Over the past decade, burn-out has become increasingly common in the workplace. In 2019, a survey from Accountemps found that 95% of Canadian workers said they are at least somewhat…
WelloFebruary 13, 2020
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According to medical experts, lacking sleep may signal a greater health problem. But do you know why you are not sleeping well? Know the difference between a sleep disorder and…
WelloFebruary 7, 2020
What is mental health? Mental health is a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can…
WelloJanuary 28, 2020
*Updated information and resources for Employees or Employers. What is the coronavirus, also known as 2019-nCoV? Coronaviruses are a large group of viruses that were first identified in the mid-1960s.…
WelloJanuary 23, 2020
Health mistakes are never taken lightly in today’s work environment. Imagine a business as a human body — Employees are the organization’s blood and the HR department its central nervous…
WelloNovember 13, 2019
Wello supports your sick children A concerned dad called Wello worried about his son who had been ill since that morning. The toddler had an extremely high fever of 39.5…
WelloSeptember 26, 2019
The summer is almost over, and you’re ready to get fit for the fall. There’s just one problem: finding time to get to the gym! You might be traveling a…
WelloSeptember 3, 2019
A case study in the power of virtual healthcare as an employee benefit One of our staff members called Wello because of a sore throat. This individual had been feeling terrible for…
WelloMay 15, 2019
Wello supports your mental health A client phoned Wello with urgent mental health concerns and anxiety. The individual was grieving a recent death in the family, coupled with increased demands…
WelloMay 14, 2019
1 in 5 Canadians Suffer from Seasonal Allergies It’s officially spring. Days are getting longer, the grass is getting greener, and the trees are starting to bud. Spring is a…
WelloMarch 28, 2019
Whether she’s helicoptering in the Shetland Islands, cycling in the French Pyrenees or golfing in New Zealand, our Virtual Healthcare Expert, Kelly Blackshaw, has travelled the world. “When I’m not…
WelloFebruary 20, 2019
The Millennials are Taking Over! Workplace Benefits for the Younger Generation Millennials now make up the largest age group in Canadian workplaces, and they are shaking things up in companies…
WelloJanuary 22, 2019
Flu Symptoms? Here’s What to Do in the First 24 Hours You have a pounding headache and aching muscles. The flu virus may have invaded your body, and it really…
WelloJanuary 21, 2019
3 Simple Yoga at Work Poses to do at the Office for Stress Relief Yoga has been around for over 5,000 years. From its ancient Indian roots, to its wide-reaching,…
WelloAugust 22, 2018
Has your desk become your "second home"? Many of us work at a desk for 8+ hours a day. Some of us are guilty of eating at our desk and…
WelloJuly 10, 2018
A list of our Favourite Mental Health Apps Taking care of your mental health is very important, but it can be hard to set aside the time to focus on yourself…
WelloApril 30, 2018
At Wello, our nurse practitioners work with individuals and families to help them get well and keep well. A big part of our service is "keep well" advice for living your…
WelloMarch 7, 2018
Workplace Wellness: Four Tips for Fitness at the Office Fitness and work, the two don't always sound like they go "hand-in-hand", do they? But, fitness at work is simpler than…
WelloFebruary 14, 2018
In any given year, one in five Canadians will personally experience a mental health issue such as anxiety or depression. And these problems are on the rise, particularly in younger…
WelloJanuary 31, 2018
Should you take a sick day? Contagious or ready to return to work? Keep symptoms away from your coworkers! Feeling sick at work and worried you may still be contagious?…
WelloJanuary 25, 2018
