by hbfs | Jul 3, 2020 | Life, Disability and Income Insurance
Daily life has significantly changed and more people are working from home. In fact, a study from Statistics Canada found that about 4.7 million Canadians who don’t usually work from home started to in response to the pandemic.1 While remote work has a number of...
by hbfs | Aug 21, 2019 | Life, Disability and Income Insurance
It’s estimated that by age 40, about one in two Canadians have — or have had — a mental illness.1 This can affect every part of a person’s life, including work. In fact, at least 500,000 Canadians have to take time off from work each week due to mental health...
by hbfs | May 1, 2019 | Life, Disability and Income Insurance
Just like physical health, mental health should be a priority for every Canadian. Unfortunately, there’s still a stigma attached to mental health that prevents people from seeking treatment. Mental Health Week aims to raise awareness and break down barriers to help...
by hbfs | Nov 8, 2018 | Life, Disability and Income Insurance
According to the Mental Health Commission of Canada, about 500,000 employees are unable to work each week due to mental health issues. Workplace stress is identified as a key contributing factor to declining mental health, especially as it relates to anxiety and...
