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Erin Mills
Director, Human Capital and Workplace Health
Erin Mills is the Director of Human Capital and Workplace Health at The Conference Board of Canada. She guides the Board’s workplace health research initiatives and programs, and leads the Council on Workplace Health and Wellness, the Centre for Health and Safety, as well as the Workplace Mental Health Research Centre.
Why Measuring Employee Engagement Matters
January 31, 2023
Labour markets have tightened markedly, with shortages continuing across a broad spectrum of industries, occupations, and skills categories. With increased labour market mobility and intense competition for talent, organizations are looking at how they can retain workers.
9-min read • Issue briefing
Human Resources Publications
Organizations have accelerated their efforts toward a more holistic and adaptive approach to employees’ health…
Les organisations ont accéléré leurs efforts en faveur d’une approche plus holistique et adaptative de…
This study explores how employers are currently supporting their employees’ mental health and how their…
Cette étude explore la manière dont les employeurs soutiennent la santé mentale de leurs employés…
Cet exposé des enjeux explore les stratégies que peuvent adopter les employeurs afin d’améliorer l’expérience…
This issue briefing explores strategies that employers can use to improve the workplace experience for…
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