Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month
We are now in week 3 of our Healthy Workplace Challenge for #HealthyWorkplaceMonth. This week’s focus is improving our mental health through physical health. I know that for me personally, my mental health suffers if I am not physically active. Now, with the days getting colder, this is often the time when people start to […]
Heat Stress and Heat-Related Disorders
The summer heat continues, and as employers we must know what signs to look out for when detecting heat stress. Check out this great resource for the signs and more importantly some ways to prevent:* Wear a hat and or SPF clothing* Keep hydrated and have your employees drink a cup of water every 20 […]
Disability & Critical Illness Insurance Interview
Disability & Critical Illness Insurance Dean Teasdale, President of Norbram Group Insurance, is interviewed on The Humble & Fred Radio Show August 5, 2021 discussing the Chambers Plan and how critical illness and disability coverage is “the good news insurance.” Chamber of Commerce Group Benefits – Group Insurance For Small Business – Employee Benefit Plans […]
Talking About Mental Health with Your Employees — Without Overstepping
When was the last time you checked in with your employees? This can sometimes feel like you as an owner are playing the role of a therapist. This is however not the case at all. By checking in you are fostering an open conversation with your employees about how they are doing.You are creating an […]
Ontario’s Action Plan on Mental Health
It’s not news that the Mental Health of Canadians has been greatly impacted over the past year. – From January to June of 2020 Express Scripts Canada saw an alarming 11% increase in antidepressants – 70% of total disability claims are due to mental health in Canada Ontario’s Action Plan is out, and I am […]
Top 5 Chambers Plan Frequently Asked Questions
At Norbram, our team collectively manages the accounts for over 1500 Chamber Plan clients across Ontario. We’d like to share with you the Top 5 most common plan administration questions we get from our clients, which may come in handy the next time you have a question about your coverage. Question 1: I forgot to add an […]
Bullfrog Power
At Norbram Group Insurance Benefits Inc., we recognize the importance of addressing our environmental impact. We’re reducing the carbon emissions footprint of our operations and supporting renewable energy in Canada by choosing green electricity and green natural gas through our partnership with Bullfrog Power, a Spark Power company. For more information on how it works please visit […]
Mental Health
Check out these stats on Mental Health The Conference Board of Canada tells us that on any given day, 500,000 Canadians are limited or prevented from working due to a mental health-related issue; the annual costs of anxiety and depression in Canada are estimated to be $17 billion and $32 billion, respectively.It is a smart […]
BEACON Digital Therapy
Today I want to highlight an amazing digital course through BEACON, which offers cognitive behavioural therapy for residents of Ontario. Another great tool to refer your employees to, or to communicate to them that these are available. READ MORE
Healthy Workplace Month
October is Healthy Workplace Month in Canada! Check out these great resources to support you on this journey to becoming a health(ier) workplace with weekly challenges for the month. October 5-9 | Taking Action on our Mental Health. https://healthyworkplacemonth.ca/take-the-healthy…/… These challenges offer some great tools to support you as an employer with guidance along the […]