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Managing Minds in Toronto, ON offers a unique consulting approach to Corporate Wellness through Yoga inspired programs and communication. Here, you'll find statistics on why Wellness Programs increase productivity and why you should incorporate them into your Corporate Culture.TRANSCRIPT
Corporate Wel lness
Managing Minds Inc
Your Partner inHealth & Wellness
KARA-LEE BURKEBrought to You By
Managing Minds Inc.
• OFFERS:o Workplace Wellnesso Mindfulness at
Work o Lifestyle Coaching
Motivate,Move,
& Feel Better
Kara-Lee Burke • Wellness Consultant • Yoga Instructor &
Therapist
• Experienced: o Business operations &
project managero Executive support o National sales manager &
trainero International communicator o Weight loss consultant o Fitness trainer
Workplace Wellness
Value Added Benefits
Increased Productivity
Assist in Mental Health & Stress Management
#1
Prevent Health IssuesDecrease Sick DaysIncreased Health
Awareness & Habits Disease Prevention
#2
Increased Joy of WorkCreate a Corporate Culture
Putting Employees First Redistribution of Social Wealth
Reduce Turnover
#3
Enhances Communication & Cooperation
Healthy + Happy Employees
= Employees Working Smarter
For the Dollar
INSPIRED employees
do BETTER
for a COMPANY
that CARES
Join the Top 100 Employers of Canada
Wellness Programs Give Your HR the Competitive Edge
WHY I S A W E L L N E S S P R O G R A M
R I G H T F O R Y O U ?
You May Be Experiencing...
• Unproductive Employees • Increased Absenteeism• Increased Time Spent
Working: Office & Home • Sedentary Lifestyles • Increased Turnovers• Increased Production
Costs• Unhappy Environment
Inhibiting Potential Growth
Rising Employee Expenses Are Directly & Indirectly Caused By...
SICKNESS Related to Stress, PREVENTABLE DISEASES,
Smoking
Excessive Multitasking, Unfocused Attention, STRESS
EXPECTATION OF 40+ HOURS of Work Every WeekPoor Work Life Balance
POOR NUTRITION& Sedentary Lifestyle
LACK of Education, Coaching, & COMMUNICATION
Let’s Look at Statistics
62%
Of The Average Canadian’s Year is Spent Sleeping & Working
HEALTH ISSUES & DISEASES ARE ON THE RISE
Between 1994 & 2005 the rates of:
• Arterial Hypertension increased by 77%• Diabetes by 45%• Obesity by 18%...
...affecting people of EVERY age
Benefits Canada
Hypertension rates amongpeople aged 35 to 49
rose 127%
Benefits Canada
Health TrendsWellergize States:
• 60% Of People Spend Their Entire Workday Seated
• 56% Are Classified As “PHYSICALLY INACTIVE”
THE HUMAN BODY WAS NOT DEIGNED
TO SIT ALL DAY LONG
• 36% Are Overweight, 23% Are Obese• 66% Report High Stress On Their Jobs• 21% Are Daily Or Regular Smokers
No Wonder We Feel Like This
Think Like an EmployeeMost want to work
Everyone WANTS TO FEELVALUED
So Much Of Life Is Spent AtWork, The Place You SpendMost Of Your Time ShouldContribute To Your Health
WORK SMARTER for a company That works harder for you
It’s a WIN WIN Situation
COST BENEFIT
ANALYSIS
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2 0 1 1 / 2 0 1 2 S t a y i n g @ W o r k R e p o r t C a n a d a
E x e c u t i v e S u m m a r y
Towers & Watson...
Link Between Health & Capital Towers & Watson
Highly Effective Health & Productivity Strategies
SIGNIFICANTLY
Affect Human Capital & Financial Results
...Also, these companies report
Better Business Outcomes
including:
Market premiums
18 Percentage Points Higher than low-effectiveness companies
Link Between Health & Capital Towers & Watson
Successful Strategies’ Significant Advantages
• Lower productivity costs• Differential in annual health
care costs $550+ per employee • Fewer lost days• Reductions in some health risks• Lower average turnover rates
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This Trend WILL... Continue
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STRESS
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Increases in Health & Productions Costs
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Job Stress, Chart Analysis
From 2009 – 2011 STRESS INCREASED Mostly Due To:
• Excessive workload • Lack of work life balance• Unclear job expectations • Inadequate staffing• Availability after work hours • Lack of supervisor support Tow
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Only Reduction: Fear About Job Loss
Fears Involving Job Security, Pay,& Benefits Are Minor
BUT...
Due To Policies Implemented During The Financial Crisis,
Employees Now Feel Overworked, Overstressed,
& Unsupported
Turnover...TLNT, A Community Of HR, Reports:
74% Of Workers Are Passive Job Seekers,Ready To Bolt
At The First Sign Of A New & Better Opportunity
• Possibly For Higher Pay• Flexible Work Hours
But...
• Probably Because They Feel They Will Be More Valued
Turnover...
