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Fourth Annual Workplace Wellness & Recognition Workshop

Did you know that on average we spend seven to ten hours per day at work? Adding or improving wellness programs generally increases employee satisfaction, leading to reduced absenteeism and increased productivity.

In an environment where employers are competing for talent, workplace and wellness programs will make a difference in retaining and recruiting the talent your business needs to be a success.

Workplace wellness programs give employees the tools they need to live healthy lives at work, at home and in their community.

Join us and hear success stories from Chatham-Kent employers that improved outcomes by strengthening the links between health, safety, and wellness initiatives.

Employers Transform, Tilbury District Family Health Team and KSR Dresden Industrial about their trials and triumphs of implementing and maintaining their workplace wellness programs.

Companies are invited to send leadership staff to this FREE workshop which will also provide information about mental health and community initiatives. Research has found that mental health problems and illnesses account for approximately 30% of short – and long-term disability claims and are rated one of the top three drivers of such claims by more than 80% of Canadian employers. The estimated economic cost is $51 billion per annum.

Canadian Mental Health and Workplace Safety and Prevention Services will present on programs available to support good mental health. Brian Knowler a police officer, lawyer, author and our keynote speaker, will share his firsthand experience with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), how he rebuilt his life and career. Through firsthand experience Knowler shares his observation how leaders in a workplace can create a stronger more resilient workplace with higher morale, higher productively and higher attendance.

Employers looking to get more involved in their community will hear about The Rocket Composter, Greener Communities-tree planting initiative and the Box Lunches for Workplaces through Community Living. As well as Greener Communities, employers will also hear about a tree planting initiative that will improve the health of our communities and conserve resources for future generations and creating shade for sun protection.

Throughout the day there will be opportunities for networking with other workplaces, the presenters and public health staff regarding community programs. Take this opportunity to invest in the wellbeing and performance of your employees to help build a thriving and productive workforce.

Advanced registration is required, take this opportunity to register now.

Registration: 8:00 am

Workshop Begins: 8:45 am

Light refreshments available