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November 27, 2024

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The Give-and-Take of Workplace Accommodations

, “John cannot attend work for medical reasons.” This raises an important question: can employers ask for more details? In most cases, the answer is yes, within the bounds of human rights and...

November 25, 2024

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How to Manage Monitoring Remote and Hybrid Employees

Understanding employee monitoring in remote and hybrid work settings is crucial for Canadian employers. Learn about privacy laws, what’s permissible, and how to balance oversight with workplace...

November 20, 2024

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How Much Is Your Organization Losing From Unnecessary Tasks?

A recent report by Wrike reveals that unnecessary tasks cost organizations over $15,000 per employee each year. Learn about the main time-wasters and the growing need for efficiency measures

November 18, 2024

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Challenges for Canadians with IBD: Delayed Care and Mental Health Struggles

A recent report shows that Canadians with inflammatory bowel disease struggle to access timely medical care, often experiencing worsened symptoms and mental health impacts. Calls are growing for...

November 13, 2024

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Long-Term Medical Leave: The Costly Mistake Employers Can’t Afford

-term medical leave, their employment status automatically ends. However, this belief can be not only incorrect but also financially burdensome. “An employer ignoring an absent employee does so at...

November 11, 2024

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How Old Are You? The One Leg Test

, but recent research shows that certain abilities may drop off more suddenly. A recent study published in PLOS One revealed that balance, measured by how long an individual […]

November 6, 2024

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Work Injuries Linked to Higher Opioid Harms

& Health (IWH) and the Occupational Cancer Research Centre (OCRC)reveals that Ontario workers injured on the job are more prone to opioid-related harms, including poisonings and dependence, than the...

November 5, 2024

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Falling Back or Leaping Forward?

’re falling back or struggling to leap forward into your routine? As people settle into standard time after the recent clock change, experts are urging awareness of potential health risks...

November 4, 2024

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How to Burp if You Can’t

, also known as no-burp syndrome, has found new attention thanks to discussions on Reddit. The syndrome, caused by a muscle quirk in the esophagus, traps air inside the body, leading to bloating,...

October 30, 2024

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Doctors Overwhelmed by Work-from-Home Requests

-from-home accommodations. This influx follows the federal government’s renewed push for civil servants to return to the office, leaving physicians overwhelmed by the increased paperwork. Growing...