Council on Workplace Health and Wellness (CWHW)

A healthy workplace is one where people feel respected, connected, safe, and valued. 

It also means lower turnover, higher productivity, increased engagement, and a more competitive organizational advantage. 

How can you capture these advantages for your organization? 

The Council on Workplace Health and Wellness (CWHW) provides an exclusive, collaborative, and confidential space for workplace health professionals. Members engage with peers and subject-matter experts on evidence and research in the world of employee well-being. 

Make connections, gain timely insight. Join CWHW today.

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Who should join?

Leaders from both the public and private sectors involved in their organizations’ workplace health and wellness strategies.

Key objectives

Create a safe space to discuss workplace health
Offer engaging sessions with thought leaders on employee wellness
Establish a Canada-wide network of employee well-being professionals

Benefits of membership

Research

Access Conference Board research on building and sustaining a healthy workplace—and improve your organization’s overall performance.

Networking

You’re never alone. Exchange ideas with other professionals in the field and expand your personal network.

Resources

Get the latest findings, trends, and best practices from workplace health experts on topics that matter most to you and your fellow members.

Current members

Air Canada

Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan (ASEBP)

Bank of Canada

BC Hydro

BC Public Service Agency

Bell Canada

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation

Canada Post Corporation

Canada Revenue Agency

Canadian Blood Services

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories

City of Saskatoon

Creative Options Regina, Inc.

Export Development Canada

First West Credit Union

Fraser Health Authority

Liquor Control Board of Ontario

Manulife Financial

McGill University

McKesson Canada

National Defence

NAV CANADA

Nova Scotia Power Inc.

Rogers Communications Canada Inc.

Royal Canadian Mint

TELUS Communications Inc.

The City of Barrie

The City of Calgary

The University of British Columbia

Vancouver Coastal Health

WestJet Airlines Ltd.

Workers' Compensation Board Alberta

“Being part of the Council has been an incredibly valuable resource in helping us shape overall wellness for our employees. The Council meetings provide a wealth of information from other like-minded employers, in a setting that is collaborative, informative, and engaging. Being able to tap into evidence-based research, webinars, and information requests is a huge benefit of being on the Council. The quality of information is second to none, and it helps us make strong decisions around implementing effective programs and services for our employees. ”

Lyne Brun, Supervisor, Health & Wellness, Nova Scotia Power Inc.

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Member activity

Next session

April 5-7, 2022

Theme: Better Workplace Conference 2022

Keynote Speakers

Dr. Lisa Bélanger, Behavioural Change Expert, Researcher
Hamza Khan, Future of Work Expert, Author of Leadership, Reinvented
Anthony McLean, Leadership, Mental Health, Inclusivity
Dan Pontefract, Leadership Strategist, Author, Speaker, Thinker, Poet, CEO and Founder of Pontefract Group
Tina Varughese, Cross-Cultural Communication and Diversity Expert

Previous sessions

January 27, 2022

Theme: Interconnections of Physical and Mental Health

Speakers

Katharine Coons, National Workplace Mental Health Specialist, CMHA

February 2, 2022

Theme: Weight Stigma and Workplace Physical Health Programs

Speakers

Dr. Jennifer Mills, CPsych, Associate Professor & Director of Clinical Training, Clinical Psychology Graduate Program, Department of Psychology, York University

February 10, 2022

Theme: Physical Wellness and Employee Engagement

Speakers

Natalie Toman, MS, Promotion Lead, ParticipACTION

February 15, 2022

Theme: Member Give/Get & Open Discussion

Speakers

Hayley Peek, Mental Health Consultant, Speaker, Peer Supporter
Sobora Duy, B.A.A., BBA, Manager, Mental Health and Wellness Programs, Air Canada
Rachelle Stenhouse, MBA, CPHR, Director, Disability Management and
Employee Wellness, Canada Post

Recent themes

Physical Wellness: Interconnections with Mental Health and Burnout; Weight Stigma; Employee Engagement; Member Give/Get & Open Discussion
Financial Wellness: Financial Resilience in Canada; Three Vicious Circles: Links Among Financial, Physical, and Mental Health; Strategies and Solutions to address Financial Wellness and Stigma; Member Give/Get & Open Discussion
Peer support, the future, and change within workplace health and wellness
Addressing inclusion within workplace health and wellness
Rapid testing and vaccine policy
Burnout, resilience & self-awareness
How to have supportive conversations: Fostering healthy workplace communication

Advisory board

Keith Colwell

Director, Shared Services,
Canadian Blood Services

Corrina Hill

Manager, Health and Recovery Services, BC Hydro

Jennifer Richardson

Director, Corporate Health, Safety & Environment
Royal Canadian Mint

Michael Lavis

Chief Executive Officer
Creative Options Regina

Lyne Wilson

Assistant Vice-President, Talent Management
NAV CANADA

Shairoz Moledina

Senior Manager, Workplace Well-being,
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation

Recent releases and events

Canadian Human Resources Metrics Benchmarking

Build and refine your Human Resources (HR) practices for managing your teams. Understand the current business environment, and know what’s changing. Our data from across Canadian industries and regions will help you see where you excel and where you can grow.

Online experience | 8-min read
May 18, 2022

Views From the Front Line: Taking the Pulse of Canada’s Healthcare Professionals

In the fourth wave of the pandemic, here is what Canadian clinicians want you to know about how it has affected their work practices and personal well-being. COVID-19 has had a huge impact on those at the front lines of healthcare. Reports of physicians, nurses, and other essential healthcare workers experiencing fatigue, burnout, and mental health crises are becoming more frequent, as are stories of professionals thinking of leaving or who have already quit.

Summary for executives | 4-min read
December 7, 2021

Assessing the Risk: The Occupational Stress Injury Resiliency Tool

How do first responders in Canada experience occupational stress? Together, The Conference Board of Canada and the Public Services Health and Safety Association (PSHSA) created a tool to assess first responders’ occupational stress injury risks. This tool’s development stemmed from PSHSA’s ongoing work to support employees and employers in preventing mental injury

Issue briefing | 12-min read
December 7, 2021

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