https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal Advice and information to help you support your business, your people and you. Sun, 22 Sep 2024 20:46:09 +0000 en-CA hourly 1 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/canadian-employees-reveal-hr-wish-list-for-2023/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/canadian-employees-reveal-hr-wish-list-for-2023/#respond Thu, 08 Dec 2022 20:06:48 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10738 "The report, released today, found that the majority of Canadians are still grappling with long hours seeping into their family time. With the rising pressures of inflation and the cost-of-living crisis, employees are heading towards a mental health crisis."]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/canadian-employees-reveal-hr-wish-list-for-2023/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/how-to-adjust-to-the-end-of-daylight-saving-time/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/how-to-adjust-to-the-end-of-daylight-saving-time/#respond Thu, 20 Oct 2022 17:13:36 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10730 It’s almost time to move the clocks back (in some provinces), but changing the clocks one hour can mess with...]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/how-to-adjust-to-the-end-of-daylight-saving-time/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/many-employers-not-offering-mental-health-resources/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/many-employers-not-offering-mental-health-resources/#respond Mon, 17 Oct 2022 10:55:38 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10521 "Addressing personal issues such as mental health in the workplace can be delicate, even for companies who prioritize this type of support, found Capterra’s survey of 1,100 Canadians in January."  This implies that it's equally important to sincerely ask all of your employees how they are, and to be prepared to offer resources if the answer isn't simply "Good, thanks.".  Many employees suffer in silence, either because of the stigma, or perhaps, many employers aren't prepared or equipped to deal with the current mental health crisis.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/many-employers-not-offering-mental-health-resources/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/32-of-canadian-workers-feeling-overworked-tired-on-the-job-survey/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/32-of-canadian-workers-feeling-overworked-tired-on-the-job-survey/#respond Thu, 13 Oct 2022 14:19:39 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10706 Canadians are still feeling the effects of Covid on their work-life balance. Many are struggling with how to set boundaries...]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/32-of-canadian-workers-feeling-overworked-tired-on-the-job-survey/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/7-tips-to-live-a-happier-life/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/7-tips-to-live-a-happier-life/#respond Thu, 06 Oct 2022 17:29:49 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10715 Looking to make a change this fall?  Check out these seven tips to increase your energy and live a happier,...]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/7-tips-to-live-a-happier-life/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/20-different-ways-to-get-through-a-rough-patch-at-work/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/20-different-ways-to-get-through-a-rough-patch-at-work/#respond Tue, 20 Sep 2022 10:55:41 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10678 From a personal standpoint, some of the best takeaways of this article are to make friends not enemies, leave work at work, don't suffer in silence, and stand up for yourself.  Yours may be different. We all go through rough patches in our career but it's vitally important to discover the root cause(s) so that positive steps can be taken to feel more empowered and less stressed out.  Self care is essential, so if you are going through a difficult phase, give this article a read or a share.  I hope it supports those who need it in some small way.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/20-different-ways-to-get-through-a-rough-patch-at-work/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/how-to-recover-from-work-stress-according-to-science/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/how-to-recover-from-work-stress-according-to-science/#respond Thu, 07 Jul 2022 14:59:00 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10631 The workforce is tired, and employees are increasingly citing burnout as a reason for leaving their current employer. Learning how...]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/how-to-recover-from-work-stress-according-to-science/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/study-reveals-more-exercise-less-sitting-could-help-prevent-sleep-apnea/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/study-reveals-more-exercise-less-sitting-could-help-prevent-sleep-apnea/#respond Mon, 09 May 2022 10:55:07 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10557 Sleep apnea increases risk of sudden death and cardiac mortality twofold, according to health studies.  Physical activity and weight loss could play the biggest role in preventing this often undiagnosed condition by way of prevention and treatment, at no cost.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/study-reveals-more-exercise-less-sitting-could-help-prevent-sleep-apnea/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/serious-leaders-need-self-care-too/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/serious-leaders-need-self-care-too/#respond Wed, 04 May 2022 10:55:20 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10553 Leaders are human too, and they will eventually succumb to an overload of stress, just like their employees, if pushed to the brink for too long.  The old adage about filling your own cup first applies to everyone, including those that are expected to give to others first.  Smart leaders and business owners need to feel worthy of self-care in order to reserve enough energy and optimism to support everyone around them day after day.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/serious-leaders-need-self-care-too/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/half-of-canadians-experiencing-one-work-related-mental-health-risk-factor/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/half-of-canadians-experiencing-one-work-related-mental-health-risk-factor/#respond Mon, 25 Apr 2022 10:55:13 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10535 A new Canadian report states that, "mental fatigue was the No. 1 reason employees aren’t making healthy choices, while lack of work-life balance was the No. 1 mental-health risk factor and work-related stress was the No. 1 factor affecting employees’ sleep."  This leads to not only an increase in employee absences but also to presenteeism, where an employee is simply not performing at their best.   ]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/half-of-canadians-experiencing-one-work-related-mental-health-risk-factor/feed/ 0