https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal Advice and information to help you support your business, your people and you. Sun, 22 Sep 2024 20:47:39 +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/21-best-employee-perks-your-team-will-love-in-2022-5-bonus-job-work-perks/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/21-best-employee-perks-your-team-will-love-in-2022-5-bonus-job-work-perks/#respond Wed, 18 May 2022 10:55:42 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10574 Every now and then, you come across information that is either timeless or even more relevant than when it was first created. In this case, SnackNation, (a company that offers snack delivery to the workplace) compiles a great list of employee perks worth considering, whether in an office or remote setting.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/21-best-employee-perks-your-team-will-love-in-2022-5-bonus-job-work-perks/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/the-best-forms-of-exercise-to-improve-your-mood/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/the-best-forms-of-exercise-to-improve-your-mood/#respond Thu, 24 Feb 2022 11:55:30 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10416 While exercise alone is not a cure, it can positively impact our mood.  In a 2017 study, it was found that after exercise, "people reported a better mood with decreases in tension, depression, and anger.   With immediate and long term benefits, it's absolutely worth a try to feel them for yourself!]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/the-best-forms-of-exercise-to-improve-your-mood/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/everything-you-need-for-your-at-home-gym/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/everything-you-need-for-your-at-home-gym/#respond Wed, 20 Oct 2021 10:55:32 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10071 Going to workout facilities hasn't been an option for quite some time so why not stay home and still get it done?  There are a few things to consider, so here's a quick start guide to get you on your way to your creating your own home gym at a reasonable cost.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/everything-you-need-for-your-at-home-gym/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/this-simple-office-hack-may-lower-stress-and-anxiety/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/this-simple-office-hack-may-lower-stress-and-anxiety/#respond Wed, 04 Mar 2020 11:55:24 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=8642 It may seem hard to believe, but something as simple as caring for plants or just enjoying them visually can reduce everyone's stress levels at the office and at home as well.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/this-simple-office-hack-may-lower-stress-and-anxiety/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/121-employee-wellness-program-ideas-your-team-will-love/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/121-employee-wellness-program-ideas-your-team-will-love/#respond Mon, 03 Feb 2020 11:55:12 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=8588 A wellness program that fits nicely into your workplace culture will not only encourage your employees to improve their health but to also feel cared for by their employer.    It's a win-win proposition from every angle!]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/121-employee-wellness-program-ideas-your-team-will-love/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/three-emerging-insights-about-happiness-mindful/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/three-emerging-insights-about-happiness-mindful/#respond Tue, 24 Sep 2019 05:00:00 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/three-emerging-insights-about-happiness-mindful/ Here are some newer insights that came from the International Positive Psychology Association's World Congress Meeting in Melbourne, Australia last month. Do you believe that you've already heard all you can on the subject of achieving happiness? Read on, because we can never be TOO happy, can we?]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/three-emerging-insights-about-happiness-mindful/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/the-future-of-workplace-wellness-what-do-your-people-need/ Thu, 11 Apr 2019 17:04:32 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=6588 “This sense of entitlement further raised the bar in benefits and perks, and we now live in an endless loop...]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/what-is-financial-wellness-and-why-its-important-to-your-employees/ Wed, 27 Feb 2019 20:49:59 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=6627 One of the offerings within a wellness program (or benefits program in general) is providing something that contributes to an employee's financial wellness. Since we don't seem to learn these skills in school, there are many knowledge gaps about retirement savings, budgeting and finances that exist for employees. This education is often lacking and employers can fill in these knowledge gaps very successfully with little effort.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/this-is-what-self-care-really-means-because-its-not-all-salt-baths-and-chocolate-cake/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/this-is-what-self-care-really-means-because-its-not-all-salt-baths-and-chocolate-cake/#respond Tue, 24 Jul 2018 05:00:00 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/this-is-what-%c2%91self-care%c2%92-really-means-because-it%c2%92s-not-all-salt-baths-and-chocolate-cake/ Today is International Self-Care Day, a day to focus on yourself. But self-care isn't just indulgence - it's often drudgery and hard work. It's doing what's best for you, even when it's hard (forcing yourself on that early morning job, meal prepping instead of going out with friends, etc.).]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/this-is-what-self-care-really-means-because-its-not-all-salt-baths-and-chocolate-cake/feed/ 0