Virtual care and your workplace

Beyond performance and employee success, improving psychological safety for employees has many additional benefits. An atmosphere of emotional well-being can nurture creativity, improve team engagement, and cultivate a sense of belonging among employees.

Every week, at least 500,000 Canadians miss work due to mental illness. On top of that, more than one in five Canadian adults is living with cardiovascular disease, cancer, chronic respiratory disease, or diabetes — chronic diseases that can have serious implications.

January isn’t exactly the brightest month of the year, and your employees are likely feeling that. With holiday bills piling up, colder, darker days, and summer vacation seeming far away, this time of year can take a toll on their mental health and workplace performance. 

As the holiday season approaches, many of us start looking forward to spending time with loved ones, making new memories, and unwinding before the new year. Often, that’s not all the holidays bring. 

As diabetes continues to affect more Canadians than ever before, employers must put in place policies to support employees with diabetes in the workplace.

At work, employees often have to navigate stress, face adversity, and adapt on the fly. The capacity to recover quickly from these physical, mental, and emotional pressures is called resilience. But just what is resilience, and why is resilience so important at work?

Improving quality of life at work can help employers boost productivity and efficiency while supporting retention. Here’s why quality of life at work matters.

With inflation soaring, employees are looking to cut costs and maximize their benefits. Here are some strategies to support employees with inflation.

How your workplace can benefit by fostering a culture of inclusion for neurodiverse staff with autism, ADHD and learning disabilities.

Learn why data protection, record-keeping, and privacy and security are essential to securing personal information on Maple.

High-impact benefit programs can benefit both employer and employee. Here’s why employees today are looking for a boost in employee benefits.

How unmanaged chronic work stress creates health problems, affects performance, workplace culture and more. Find how you can get mental health support online.

Different life stages bring different hardship. Here's what organizations can do to offer their employees solutions to support their personal mental health, and not take a one-size-fits-all approach.

Easy access to medical care can make a world of difference for women. Discover how virtual care helps organizations support women’s health.

Employers can use these four employee retention strategies and boost employee engagement.

Strengthen your hybrid workplace culture in 2022 and beyond by prioritizing psychological safety, transparency, and quality of communication.

Helpful tips to boost employee engagement, rethink your employee benefits package, and modernize your corporate culture.

Winter can be tough on employee mental health, especially when navigating a global pandemic. Organizations should strive to prioritize communication, compassion, goodwill, and teamwork to boost morale, and maintain optimal productivity.

The approach to healthcare is changing with technology, thanks to the growing wave of virtual healthcare services being offered in Canada, with services accessible anywhere an internet connection is available.

At a time when a work-from-home lifestyle has become the norm, virtual counselling from the comfort of the living room is more than a nice-to-have for retaining employees and increasing engagement, it’s becoming essential.

At the forefront of transformations in healthcare is virtual healthcare, gaining prominence in Canada, especially among the younger digital savvy population.

With virtual care being the new norm, here are five reasons why leading employers are offering it as part of their employee benefit programs.

The increasing popularity of virtual healthcare means its role in continuity of care is more important than ever.

Maple helps organizations support their staff by offering a cutting-edge model of health-care delivery. Nowadays, everyone banks, shops and works online — why not access doctors and other health-care providers in the same on-demand way?

COVID-19 has brought new challenges to the work force and all organizations can benefit from an increase in mental health awareness.

Bringing your staff back to the office will require a well-planned, comprehensive communication plan, but with careful research and consideration, a smooth transition is possible.

There are many considerations for navigating a safe return to the office while caring for your employees. Here are some helpful tips to know for re-opening the office to keep employee safety, physical and mental health top of mind.

ADP wanted to modernize their employee benefits plan by going where the data pointed – investing in innovative benefit solutions like virtual care.

CAA surveyed the market of virtual care providers and came to the conclusion that not all are created equal.

No two virtual care providers are exactly alike. Understanding the different service models for virtual care will help you select the best provider for your needs and budget.

With so many virtual care providers, it can be confusing to evaluate which vendor best fits your company’s needs. Here are some useful tips on criteria for evaluating a virtual care provider.

We now expect convenience from our weather reports, streaming services, and food delivery apps, so why should healthcare be different? Here’s how to implement virtual care into your workplace.

From virtual clinic visits to remote postoperative patient monitoring, virtual care is furthering the goal of a truly connected, accessible healthcare system.

All organizations can benefit from creating a culture of health and wellness. Workplaces should view health as a state of holistic physical, mental, social, and financial well-being.

Building a strong workplace culture starts with investing in the health of your employees. Here are some of the top reasons to offer virtual care to your employees.

Shoppers Drug Mart is investing $75 million in Maple, the leading virtual care provider in Canada, providing new ways for Canadians to get access to care. 

Health and wellness have been at the centre of the world’s attention since the start of COVID-19.

It’s been a hard adjustment for Canadians to stay at home 24/7. We’ve put together some helpful tips on how to bring your team back to the office.

Nearly every small business owner has wondered if they’ll be able to weather the COVID-19 storm, or if permanent closure would be better.

Usually, the seasonal flu is the most of our health worries come fall and wintertime. This year, it’s more important than ever that Canadians get their flu shot. But where should you go for a flu shot if you’re working from home?

The most competitive businesses rely on finely-tuned processes driven by a healthy and happy workforce. Without competitive healthcare benefits, it’s hard to create a winning workplace where talent can flourish. Here’s why virtual care is a game changer for employers and employees.

The increasing number of older adults presents many challenges for the Canadian healthcare system. Learn how technology, like virtual care, is helping our more senior population.

Virtual meetings held over video chat platforms have become a daily reality for many workers. Here are some ways you can improve communication among your team.

Workplaces play an essential role in nurturing positive mental health. Most adults spend more of their waking hours at work than anywhere else.

Chronic illnesses are long-term conditions that are a part of an employee’s daily life. Here are some ways to support your employees with chronic illness.

In light of a global health crisis, Canadians feel more vulnerable. One way Canadians are protecting themselves and their loved ones is with life insurance.

The development of a COVID-19 vaccine in less than a year was an incredible achievement. Here are some important elements to consider as your organization prepares for a return to the office.

As an employer, it’s important to be mindful of the impact COVID-19 is having on your employees’ mental health. You can do a lot to create a positive, supportive working environment. Here are some ways to help your staff.

Creating a top-tier company culture starts with the simple truth — invest in people. A team that is healthy, happy, and secure operates like a well-oiled machine. Learn how you can develop a wellness strategy for your company.

Employees are human beings. Despite their best attempts, many employees carry the weight of their mental health alongside their work responsibilities. Learn about why the younger population is stressed out.

When it comes to the workplace, chronic pain follows employees throughout their day, making small tasks seem outsized in effort. Learn about how chronic pain impacts our employees, and your workplace.

Even if your staff is putting on a cheery face, make no mistake — today’s conditions are still causing a strain on their mental and physical health. Employers need to give back to their staff’s health and wellness. Here are some tips to help.