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When I stepped into the CEO position at the Work Wellness Institute, I was introduced to vocational rehabilitation (VR), a field previously unfamiliar to me. VR is a process aimed at assisting individuals with disabilities or health conditions in securing and maintaining employment. As I delved deeper into the organization’s…

As we step into a new fiscal year, it’s a pivotal time for organizations and professionals alike to reflect on growth opportunities. In today’s ever-evolving workplace, the pursuit of continuous learning and professional development is not just an option but a necessity. At the Work Wellness Institute, we embody the…

We are seeking US or Canada-based employees with chronic pain and their leaders (e.g., managers, supervisors) to take part in a study to evaluate a pain-focused transformational leadership training program designed to improve employee’s experience of chronic pain. You can participate in the study if you are suffering from chronic…

Description Join in this conversation guided by Nina Hornjatkevyc to bolster understanding on what Burnout is, what it can look like and what to do if you’re finding it present in your workplace. With her expertise as a registered psychologist Nina highlights the importance of the individual experience and the…

Description Join the discussion, where April tackles key concepts on what the future of work could, and perhaps already does, look like. In this time of seemingly continual transition, April advocates for leaders to be leaders in vulnerability, transparency, and opening the door to all conversations in support of the…

I am not the first one to write about this, and I won’t be the last. However, given the work of our organization I thought it might be an appropriate article. In today’s evolving research landscape, the desire to make a tangible impact on society has become more pressing than…

Recently, in a discussion with a potential grant funder, the economic importance of hiring individuals with disabilities emerged as a topic of great significance. This conversation brought to mind a summer class I attended with Professor John Paul Rollert, where we explored the fundamental principles outlined in Adam Smith’s influential…

In a recent publication in the Journal of the American Psychiatric Association, concerns have bee raised about the efficacy of mental health first aid (MHFA) programs in addressing workplace mental health issues(1). Despite widespread promotion, many of these programs lack sufficient evidence to support their use by employers, often resulting…

In the midst of our world being propelled ever forward by the rapid advancement of technology, the concept of a traditional ‘office’ is increasingly becoming a relic of the past. The advent of hybrid workplaces, where employees split their time between working remotely and onsite, has led to a seismic…

Description Join Dr. Emile Tompa and Dr. Rebecca Gerwurtz in the second segment to this conversation where we lean into the ‘how’ for employers and employees to work together to create inclusive, productive workplaces. Applicable to every workplace, they provide actionable insights and knowledge to build capacity and provide employment…