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February 6, 2024

The Impact of Chronic Illness on Canada’s Workforce

% of individuals covered by benefit plans are struggling with at least one chronic health condition. This alarming statistic underscores a growing concern within Canada, as the prevalence of chronic...

February 1, 2024

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4 Myths of Disability Management with Dr. Roger Hodkinson

, Western Medical Assessment’s CEO and Medical Director, Dr. Roger Hodkinson, covers the murky and often confusing industry of disability management. Unnecessary treatments are a significant cost...

January 30, 2024

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The Costs and Causes of Absenteeism in the Workplace

Sourced from Mercer For the majority of Canadian businesses, the question isn’t whether or not mental health and disability-related issues are costing them time and productivity, but rather how...

January 24, 2024

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Depression Costs the Global Economy $1 Trillion Annually

. S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy, who also highlighted the enormous financial burden this mental health issue places on society. Murthy issues a sobering warning, pointing out that depression...

January 18, 2024

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Canadian Employers Plan to Increase Hiring in 2024

. In a recent survey, 54% of Canadian organizations reported that they intend to add new employees in the first half of 2024. The most common explanation for this is company growth, with 61% of...

January 11, 2024

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Cannabis Laws Linked to Rise in CUD Among Veterans with Chronic Pain

(CUD), particularly among older adults experiencing chronic pain, according to a recent study involving US veterans. Researchers aimed to investigate the reported surge in […]

January 9, 2024

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Canada Workforce Turnover Trends 2023

’s 2023 Canada Turnover Survey indicate an increasing trend in turnover rates for all industries. Only 38.6% of businesses in Canada, according to the 2023 poll, plan to hire more employees this...

January 4, 2024

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The Duty of Care Dilemma in Workplace Investigations

, coworkers, management, and the environment, workplace investigations have become very routine for many. Although many workers might anticipate a fair investigation, they could be shocked to learn...

January 2, 2024

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The Risks and Reality of Vaping

, Dr. Neil Skolnik delves into the cardiopulmonary implications of electronic cigarettes and vaping. The introduction of vaping products to the United States took an unexpected turn as the FDA’s...

December 21, 2023

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Daily Marijuana Use can Increase Risk of Heart Failure

. The studies emphasize associations rather than causation, but the findings raise important concerns. Study 1: Marijuana Use and Heart Failure Risk Observational data from the National Institutes of...