Most workplace wellness programs a waste of money: study

Why It Matters

More employers, including those in the non-profit sector, are offering workplace wellness programming than ever before. However, new research suggests that volunteerism may be the only one offering a return on investment.

LIVE FEED: Changemaker Wellbeing Summit 2024

Why It Matters

The 2024 summit will host a mix of talks, practical workshops, discussions, peer learning, and artistic experiences on critical topics such as mental health, sleep, financial precarity, maternal health, intergenerational trauma, inclusion and belonging, climate anxiety, and more.

First-generation Canadians in non-profit sector have lower job satisfaction: study

Why It Matters

Newcomers often turn to non-profit organizations for Canadian work experience, but new data reveals that 34 per cent of first-generation Canadians are dissatisfied with those roles. Could building more inclusive work cultures change that?

Financial literacy as an antidote to stress

Why It Matters

Money is the most significant source of stress for many Canadians—more than work, personal health and relationships. Most Canadians cannot access an employer retirement plan, making retirement planning their responsibility. However, financial literacy can help reduce this tension for many Canadian households, increasing their wellbeing.

Quarter of Canadian non-profit workers dissatisfied with job: report

Why It Matters

Non-profit employees are likelier to be unhappy and dissatisfied at work than those in the private sector. Precarious employment, inadequate income, and burnout all play a role and can lead to higher turnover rates at non-profit organizations.