... Publishing Limited 2012 Canada Hours of work Stress Psychological contracts Workplace health management Psychological demands Decision latitude Distress Mental health Work time is the focal point of much policy debate as long work hours are considered a source of individual distress...

... to the literature by examining the notion that physical health may also be linked to feeling valued by the organization one works for. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2012 Canada Workplace health management Employees attitudes Occupational health and safety Perceived organizational support...

...Mirjana Vuksan; Allison Williams; Valorie Crooks Purpose Family friendly workplace policies (FFWPs) are designed to help employees co‐manage work and personal obligations. With the rising aging population and subsequent emphasis on informal caregiving in Canada, Canadian employees will have...

... the opposite also holds true. Occupational health and safety Workplace Root cause Safety culture Canada Injuries Cause and effect analysis Work is an important part of life for many of us. It not only provides the economic means of survival, but in many cases provides comradeship and gives...

... health practices and coping skills, biology and genetic endowment, health services, healthy childhood development, gender, and culture (Public Health Agency of Canada, 2008). Consistent with this understanding, Elgán and Fridlund (2009) noted that women tended to care for themselves using a variety...

..., Canada, who had experienced musculoskeletal lost‐time workplace injuries. Findings Multiple regression analyses indicate that certain workplace‐based strategies were associated with days on compensation, self‐reported days absent, and depressive symptoms, but not affective commitment. Further...

...Jason M. Slaunwhite; Steven M. Smith; Mark T. Fleming; Leandre R. Fabrigar Purpose The purpose of this research is to evaluate the impact of theory‐based poster messages on stair‐climbing behaviour in a work environment. The highest‐rated poster developed by the Public Health Agency of Canada's...

... and alcohol intake behavior of dual‐earner partners. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2009 Alcoholic drinks Workplace Violence Canada High alcohol intake in the workforce is a real concern that has been associated with absenteeism, work injuries, and high financial costs for industry...

... environment factors and individual difference variables as antecedents of WIF, along with its associated outcomes, is warranted. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2009 Family friendly organizations Individual psychology Business environment Canada The structure and dynamics of Canadian...

..., are major factors contributing to the increased risk that young workers experience. Social marketing is being widely used in Canada as a prevention approach, but research on its effectiveness is in its infancy. Originality/value The paper summarises recent research on young worker safety, highlighting...