long ago!), and think about the evening activities that were enjoyed, it did [...]
All too often during my disability management practice, I see employers making choices about their employees' insurance benefits. I'm very clear on this - if it looks like a WSIB case, then it is! Don't be choosing which benefit plan suits the company best. Have integrity - choose the plan that is in fact congruent with the illness and injury. Then! Manage it through [...]
You may want to think twice about your beverage choice! Your cup of tea could be filled with pesticides. Yes, one more thing to worry about. The English ceremony of having afternoon tea dates back hundreds of years, to the 1650’s, when ships would carry tea, beautiful porcelain tea pots and cups from China and Japan to Europe. Since tea leaves were extremely expensive, [...]
In a forum for discussion regarding disability and health concepts, I continue to be asked the simplest of questions regarding disability management concepts from employers across Ontario. All too often, these employers have a staff member or many staff members managing their disability claims. The saying that a warm body to fill the position is better than none is not true in this case. [...]
