A new HR perspective: Well-being for Canadian workers

Employers have different perspectives on the development and deployment of human capital within their organizations. Some employers place the demands of the organization as top priority. Other employers focus on employee skills development, primarily for the purpose of maximizing employee...

Four step process for improving happiness at work

Do you wish you were happier at work? After working with and hearing hundreds of clients’ career stories, WhyDidYouGo.com was created with a vision to improve happiness at work, one workplace at a time. In order to fully understand what...

Signs of stress, part 1

In this month's column, we look at some of the warning signs that the stress in your life may be getting out of control. In next month's column I will share some strategies for coping with such stress and staying...

Career burnout: Dodging the stress bullet

How many of you head into work each day feeling less-than-enthused, bone-tired before you even get to the office, and anxious about having to face both your boss and that endless pile of paperwork on your desk? If that sounds...

Career Q&A: Working in an unsafe environment and dealing with threats from management

"I work for a large nonprofit organization where I am a health and safety committee member. There are many safety hazards in my workplace that I have brought to the attention of management and they continue to disregard the situation....

Am I a workaholic?

"I get up in the morning, and all I can think about is how exciting and challenging my day is going to be," says Joan, a director at a not-for-profit organization. "People say I'm a workaholic, but all that means...

Building an arsenal against stress and burnout

The week of May 5 to 11, 2003 is Mental Health Week - a time to educate Canadians about the nature of mental illness and the importance of mental health. The national office of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)...

Managing anxiety in the workplace

In light of current world events, including the health alert related to SARS - and the abundance of media attention it is receiving, it's not surprising that some people are feeling uncertain, anxious, and worried. Knowing how to respond to...

Coping with caring — the dangers of chronic stress and burnout

You Can't Do it All Working for charities and nonprofit organizations is rewarding and inspiring for many of us. However, in today's climate of change and uncertainty, helping work can also take its toll. Managers, staff, and volunteers in our...