Join us for an engaging workshop with Dr. Michael Rouse, Richard Ivey School of Business, Western University, Dr. Shauna Burke, School of Health Studies, Western University and Middlesex London Health Unit Program Area Experts.

This workshop will finally provide the answers to the questions employers have around the effectiveness and benefits of wellness programs and whether or not there is an actual return on investment. The workshop will also provide you with an opportunity to make connections with staff from the Middlesex-London Health Unit who can provide the free support you need for your workplace wellness efforts in your organization.

When:

Thursday, October 13, 2016
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Where:

BMO Centre, 295 Rectory Street
London, Ontario, N5Z 0A3

Registration

Register online

Registration fee: $25.00 (register before October 5, 2016)
Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.; speakers start at 9:00 a.m.

Presentations

• Dr. Michael Rouse from the Ivey School of Business will present the findings from the Sun Life Ivey Canadian Wellness Return on Investment (ROI) Study.
• Dr. Shauna Burke from the School of Health Studies, Western University will present her research on the importance of “Groups” in the promotion of Physical Activity in your Workplace Wellness Programs. Her research speaks to the importance of finding ways for your employees to be physically active at work as the prime way to increase employee productivity and engagement and the company’s bottom line.
• After lunch, stay with us to hear a series of short presentations from Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) program staff that will highlight the resources, presentations and displays that that are available to workplaces free of charge through the Health at Work 4 All! program.

Your registration fee will include:

• An opportunity to hear local dynamic speakers from Ivey Business School, School of Health Studies at Western University and program area experts from Middlesex London Health Unit
• Snacks including a healthy lunch
• Great resources and connections that will support your health and wellness efforts in your workplace
• The opportunity to network with your colleagues from other workplaces
• A chance to meet Middlesex-London Health Unit staff and see the displays, resources and information that could be borrowed, booked or taken to your workplace covering many important health topics
• Access to the facilities at the BMO Centre

Who should attend this workshop?

• Business owners/Employers/Entrepreneurs
• Managers/team leaders
• Wellness Committee representatives/Occupational Health and Safety Committee members
• Human Resource Professionals
• Union Representatives
• Anyone in your organization who is concerned with the cost of employee absenteeism and benefits as well as improving employee productivity