<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Wellness Works Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are your non-profit workplace well-being and performance association.]]></description><link>https://resources.wellnessworkscanada.ca/articles</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 14:10:24 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://resources.wellnessworkscanada.ca/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Burnout Is Not a Personal Failure: A Health Promotion Approach for Leaders and HR Practitioners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Author: Abisola Gabriella Sampson-Akpe , Wellness Works Canada Intern Burnout is increasingly recognized as a serious workplace issue across Canada. While it is often viewed as an individual employee problem, burnout is primarily an organizational health issue that requires leadership attention. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), burnout is a syndrome resulting from chronic workplace stress that is not effectively managed. It is characterized by emotional exhaustion, increased...]]></description><link>https://resources.wellnessworkscanada.ca/post/burnout-is-not-a-personal-failure-a-health-promotion-approach-for-leaders-and-hr-practitioners</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69dfd91c934ce577916fc720</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:35:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_44401329e72b40fbbd902a4aa8f0bed1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Victoria Grainger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Power of Celebration at Work]]></title><description><![CDATA[Author: Farida Carr, Wellness Works Canada “When people feel valued, they perform at their best.”  — Ken Blanchard In the post-COVID workplace environment, whether hybrid, remote, or traditional, HR Managers and Organizational leaders face a defining challenge: how to sustain engagement and build a positive, connected culture across increasingly dispersed teams. In this evolving landscape, celebration is not a “nice to have.” It is a strategic lever for performance, retention, and cultural...]]></description><link>https://resources.wellnessworkscanada.ca/post/the-power-of-celebration-at-work</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c31b80149f4fed56503c5b</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 23:20:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_831532d49677472eb5706ffe7c6a2b66~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Victoria Grainger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Simple, Low-Cost Ways to Shift Workplace Culture: Small Actions That Create Meaningful Change Over Time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Author:  Sahibdeep Kaur Sahota, Wellness Works Canada Intern.   Workplace culture doesn’t have to be transformed overnight—or require huge budgets. Small, consistent actions can shift behaviors, attitudes, and norms, creating meaningful change over time. By focusing on practical, low-cost strategies, organizations can foster environments where employees feel valued, engaged, and motivated, while improving overall performance and collaboration. Shifting culture is less about grand initiatives...]]></description><link>https://resources.wellnessworkscanada.ca/post/simple-low-cost-ways-to-shift-workplace-culture-small-actions-that-create-meaningful-change-over-t</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c1a52469ed8cb882ab71d6</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 20:43:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_b40ef0d0b0e649b88a5512ba3fbe15ed~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Victoria Grainger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Power of Empathy at Work: Empathy Drives Results]]></title><description><![CDATA[Author: Sahibdeep Kaur Sahota, Wellness Works Canada Intern In the workplace, empathy is now a quantifiable factor that influences performance rather than just being a "nice-to-have." Empathetic leadership is consistently associated with increased engagement, better retention, and enhanced teamwork in organizations. Empathy has become a crucial leadership skill that promotes employee well-being and corporate outcomes in increasingly complicated and demanding work situations. Leaders who take...]]></description><link>https://resources.wellnessworkscanada.ca/post/the-power-of-empathy-at-work-empathy-drives-results</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b300c0ecfce39c49aa61eb</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 20:01:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_615d1eae28a64fe6bdc42eca9133fed7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Victoria Grainger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Small Changes, Big Impact: How Simple Workplace Decisions Shape the Triple Bottom Line]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Victoria Grainger, Wellness Works Canada When people hear “triple bottom line” People, Planet, Profit they often imagine complex strategies, consultants, and glossy sustainability reports. For small organizations, that assumption can be paralyzing. The truth is far simpler. Most small workplaces already influence the triple bottom line every day. The difference between struggle and strength is whether those decisions are intentional. Below are real-world examples showing how small,...]]