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Websites on Work Life Balance
Nutrition
24 Carrot Press (U.S.)Great site for parents about promoting nutrition for the whole family. The Feeding Kids newsletter can be sent directly to your e-mail address. International |
Chatelaine Magazine- 101 Dinner IdeasVisit Chatelaine’s Magazine’s website for 101 dinner ideas, cooked and prepared in 30 minutes or less. |
Caregiver Stress
National Profile of Family Caregivers in Canada- 2002 Final Report Health Canadawww.hc-sc.gc.ca/english/care/nat_profile02/7.html This Health Canada report examines caregiver responsibilities and the stresses coping with providing care to a family member. |
Canada Safety Councilwww.safety-council.org/info/OSH/eldercare.htm A great article on the issues of how many employees today are providing eldercare to a family member or a friend. The article provides some valuable tips and resources that employers can distribute to help their employees. |
50plus.com – How to Play the Nursing Home LotteryTopics include preparing to become a caregiver, dealing with someone who has alzheimer disease, elder abuse, and much, much more. Click on “home and family” at the top of the web page and then scroll down to the “caregiver” link. International |
Caregiver NetworkCaregiver Network Inc. the first of its kind in Canada, is a resource centre crafted to help caregivers of the elderly and ill. Visit their website to learn more about their various resources and services they provide such as their caregiver newsletter, videos, and the Canadian Aging and Care giving resource guide. National |
How to CareThis website was designed to help caregivers manage the realities of caring for others and themselves by supplying practical information on the issues that they will confront. Topics include nutrition, home safety/modifications, senior drivers, long distance care giving, support groups and many more! National |
About.com – Caregiver Stress and Its Managementhttp://stress.about.com/cs/familymarital/a/caregiver.htm Learn all about being a caregiver and the stress you might encounter, and get some tips to help prevent caregiver stress and burnout. International |
Windsor Community Care Access CentreThe Windsor/Essex Community Care Access Centre (CCAC) is a provincially-funded, charitable, non-profit organization providing home care, placement services and information and referral to more than 5,000 clients each day. Click onto to their site to learn more about what services they can offer! Local |
Alcohol Use
Apolnet- Workplace Alcohol Policieswww.apolnet.org/actpacks/ad_wrk.html Great site for information on dealing with substance use in the workplace. In addition, there is a link to Alcohol policy 101 which provides resources that workplaces can use to implement alcohol policies in the workplace. |
LCBO- Social Responsibilitywww.lcbo.com/socialresponsibility/whatsnew.shtml Check out the LCBO website to learn more about social responsibility and the use of alcohol. The site contains tips on being a responsible host, how to create delicious mocktails (non-alcoholic beverages), alcohol and youth, talking to your children about alcohol, and hosting safe proms. Provincial |
Work-Life Balance Reports
Work-Life Balance in the New Millennium: Where Are We? Where Do We Need to Go?CPRN Discussion Paper No. W|12 October 2001 www.dreamtime.cc/downloads/New_ME.pdf The report is an attempt to gather research in the area of work-life balance that will provide business, labour leaders, policy makers, and academics with a more objective “big picture” view on what has happened in this area in Canada in the last decade. National |
Voices of Canadians (2003)www.hrdc.gc.ca/en/lp/spila/wlb/vcswlb/04presentation.shtml Another great research study on work-life balance by Dr. Linda Duxbury, Dr. Christopher Higgins, and Dr. Donna Coghill. This study can provide valuable information to workplaces about first hand accounts of how employees are dealing with Work-Life Balance. National |
Work-Life Conflict in the New Millennium: A Status Report (2003www.hc-sc.gc.ca/pphb-dgspsp/publicat/work-travail/report2/index.html This Health Canada web link provides a status report on work-life conflict in Canada conducted by Dr. Linda Duxbury, Dr. Chris Higgins, and Professor Richard Ivery. National |
Health Screenings
Prostate Cancer Research Foundation of CanadaThe Prostate Cancer Research Foundation of Canada is the leading national organization devoted solely to eliminating prostrate cancer. The website includes a prostrate cancer assessment tool, discussion board, e-newsletter, listings of local community events to fight prostrate cancer and volunteer opportunities. National |
