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Buffett & Company is Pleased to Announce...
Ed Buffett President & CEO is the 2009 recipient of the
Canadian Workplace Wellnes Pioneer Award
article written by Sarah Cook, Communications at Buffett & Company Worksite Wellness Inc.
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Since 1997, the Canadian Workplace Wellness Pioneer Awards have recognized professionals from the public and private sector who have made a substantive contribution to research, policies or practices that have profoundly influenced the field of workplace wellness in Canada.
Pioneers, such as Ed, are committed to the belief that the work world can be a better place, and have contributed greatly to improving the experience of work in Canada. Ed believes employees are a company’s greatest resource and has worked tirelessly to help organizations recognize the link between health promotion and worker performance and productivity.
Congratulations Ed!
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Worksite Health Promotion and Organization Culture: Investing in Success
article written by Sarah Abdelnour,
Research & Quality Control
at Buffett & Company Worksite Wellness Inc.
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An organization’s capacity to succeed is largely dependent on the overall well-being of its people.
Simply put, if employees are not well, organizations do not prosper. The widespread escalation of
chronic disease, partnered with the rising cost of prescription medications, and overall health
benefits costs make this a reality to which Canadian employers are not protected.
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Small Acts of Kindness - Buffett & Company Volunteers at WindReach Farm
article written by Sarah Cook, Communications at Buffett & Company Worksite Wellness Inc.
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This past week, to kick off their Corporate Giving Program, the Buffett & Company team rolled up their sleeves to help local charity WindReach Farm. Motivated to give back to the community and enhance the health and well-being of those who benefit from the farm, Buffett & Company happily donated an afternoon of staff time to perform an extreme home makeover on the chicken coop. In a matter of hours, and after lots of sweat and plenty of laughs, the friendly and feisty chickens had a freshly painted and landscaped coop to call home...
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Buffett & Company Encourages Government to
Provide
Incentives to Employers
article written by Sarah Cook, Communications at Buffett & Company Worksite Wellness Inc.
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Buffett & Company has taken a lead role in advocating the Federal Government to provide subsidies and/or tax credits to organizations that promote healthy behaviour amongst employees. The United States Congress and President Obama recently took this innovative approach as part of the proposed overhaul of the American health-care system. They have indicated a willingness to introduce comprehensive health legislation ...
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article written by Sarah Cook, Communications at Buffett & Company Worksite Wellness Inc.
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April 2009 - In an effort to aid in the prevention of the H1N1 influenza outbreak, we’ve provided the following information from the Public Health Agency of Canada.
The current WHO (World Health Organization) phase of pandemic alert is 5 out of 6, which indicates a pandemic is imminent. For updates on the current phase of the pandemic, please monitor the WHO website.
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Buffett & Company featured in NQI Best Practices Newsletter
article written by Sarah Cook, Communications at Buffett & Company Worksite Wellness Inc.
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April 2009 - Buffett & Company is pleased to announce the National Quality Institute has profiled our organization in their Best Practices in creating exemplary healthy workplace culture newsletter. This profile is a result of having recently won the National Quality Institute’s highest honour, the Order of Excellence Award for a Healthy Workplace. This national award recognizes Canadian organizations that demonstrate outstanding worksite wellness programs and healthy workplace cultures.
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article written by Sarah Cook, Communications at Buffett & Company Worksite Wellness Inc.
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April 2009 - Buffett & Company will be inducted into the National Quality Institute’s Canadian Hall of Excellence on October 21, 2009. As the 2008 recipient of the Canada Award for Excellence for Healthy Workplace for small organizations, Buffett and Company’s outstanding achievement will be honoured at the 25th Annual CAE Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony.
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, C.C., C.M.M., C.O.M., C.D., Governor General of Canada, has bestowed her Vice-Regal Patronage on the Canada Awards for Excellence program.
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National Heroes Day, Monday November 17
article written by Christy Strain, Manager, Product Development and Technology
at Buffett & Company Worksite Wellness Inc.
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On Monday, November 17, 2008, Buffett & Company Worksite Wellness Inc. will be introducing a new corporate holiday, National Heroes Day, to
commemorate the many
men and women who have touched our lives.
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press release written by Sun Life Financial.
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October 2008 –TORONTO – The National Quality Institute is pleased to announce that 21 Canadian
organizations will receive awards for outstanding achievements in quality, customer
service, and
a healthy workplace.
Kevin Dougherty, Board Chairman of the National Quality Institute and President of
Sun Life
Global Investments, says the award recipients represent outstanding role models
of effectiveness
and leadership. Mr. Dougherty added that the recipients, and more than 230 members of the
National Quality Institute,
are making a positive impact on the growth of the Canadian economy.
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