></description><link>https://resources.wellnessworkscanada.ca/post/small-changes-big-impact-how-simple-workplace-decisions-shape-the-triple-bottom-line</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696eb4a8ef9d90695c0cc64c</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 22:52:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_aadf199ee1cb4d15b5d6e16e8f7151d6~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Victoria Grainger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Co-opetition: The Key to Breaking Down Silos and Boosting Performance]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Victoria Grainger, Wellness Works Canada Across every sector, organizations are realizing that the challenges we face—worker burnout, climate pressures, and performance demands—are too interconnected to solve in silos. What’s needed now isn’t more competition within or between organizations, but co-opetition : a blend of collaboration and healthy performance expectations. Research—including a recent integrative review of 20 studies  on worker well-being, environmental sustainability, and...]]></description><link>https://resources.wellnessworkscanada.ca/post/co-opetition-the-key-to-breaking-down-silos-and-boosting-performance</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6929e4b1d8fb7619deebda00</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 17:14:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ee4768_97c98ce0063646acb068ba025fa08513~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Victoria Grainger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dempsey Corporation: A Beacon of Excellence in Workplace Well-Being]]></title><description><![CDATA[At Dempsey Corporation, fostering a culture of well-being and performance is more than just a mission; it's a testament to their...]]></description><link>https://resources.wellnessworkscanada.ca/post/dempsey-corporation-a-beacon-of-excellence-in-workplace-well-being</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6676d5f168e11cddcee24382</guid><pubDate>Sat, 22 Jun 2024 13:50:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ee4768_f935c30fb8a64f89a82e16a5dfbec711~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_708,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Victoria Grainger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[REACH Edmonton Achieves Workplace Health and Performance Mentor Designation: A Testament to Excellence]]></title><description><![CDATA[REACH Edmonton has achieved a remarkable milestone by obtaining the Workplace Health and Performance Mentor designation, underscoring its...]]></description><link>https://resources.wellnessworkscanada.ca/post/reach-edmonton-achieves-workplace-health-and-performance-mentor-designation-a-testament-to-excellen</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66100f803ee008b6de240885</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2024 14:55:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ee4768_3ddad3ab29954515a5b2c335b3db4f59~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_225,h_225,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Victoria Grainger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cloudhead Games: Championing Workplace Well-being and Performance]]></title><description><![CDATA[In today's competitive market, finding an organization that prioritizes its employees' well-being and fosters a culture of excellence is...]]></description><link>https://resources.wellnessworkscanada.ca/post/cloudhead-games-championing-workplace-well-being-and-performance</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6604587f05f57b1a4d758eb1</guid><pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2024 17:39:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ee4768_4e20e8d0311340138829db5570393e10~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Victoria Grainger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Navigating Change: Understanding the Impact of Organizational Restructuring on Employees’ Well-being]]></title><description><![CDATA[Written by Oluwakemi Olajitan, Resource Coordinator, Wellness Works Canada Organizational restructuring, whether due to mergers,...]]></description><link>https://resources.wellnessworkscanada.ca/post/navigating-change-understanding-the-impact-of-organizational-restructuring-on-employees-well-being</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65cbc14f9791f77a39de7ad2</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Feb 2024 19:37:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e2f69251cb244a16a0c1f7d6f87aba1e.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Victoria Grainger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Creating a Culturally Safe Workplace: Strategies and Challenges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Author: Ruby Blixzen Prado, Wellness Works Canada Intern Cultural safety has become increasingly recognized as an essential approach in...]]></description><link>https://resources.wellnessworkscanada.ca/post/creating-a-culturally-safe-workplace-strategies-and-challenges</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6460e1e361b4b617a8bdd5e5</guid><pubDate>Sun, 14 May 2023 13:35:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_a1e2f84dd2764ac29b8734cf5e98c865~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Victoria Grainger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Productivity: Tips, Tricks and Tools to Work Smarter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Author: Ruby Blixzen Prado, Wellness Works Canada Intern Productivity is a word that can invoke excitement or dread. On the one hand,...]]></description><link>https://resources.wellnessworkscanada.ca/post/productivity-tips-tricks-and-tools-to-work-smarter</link><guid isPermaLink="false">644ad3306d0ebe0b1cc7de1b</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2023 20:02:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_6e3975395a456f4832794d~mv2_d_6000_4000_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Victoria Grainger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Radical Candour:  A New Way to Thrive Through Difficult Conversations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Author: Rhona Eslava, Wellness Works Canada Intern Workplace psychological safety is often defined as a culture that allows people to...]]