Canadian Cancer SocietyThis site contains tips on healthy eating and active living, and information on quitting smoking to help reduce the risk of cancer. Click on the Canadian Cancer Society website to learn more about upcoming health-related events such as Prostrate Cancer Awareness Week (September 16 –22) or Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October). National |
Work-Life Balance
Canada Health Networkwww.canadian-health-network.ca This is a great website for all health related topics and focuses on all age groups. To learn more about work-life balance, type the word in the search box on the home page. National |
National Quality InstituteClick on “search: and then click on one of the four links, ”NQI-PEP Level”, “Topics”, “Keyword”, and “Alphabetical Listing” to find great resources on workplace health and work-life balance. National |
Warren Shepell- EAP ProfessionalsA great site for employees and employers looking to find information on workplace-health related topics. From the drop down list select either “Canada – Employees and Families” or “Canada-organizations”. Then click on resource centre and select “HealthQuest Articles” where topics include work-life balance, time management, healthy relationships, workplace communication and having a positive attitude. International-National |
International Coach FederationCoaching is designed to help clients improve their learning and performance, and enhance their quality of life. To find out more about coaching click on “about coaching” and to find a coach in your area click on “Find a coach”. International |
Work and Family BalanceClick on the sections titled “research” and “publications” to learn more about work and family balance. Provincial |
Physical Activity
Active Living Alliance P.E.I. – Ten Reasons To Support Physical Activity At The Workplacewww.edu.pe.ca/activeliving/workplace.htm Facts on physical activity from the Active Living Alliance in Prince Edward Island. This link provides tips on why physical activity can be beneficial to a workplace. Provincial |
WalktoberWalktober is a national walking program to help boost walking for individuals in the month of October. Although this is a national program in the U.S., there are some great ideas that can be incorporated for your own program. International |
Mental Health
Centre For Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is Canada’s largest sciences centre devoted to mental illness and addiction. Click on “About Addiction and Mental Health” to learn more about mental health, drugs and addictions. National |
Canadian Psychiatric AssociationTo learn more about mental illnesses, click on “Publications” then “Mental Illness Brochures”. National |
Sleep Disorders and Shift Work
Circadian Technologies IncClick onto their web site to read research papers, and case studies on shift-work. Learn what you can do as an employee or as an employer to manage shift-work in the workplace. International |
National Centre on Sleep Disorders ResearchClick on “patient and public information” to learn more about sleep disorders. Download their fact sheets on sleep disorders, take the interactive sleep quiz, browse their listings of organizations and resources on sleep topics and learn more about sleep in youth. International |
National Sleep FoundationThis website provides detailed information on the myths and facts about sleep and sleep disorders, a variety of electronic brochures on sleep topics and a listing of other sleep information websites. International
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Relationships
Ontario Association For Marriage and Family TherapyProvides information on marriage and family therapy and individual counselling. Click on “Therapist Near Your”, “Counselling Services”, “Feature Articles”, and “News and Events”. Provincial |
The Vanier Institute of the FamilyA great site for resources and ideas that families and workplaces can use for work-life balance. Click on the “Library” section to learn more. National |
Communication
Multicultural Council of Windsor-Essex CountyPrograms and resources to help organizations and individuals communicate more effectively with persons from a variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Local |
Free Management LibraryThis website offers a large selection of articles and suggestion on effective communication. International |
Communication and Listening Skillswww.nacada.ksu.edu/clearinghouse/links/listening.htm A great site for suggestions on personal and work-related communication skills. International |
Dale Carnegie Training – Southwestern Ontariowww.swontario.dalecarnegie.com Learn all about Dale Carnegie Training and what they have to offer for individuals and organizations. (i.e. sales training, presentation skills, management skills). International |
Windsor Ontario Toastmasters Clubwww.windsoro.com/ToastMasters/default.asp Click on this site to learn how you can overcome the fear of public speaking or improve your communication and leadership skills. International-Local |