In today’s competitive markets,
Employers MUST Find New Ways To Recruit &
RETAIN The Exceptional talent.
Suggestion,
Create A Corporate Culture Promoting:
Value, Health, Positivity, & Activity
Stress & Depression
The Global Business & Economic Round Table:
An Estimate 7.5 Million Canadians Each & Every Year Suffer from:depression, anxiety, substance abuse oranother Mental Disorder
Cost To The Canadian Economy, annually,from workplace stress, depression & mental
illness Is 35 Million Lost Workdays & an estimated
$35 Billion In Lost Productivity
It’s Just Too Much to Handle Without Support,
Tools, Communication,
& Training
Why Do We Keep Talking About Stress?
Stress: The Killer Disease psychology Today
Stress - a reaction to stimulus that disturbs physical or mental equilibrium. It triggers the “fight-or-flight” response, causing adrenaline & cortisol to surge through the body.
Acute Stress Can Be Good• Keeps us Active & Alert
• Gives a COMPETITIVE EDGE in Business & Life
However...
Chronic Stress Can Have Seriously
DetrimentalEff ects On Health
It’s Important To Learn How To Control Reactions
To Stressors & Inhibit Their Effects
Stress: the Killer Disease psychology Today
Hormones & Chemicals, How they Kill
Stress hormones, Adrenaline & Cortisol, becomeimbalanced causing chronic activation, damaging ourbrains & vasculature systems
also...
Inflammatory Cytokines are produced & invade the body
(Cytokines - chemicals released by the immune system
activating cells to attack invaders, such as viruses,pathogenic bacteria, or cancer)
Cytokines...
Immune System becomes over-activated, leading toautoimmune disease
Modern Chronic Disease are associated with elevations inCytokines. These chemicals linger& are difficult to eradicate & treat
Harmful Behaviours, such as substance abuse, smoking,& overeating, are used in anattempt to numb stress effects,increasing cytokines
CORTISOL – “Fight-or-Flight” (part of General Adaptation Syndrome), is a hormone released by the adrenal glands
Psycology Today Cortisol: Why “The Stress Hormone” Is Public Enemy No. 1
brain sends signal,
adrenal glands
release cortisol,
body mobilized
Ready for Action
But
There HAS to be
a physical release
OR ELSE...
Cortisol Builds Up in Your Blood Wreaking Havoc On Your Mind & Body
Negative Effects of CortisolDecreases Immunity• Cortisol is a corticosteroid. Like prednisone & cortisone, it
inhibits the actions of white blood cells • Leads to increased susceptibility to infections
Breaks Down Muscle, Bone, & ConnectiveTissue to Increase Blood Sugar For The Brain • It is a Gluconeogenic Hormone that creates sugar from
existing tissue
Inhibits Thyroid Hormone Activation CreatingA Form Of Hypothyroidism
Negative Effects of Cortisol
Increases Abdominal Fat Deposition– High levels of cortisol cause the body to lay down adipose tissue in the
abdomen, upper back/neck. & is almost impossible to lose without addressing stress.
Especially in
Women
Only When Symptoms Arise Do We Recognize Stress
As The Culprit
The Stress Pandemic Psychology Today
Stress Can Lead To:
• Mental Disorders: Eating, Anxiety, Bi Polar, Breakdowns, Depression
• Heart Disease/Cardiac Arrest/Stroke• Insomnia • Increased Blood Pressure • Diabetes • Suppressed Immune System, Autoimmune Diseases • Impaired Fertility• Accelerated Aging • Chronic Headaches• Weight Gain• Weight Loss
Help Me!!!
I can’t stop this feeling,
deep inside of
me...
Many People Don’t Know How To Ask for Help
Or
Feel Ashamed
And Are
Suffering in Silence
The WHO reports (based on 2008 estimates),
Lifestyle Diseases Now Account For 63 % Of Global
Deaths
The National Institute of Mental Health estimates,
26.2 % Of Americans, 18 +, Suffer from Diagnosable Mental
Disorder
Given these statistics,
It is Paramount to Recognize & Value The Increasing Importance of
MIND/BODY WELLNESS
Prevention Is Preferable To Recovery
Wellness Programs in Transition
Basically, this is what Wellness Programs will do...
GO FROM THIS TO THIS
To This
Pretty Awesome,Right?
LeisureLet’s Talk About It
Aiding Employees Leisure ActivityDevelopment & Achieving a GoodWork Life Balance canIncrease:
• Enjoyment of Work• Job Satisfaction • Health• Productivity• Quality of Work Accomplished• Confidence on the Job • Loyalty
Not To Mention...
Happier, More Relaxed Employees Spend More Time On The Job
Really?
Yes! In
fact...
Leisure Time Can:
De-stress the Frazzled
Refocus the Unfocused
Lead to Improved Quality of Life Reduce Health Care Costs
Reduce Turnover
Results
What Are They Saying?
