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/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/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/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/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/business/hating-hybrid-work-heres-how-to-make-it-less-painful/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/hating-hybrid-work-heres-how-to-make-it-less-painful/#respond Wed, 27 Apr 2022 10:55:47 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10530 Like it or not, things have changed for most of us who work in an office environment, and there's likely no going back to our pre-pandemic ways in this respect.  Here's an article that covers off how to make a hybrid arrangement "less stressy and messy" for business owners and their employees.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/hating-hybrid-work-heres-how-to-make-it-less-painful/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 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/4-ways-to-leverage-the-most-underutilized-tool-in-your-benefits-arsenal/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/4-ways-to-leverage-the-most-underutilized-tool-in-your-benefits-arsenal/#respond Mon, 04 Apr 2022 10:55:58 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10477 "Research showed that when employees understand how their benefits work through their employer’s benefits communications, they’re 100% more likely to trust their employer’s leadership, 78% more likely to be happy with their job, and 50% more likely to be loyal to their employer."  That's powerful!]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/4-ways-to-leverage-the-most-underutilized-tool-in-your-benefits-arsenal/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/return-to-work-or-wfh-hr-leaders-face-challenges-with-hybrid-model/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/return-to-work-or-wfh-hr-leaders-face-challenges-with-hybrid-model/#respond Mon, 14 Mar 2022 10:55:04 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10428 "As we continue along this journey and transition to a fully hybrid workforce once offices reopen, we need to re-pivot and consider sustainable practice and cultural norms for maintaining a remarkable culture in a hybrid world.”]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/return-to-work-or-wfh-hr-leaders-face-challenges-with-hybrid-model/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/2022-employee-benefits-and-workplace-predictions-tech-touchpoints-explode/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/2022-employee-benefits-and-workplace-predictions-tech-touchpoints-explode/#respond Mon, 28 Feb 2022 11:55:29 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10406 We know a lot has changed in the last two years, but what can business owners expect next? Quickly dive into some of the most compelling workplace predictions for 2022.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/2022-employee-benefits-and-workplace-predictions-tech-touchpoints-explode/feed/ 0