https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal Advice and information to help you support your business, your people and you. Mon, 30 Sep 2019 01:36:31 +0000 en-CA hourly 1 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/the-benefits-of-taking-vacation-days/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/the-benefits-of-taking-vacation-days/#respond Wed, 27 Jun 2018 05:00:00 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/the-benefits-of-taking-vacation-days/ Even though it can sometimes seem like a a lot of work to take a vacation, using all your vacation days can be beneficial to your health and productivity in they long run.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/the-benefits-of-taking-vacation-days/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/six-ways-to-treat-employees-like-athletes-for-better-results/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/six-ways-to-treat-employees-like-athletes-for-better-results/#respond Tue, 12 Jun 2018 05:00:00 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/six-ways-to-treat-employees-like-athletes-for-better-results/ Elite athletes are treated as highly valuable, unique assets. Imagine how your business could grow if you treated employees like that.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/six-ways-to-treat-employees-like-athletes-for-better-results/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/community/our-wellness-program-strengths-access-and-communication/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/community/our-wellness-program-strengths-access-and-communication/#respond Tue, 24 Apr 2018 05:00:00 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/our-wellness-program-strengths-%c2%96-access-and-communication/ Like any initiative in business, dedicated resources are important for success. Wellness is no different. In many cases, the responsibility of wellness tends to fall under the auspice of the HR department. After all, wellness is about the employees and is often considered part of the benefits package. At Johnston Group, our wellness program is headed by two members of management who, along with the Wellness Committee, facilitate all wellness activities. They are the line of communication between the committee and the executive team. This is key to the success of our program. They are responsible for engaging a Wellness Committee that has been charged with not just implementing activities, but in mapping the program’s objectives and strategies. They ensure an open dialogue so that the goals of the company are respected while the needs of the employees are met. Since we are a somewhat larger business, we have enough employees to create subcommittees that address specific elements of wellness. We focus on four areas: Emotional wellness– addressing mental and emotional wellbeing Physical wellness – encouraging healthy habits in eating, sleeping and moving Development – providing opportunities to improve personal and professional skills Community – engaging employees in supporting our community and local charities These sub-committees meet independently to discuss the activities in their respective scopes. Representatives of all committees also meet regularly to ensure continuity of the goals, forming the overarching Wellness Committee. It hasn’t been without its bumpy spots, but what we’ve seen so far is communication is the key to success. Lack of communication almost always leads to problems. Setting and communicating the goals of the Wellness Committee and assigning clear tasks are important to the process. If your wellness program is being driven by a committee, make sure they have access to the decision makers and that all lines of communication are active to keep that ship on course and in smooth waters.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/community/our-wellness-program-strengths-access-and-communication/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/community/free-training-greater-wellness/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/community/free-training-greater-wellness/#respond Thu, 25 Jan 2018 06:00:00 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/free-training-greater-wellness/ Wellness is more than weight loss and healthy diets. It's emotional and mental strength, and it's developing your skills.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/community/free-training-greater-wellness/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/community/not-talking-the-talk-stopped-us-from-walking-the-walk/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/community/not-talking-the-talk-stopped-us-from-walking-the-walk/#respond Thu, 26 Oct 2017 05:00:00 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/not-talking-the-talk-stopped-us-from-walking-the-walk/ We’re off and running, well, walking.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/community/not-talking-the-talk-stopped-us-from-walking-the-walk/feed/ 0