></description><link>https://resources.wellnessworkscanada.ca/post/radical-candour-a-new-way-to-thrive-with-difficult-conversations</link><guid isPermaLink="false">642efdfac2c7ab0498c3aa6a</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Apr 2023 17:34:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ee4768_f6bf62e2d635491b88ae2bab6d80bbf0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_372,h_314,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Victoria Grainger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breaks Matter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Contributors: Manwen Shen, Resource Coordinator, Wellness Works Canada and Victoria Grainger, Founder, Wellness Works Canada In today’s...]]></description><link>https://resources.wellnessworkscanada.ca/post/breaks-matter</link><guid isPermaLink="false">62fa6d6b517d4f51b6871d77</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2022 16:19:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ee4768_605723dc443c45b3bece04525b6d3551~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Victoria Grainger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Into Organizational Well-being ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Contributors: Manwen Shen, Resource Coordinator, Wellness Works Canada and Victoria Grainger, Founder, Wellness Works Canada Stakeholders in a company such as investors, customers, suppliers, partners and employees are increasingly interested in a company’s sustainable operations. Having an Environmental Social Governance (ESG) plan as a part of your organization’s workplace health and performance strategy will help to ensure that environmental and social values of stakeholders are aligned....]]></description><link>https://resources.wellnessworkscanada.ca/post/integrating-environmental-social-and-governance-esg-into-organizational-well-being</link><guid isPermaLink="false">62e18d1dcf937b68d101e7c2</guid><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2022 19:16:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ee4768_ae6a850d8f4440c2b60b30fbf2ed9093~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Victoria Grainger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Leaders Can Use Manifestation to Achieve Their Goals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Submitted by Bonnie Kowaliuk, BA, BMT, MBA, MTA, RSW, Senses Mindfulness Coaching Photo by Roman Odintsov As kids, they tell us to dream...]]></description><link>https://resources.wellnessworkscanada.ca/post/how-leaders-can-manifest-their-dream-to-create-the-work-culture-they-want</link><guid isPermaLink="false">62bcd1b815ae4c65ae771a3e</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2022 22:45:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ee4768_813d1c2895d14fb8a6a3a1eb83506abe~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_904,h_592,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Victoria Grainger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boosting Mental Well-being and Performance at Work With Physical Activity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Contributors:  Rojan Khoshreza and Victoria Grainger In the office setting, sedentary behaviour and a lack of physical activity can cause...]]></description><link>https://resources.wellnessworkscanada.ca/post/boosting-mental-well-being-and-performance-at-work-with-physical-activity</link><guid isPermaLink="false">628af47d7601cd342f185dab</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2022 02:50:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ee4768_9d218e0a7eae43d9be2dd84a1207f698~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Victoria Grainger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six Ways to Embrace Nature in Your Workspace]]></title><description><![CDATA[Written by Oluwabukola Bamidele, Msc Arch, Client Relationship Coordinator, Wellness Works Canada Humans have a deep connection to nature...]]></description><link>https://resources.wellnessworkscanada.ca/post/six-ways-to-embrace-nature-in-your-workspace</link><guid isPermaLink="false">624c76b97d317e78e92bd236</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2022 13:42:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ee4768_739e23d309914566bbbd5d530e03b0a8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Victoria Grainger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Using Inclusive Language in the Workplace: An Introduction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Written by Katharine Park, Advocacy Lead, Wellness Works Canada It is no secret that being a good employer offers a competitive...]]></description><link>https://resources.wellnessworkscanada.ca/post/using-inclusive-language-in-the-workplace-an-introduction</link><guid isPermaLink="false">622648daa52d2063fec603a9</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 Mar 2022 18:20:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ee4768_49b7f5641b58404796a06e081dcb4ae8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Victoria Grainger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Is Systemic Mindfulness and Why Your Organization Needs It Now]]></title><description><![CDATA[Submitted by Bonnie Kowaliuk, BA, BMT, MBA, MTA, RSW, Senses Mindfulness Coaching Photo by Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels Our current...]]></description><link>https://resources.wellnessworkscanada.ca/post/what-is-systemic-mindfulness-and-why-your-organization-needs-it-now</link><guid isPermaLink="false">61ed6e8bd523f90016c1b6ef</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Jan 2022 14:49:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ee4768_805646aa226440589df41a35543b32da~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Victoria Grainger</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>