Training unlocks improved mental health

Training unlocks improved mental health

Prevention is key for mental health—and eminently doable when centred around training leaders in the workplace. “People are now understanding that it’s really important to train leaders on how to have a mental health conversation, how to understand their own levels of...
Lessons from early retirees

Lessons from early retirees

The idea of an early retirement conjures up daydreams of lazy beach-filled vacations and relaxing golf games, but the reality can be vastly different, according to a recent Manulife survey. The company’s 2024 Financial resilience and longevity report reveals that more...
Don’t get caught short during leaves

Don’t get caught short during leaves

Benefits advisors see it all too often: team members receiving full benefits, including health and dental, for years when they are on disability or other leaves of absence because plan sponsors didn’t realize they needed a separate policy on the continuation of...
Closing a gap in mental health

Closing a gap in mental health

Positive workplace environments and employee assistance programs (EAPs) can make a world of difference to employees faced with mild mental-health challenges. But what if these supports are not enough? Can employers do more to help employees whose mental health...