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The new demands of Gen Z in the workplace
The pandemic has pushed leaders worldwide to rethink the employee experience. Issues like well-being, and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) have taken centre stage – areas that Gen Z employees have been seeking out from employers for years. Back in 2018, Gallup...
Tips for Maintaining Healthy Kidneys
You probably don’t think too much about your kidneys, and that’s a good thing: it means they’re working, and you’ll want to keep it that way. Having kidney problems can result in a variety of health problems, and can also lead to fatal kidney disease. The purpose of...
5 Reasons to Consider Making an RRSP Contribution in 2021-2022
Making a contribution to a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) in 2021-2022 may be more important than ever. Here are 5 reasons to consider. 1. Save for retirement by contributing by the RRSP deadline Whether your RRSP contribution will be large or small this...
How to Deal With Financial Insecurity and Debt Stress
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to financial worry for many people affected by job loss, redundancy, furlough, and debt. Stress and money troubles can be a vicious circle: your financial problems can lead to stress, which can bleed into other areas of your life,...
Ontario Optometrists Withdraw OHIP-Covered Eye Services
Effective September 1, 2021, The Ontario Association of Optometrists have withdrawn from the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP). This means that the province is no longer covering eye exams for Ontarians under age 18 or over age 64; not because they have delisted...
It’s about Awareness
Since 2001, many community members as well as government and non-government organisations have held events to raise awareness and commemorate those who have been lost to drug overdose. International Overdose Awareness Day is the world’s largest annual campaign to end...
Understanding Depression
What it is and is not Clinical or major depression is a complex mood disorder caused by various factors, including genetic predisposition, personality, stress and brain chemistry. While it can suddenly go into remission, depression is not something that people can...
Meditation
About Meditation Meditation has been practiced for thousands of years and was originally meant to help deepen understanding of the sacred and mystical forces of life. These days, meditation is commonly used for relaxation and stress reduction. Meditation is considered...
Migraines: Many Types, Symptoms, When to See the Doctor
Would you believe that millions of people get Migraines? A migraine usually feels like throbbing on one side of the head. They can also cause nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound. And they can be much more severe than other headaches. But migraines...
Mental Health Employer Playbook
More than half (54 per cent) of Canadians experiencing mental-health issues haven’t sought medical support, according to a new survey by Sun Life Financial Inc. Of those Canadians who haven’t sought support for a mental-health issue, 31 per cent said they felt they...
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