HROE Wellness Series– Pause, Recharge, Re-centre

Wrapping up our Wellness Series before the holiday break, we would like to take this opportunity to share some resources that you may wish to explore as you pause, recharge, and re-centre.

Healthy Work From Home Resources found on the HROE website guide you through a variety of topics to support your wellness journey – take a moment to discover and learn!

Looking for some Ergonomic Tips? Visit our Occupational Health and Safety website to gather advice on a healthy home office set-up..

Your Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a support service that provides immediate and confidential assistance for any work, health or life concern. A wide variety of services are available including:

Financial Support

Legal Support

  • Credit/debt management
  • Budgeting
  • Bankruptcy
  • Financial aspects of separation/divorce
  • Insurance
  • Income tax planning
  • Retirement planning
  • Family law
  • Landlord and tenant issues
  • Separation and divorce
  • Summons, warrants and subpoenas
  • Custody and child support
  • Wills and estate planning
  • Consumer protection

Nutrition Support

Family Support

Connect with a Registered Dietitians for advice about:

  • Weight loss/gain
  • Lowering cholesterol levels
  • Getting off the diet "roller coaster"
  • Reducing high blood pressure
  • Boosting energy
  • Regulating diabetes
  • Healthy eating on the go
  • Preventing heart disease
  • Accommodating shift work
  • Preventing osteoporosis
  • Eating a well-balanced vegetarian diet

Family Support consultants can provide information on the following:

  • Daycare centres and after-school programs
  • Schools, educational services and special needs programs
  • Parenting classes
  • Emergency home care services
  • Seniors’ accommodations/nursing homes
  • Caregiver support groups
  • Rehabilitation and home support programs
  • Palliative care
  • Outreach and transportation services
  • Adoption and multiple birth services
  • Expectant and new parenting

Career Support

Health Coaching

Working with a career counsellor, you can address a wide range of topics, including:

  • Stress
  • Work-life balance
  • Career planning and redirection
  • Preparing effective resumes and cover letter
  • Coping strategies
  • Steps to avoid burn-out
  • Finding focus in life, and making it a priority
  • Retirement planning

Health Coaches are Registered Nurses and Occupational Health Nurses who offer practical, personalized support for physical health issues, such as:

  • Diabetes
  • High blood pressure
  • High cholesterol
  • Migraines
  • Asthma, Allergies
  • PMS, Menopause, Andropause
  • Gastrointestinal concerns (Crohn’s Disease, ulcers)
  • Weight management
  • Healthy eating
  • Smoking cessation
  • Responsible alcohol use
  • Stress management
  • Exercise as a component of a healthy lifestyle

Naturopathic Services

Professional Counselling

Naturopaths provide solutions that may work in connection with traditional providers, but will not focus on solutions that require drugs or conventional medicine. Topics addressed by this program include:

  • Address sleep difficulties
  • Manage stress
  • Take steps to age well
  • Balance work and personal life
  • Stay healthy and prevent illness
  • Managing your health at work
  • Improve digestion
  • Live well as a shift worker
  • Boost energy levels
  • Deal with jet lag
  • Recognize mind-body connections
  • Build your immune system
  • Make good food choices
  • Understand midlife health changes

 

EAP can help with the following issues/concerns:

  • Relationship Problems
  • Life Stages
  • Family Issues
  • Communication
  • Work Relationships
  • Workplace Stress
  • Bullying
  • Harassment
  • Abuse
  • Depression
  • Addiction
  • Grief
  • Anger Issues
  • Parenting Advice
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Personal Growth
  • Stress & Coping Techniques
  • Conflicts
  • Personal Resiliency
  • Work/Life Balance
  • Work Performance
  • Anxiety
  • Smoking Cessation
  • Coping with Illness or Injury
  • And More

Full time employees can connect with a professional by visiting the EAP website where you will find options to chat online, email, or phone for assistance (1-844-880-9137).

For additional EAP information, please visit our HR website.

 

This is a busy time of year and we encourage you to take a moment to pause, recharge, and re-centre.  We wish you all the best as you celebrate this holiday season and we look forward to connecting with you in the New Year.

 

Sincerely,

Your Human Resources & Organizational Effectiveness Team