Corporate Wellness Magazine:
• For Every $1 Invested in Employee Wellness Programs...
Companies Save Roughly $4 In Reduced Sick Days, Higher Productivity, Decreased Overall Health Costs
MONEY IN
THE BANK
Canadian Consulting Firm,Working Well, stated that:
An Average ROI for an Employee Wellness Program is $3.40 per
$1 Spent
SHRM Foundation reported,
“more than 75% of high-performing companies regularly measure health & wellness as a viable component to their overall risk management strategy.”
The Public Health Agency of Canada reported,
Canada Life in Toronto, after implementing a physical activity program, improved productivity, reduced turnover & insurance costs while...
Achieving a ROI of $6.85 per Corporate Dollar Invested
Medisys Health Group reports:
Out of the Top 100 Employers in Canada,
77 have a structured Wellness Programs
Those who track results generally find their expectations are met, or exceeded.
Here’s What HR Directors Of These Top 100 Companies Say?
Benefits Include:• Decreases in insurance costs
& absenteeism,• More presentable staff, • Improved turnover rates, • Increases in productivity
and recruitment,• Improved creativity
& overall motivation of the workforce.
More Than Just a Job
Companies Proving Wellness Programs Work
GoogleWorld Renowned Creative Workspace
Mogul
• Creates a Corporate Culture Where Their People Are Valued & Appreciated
• Work Facilities Have Fitness Facilities, Healthy Food Options, Health & Fitness Classes Every Day
Williamson GroupBrantford, ON
• Pays employee entry fee for local 10 & 5k run
• Sponsors a walk campaign at the office
• Introduced “Fibre Fridays”
• Health Risk Assessments Available measuring cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar & BMI.
Other Canadian Companies with Successful Wellness Programs
Research Conducted by Davis LLP
1. Pazmac Enterprises Ltd., 2. Rideau Construction Inc., 3. Petro-Canada Burrard Products Terminal, 4. City of Regina Transit Department, 5. QLT Inc., 6. Vancouver International Airport Authority, 7. Vancouver Shipyards, 8. Irving Paper Ltd., 9. Seven Oaks General Hospital, 10. Moose Jaw-Thunder Creek Health District, 11. American Express Canada Inc., and, 12. Dofasco Inc.
Davis LLP – Some Analysis Results
• Regina’s Transit Department - Reduction in “time loss days”, relating to WC injuries, From 597 days in 1992 to 337 days in 2000, saving them approx. $500,000 over the 8 years of this sample
• Moose Jaw-Thunder Creek Health District experienced a 60% reduction in sick day from1997 - 2000, & A 5% reduction in workplace accident frequency from 1997 – 2001
• Employee Absenteeism Became Non-existent at Pazmac Enterprises
We Could Go On and On
And On...
Superv isor Suppor t
Success Won’t Be Achieved Without You
The Right Approach
Compassion & Care are Key
Encourage Your Employees• Lead By Example
o Participate
• Communicate• Follow Up • Conduct Surveys • Develop The Right Wellness
Program That Suits Your Needs
Be The LEADER You Would Want To Have
Running A company is like solving A puzzle,
There are many tiny pieces that fit together to create a story board.
Employees are key pieces to completing the story;
If they are valued, honed, and treated right they’ll always fit.
Completing the Puzzle
What To Do Now That You Know All of This
Contact Managing
Minds of course!
Here’s What Managing Minds WILL Do for You
MISSION:
By Assisting to Create a Corporate Culture, We Will Establish a Happier, Healthier,
& More ProductiveWorkforce
GOAL:
Enabling You To Reach Your LIMITLESS Potential
Through...
Yoga Based Programs
• Meditation & Focus Sessions• Nutrition Seminars,
Assessments, & Coaching • Uniquely Designed Yoga:
Hatha, Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Yin, Desk
• Stress Management Workshops, Assessments, & Coaching
• Lifestyle Coaching
Team Building Programs
• Partner Yoga, Acrobatic Yoga • Team Activity Classes • Laughter Yoga • Health & Fitness
Challenges• Facilitate Inter
Department Collaborative Meetings
Health & Nutrition Programs
• Nutrition Assessments, Classes, & Workshops
• Ayurvedic Guidance: Individual Assessments
• Food Diary Analysis & Suggestions
• Healthy Food Coaching & Seminars
• Sustainable Food Workshops
Corporate Health & Wellness Consulting
I Will Help You DESIGN A WELLNESS APPROACH
That Is Right For Your Office
• Conduct Employee Surveys & Analyze Results • Give Suggestions Based on Your Needs • Brain Storm with Your HR Department• Manage the Implementation of the Programs• Conduct Workshops, Classes, & Seminars• Manage Follow Ups
The Possibilities Are Endless.
Your Potential is L I M I T L E SS
Contact Managing Minds TODAY
Kara-Lee Burke
Email:[email protected]
Web: www.managingminds.ca
Toronto, ON, Canada
Phone: (416) 889-4834