Head Forward

  • Autor: Vários
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  • Editor: Podcast
  • Duración: 18:10:40
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Conversations with recognized experts about issues affecting our well-being. Learn strategies to improve mental health and wellness.Brought to you by Arete HR

Episodios

  • Not your grandparents’ retirement: How to effectively plan your future years 

    01/06/2018 Duración: 10min

    Retire to something, not from something - it's the new approach to transitioning away from working life, that The Retirement Education Centre's Av Lieberman discusses with his clients. He shares how to successfully prepare for this important next phase in life.

  • The mental impact of the job: cultivating psychologically safe workplaces

    01/05/2018 Duración: 13min

    The mental impact of the workplace is at the core of Dr. Martin Shain's work. Although he's been championing safe workplaces throughout his career and contributed to the creation of the National Standard on Psychological Health and Safety, he feels there's still more to do. He shares what Canadian workplaces have accomplished and what's left unfinished.

  • Cancer and Work

    06/04/2018 Duración: 27min

    More than 500 Canadians are diagnosed with cancer each day — many of them are actively employed. Health research and strategy consultant, Chris Bonnett, provides insight on how employers and employees can prepare and adapt to better deal with this chronic disease.

  • Managing Diabetes: What our ancestors have to teach us about our health

    26/01/2018 Duración: 14min

    Diabetes is a family disease. Managing it effectively works when the whole family is engaged in learning why this disease was not epidemic to our ancestors. Certified Diabetes Educator, Devon Guy shares how members of the Tsuut’ina Nation, SW of Calgary, AB.

  • The Value of Disability Management in the Workplace

    29/12/2017 Duración: 12min

    Effective management of mental health issues and chronic conditions can bring benefits to the workplace. Judy Plotkin, a certified trauma counsellor and the Vice President of Strategy and Growth at ReedGroup Canada, explains how bridging the gap between the business world and social work uncovers the value of accommodating disabilities at work.

  • Making sure you’re covered: The importance of disability insurance

    24/11/2017 Duración: 15min

    Many people don’t think or care about disability coverage until they need it. Insurance broker Dave Patriarche outlines how employees and employers can protect themselves.

  • A Global Perspective: Not all Health Insurance is Created Equal

    27/10/2017 Duración: 17min

    Denis Garand knows medical coverage varies widely and wildly across the globe as he’s consulted and advised insurance regulators in more than 30 countries. He shares his understanding of the global landscape of health insurance and how Canada’s measures up. 

  • Building a Career by Serving the Community

    29/09/2017 Duración: 14min

    Public service is at the heart of everything Dr. Charles Jago does. From starting the Northern Medical Network to being president at University of Northern British Columbia, he’s kept community as his focus throughout. He shares how and why.

  • Cultivating Emotional Intelligence on the job

    01/09/2017 Duración: 17min

    Everything is emotional - even on the job. Leadership development specialist, David Cory, explains why all issues organizations face stem from emotions and how to cultivate emotional intelligence (EQ) to address them. 

  • Coping when grief shows up at work

    28/07/2017 Duración: 18min

    Feelings of loss can come up while you're working at your desk, in a staff meeting or during your commute. Hospice Yukon’s Anne Macaire shares how workplaces are impacted by grief and how mourning can be facilitated. 

  • Managing Life with a Chronic Condition

    30/06/2017 Duración: 14min

    Chronic conditions impact people both physically and mentally.  The majority of Canadians are affected by a chronic health condition, either personally or indirectly. With his focus on inflammatory arthritis, Dr. Hani El-Gabalawy helps his patients navigate life with long-term ailments. He shares how to manage while living (and working) with a serious condition.

  • Productivity down? Smartphones & emails aren’t the enemy

    26/05/2017 Duración: 16min

    What we know about productivity (or we think we know) hasn’t kept up with technology on the job. Workplace coach, Hugh Culver outlines how people can embrace new ways to boost productivity.   

  • Have a ​l​augh! ​How humour helps build a positive and productive workplace

    28/04/2017 Duración: 21min

    Fostering humour in the workplace can build trust, creativity and productivity and even lower employee turnover rate. Workplace consultant and author of the "The Humor Advantage", Michael Kerr explains how having a laugh can impact all aspects of a business.

  • How to Thrive on Earth – Astronaut Dr. Robert Thirsk Discusses Resiliency​

    31/03/2017 Duración: 18min

    Space travel has made Dr. Robert Thirsk well equipped for life here on planet​ Earth. The seasoned astronaut, physician, mechanical engineer and University of Calgary chancellor explains how he’s built his career through resiliency and self-management

  • Human Resources - a necessity, not luxury for business success

    24/02/2017 Duración: 13min

    Businesses are made up of people and managing them well is essential for success. Terri Harrison, co-founder of tap Strategy and HR Consulting explains how a business - no matter how small or new - can plan for their people.

  • Beyond the Stereotypes - The Power of Eating Disorders

    27/01/2017 Duración: 19min

    Eating disorders are not just a teenage phase. They can impact anyone, and at any age. Dr. Joan Johnston, a Canadian physician specializing in the treatment of eating disorders, shares the complexities of this illness and how recovery is possible.

  • Life and Work - Experience in Resiliency

    30/12/2016 Duración: 12min

    Bouncing back after personal or professional hardship can be challenging. Canadian Senator Scott Tannas shares how to cultivate resiliency, from his experience facing the devastation of his home, business and community by a massive flood in 2013. 

  • The Cost of Doing Nothing about Mental Health in The Workplace

    25/11/2016 Duración: 12min

    The Mental Health Commission of Canada’s Mike Pietrus discusses the price employers and employees pay when mental health at work is ignored.

  • Caring for the Caregiver

    28/10/2016 Duración: 10min

    28% of Canadians provide unpaid care to a family member or loved one. This support can have significant physical, mental and emotional impact on the caregiver. Audrey Miller from Elder Caring Inc. shares care for the caregiver options.

  • Role reversal: Caring for aging parents

    26/08/2016 Duración: 18min

    Caring for an aging loved one is a very real possibility for all of us, as more than 1 in every 6 Canadians is now 64 or older. Audrey Miller from Elder Caring Inc. shares her expertise on how to help parents transition when more assistance is needed.

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