Health tips and information for your workplace! No Images? Click here October is Canada's Healthy Workplace MonthHappiness is a healthy workplace Fall is just around the corner and that means we all need to start planning for Canada's Healthy Workplace Month! Workplaces across Canada are invited to participate in the 18th annual event by planning healthy campaigns and initiatives during the month of October. It is free to join and all participating organizations have access to over 150 employee activities. Get inspired and support your workplace all year round with these great resources, ideas and tools! In addition, please feel free to reach out to us to see how our Workplace Health program can help your organization keep your employees healthy. Please contact Niagara Region's Workplace Health program to learn more. Are your employees motivated?According to a study released earlier this year, approximately one-third of Canadian employers have wellness strategies in place. Planning for wellness initiatives throughout the year and creating policies that contribute to a good work-life balance are a great way to start building a healthy workplace culture that encompasses both good physical and mental health. Being a mindful employeeInterested in learning more about how you can support employee mental health at work? The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health & Safety has an online e-learning course for you! Take the Party Without the Smoke ChallengeAre you between the ages of 18-29? Do you smoke socially? Important! Purchasing of legal cannabisAs of Oct. 17, 2018, cannabis will become legalized in Canada. Cannabis in the workplaceRisks, challenges and questions linger for employers around the impacts of cannabis in the workplace With the legalization of cannabis on the horizon, many employers are concerned about how workplaces will be impacted. It is important for employers to be aware of the rights and responsibilities of both employers and employees in regards to this issue. The health and safety of employees should always remain a top priority. It is also important to consider:
Helping young fathersA FREE drop-in program that includes a FREE meal! Are any of your employees new, young dads? Are they looking for support? Look no further because the Young Dads Drop-in sessions for the fall are here, starting Sept. 12, 2018. This is a casual program for dads between the ages of 14-25. It is located at the Sven H. Dohnberg Centre in St. Catharines and runs every Wednesday night from 5-7 p.m. Each drop-in session includes food, child care and group chats. Some of the topics include:
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