Posted by Medavie Blue Cross on May 24, 2024
Note: This blog is based on an expert fireside chat held as part of Medavie Blue Cross’s annual conference, Benefits Together, in Halifax, Montreal and Toronto.
Posted by Medavie Blue Cross on May 24, 2024
Note: This blog is based on an expert fireside chat held as part of Medavie Blue Cross’s annual conference, Benefits Together, in Halifax, Montreal and Toronto.
In today’s always-on world, sleep deprivation is a common problem, with 1 in 4 people experiencing sleep difficulties, from restlessness and unsatisfying sleep to insomnia.* Lack of sleep can take a serious toll on our daytime energy, emotional balance and work performance. For employers, this means many of their employees are showing up for work but are not 100% ready and able to do their jobs effectively.
“We can run a sleep deficit for a bit, but when it’s prolonged, we’re going to see substantial and avoidable long-term health conditions.”
Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe, Psychology Instructor, Resiliency Expert
As an important public health issue that significantly impacts Canada’s workplaces, we believe sleep should be discussed more and taken seriously. Here are just a few reasons why employers should prioritize and promote better sleep, right along with other building blocks to good health like regular exercise and a balanced diet:
“Sleep is one of the most underrated things we can do to improve our health and wellbeing. It’s part of the human condition.”
Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe
Employers can become “sleep ambassadors” for their employees by following the expert advice of our Benefits Together guest speakers.
Medavie Blue Cross recognizes that sleep issues can stem from various factors such as chronic pain, mental illness, or menopause. To address these diverse needs, we have partnered with leading service providers to offer a wide range of sleep solutions. These solutions, many of which are included in our standard benefit plans, can be added by employers to meet the specific needs of their employees. Some of our solutions include:
Medavie Blue Cross recognizes that sleep issues can stem from various factors such as chronic pain, mental illness, or menopause. To address these diverse needs, we have partnered with leading service providers to offer a wide range of sleep solutions. These solutions, many of which are included in our standard benefit plans, can be added by employers to meet the specific needs of their employees. Some of our solutions include:
Contact your Medavie Blue Cross representative to learn more about our solutions and to discuss adding them to your plan to support employees’ sleep.
Sources:
*Anxiety Canada – Sleep Hygiene
**Canadian Sleep Society
***Menopause Foundation of Canada
Medavie Blue Cross is a premier all-in-one carrier that provides health, dental, travel, life and disability benefits and administers federal and provincial government-sponsored health programs. Together with Medavie Health Services, we are part of Medavie, a health solutions partner committed to improving the wellbeing of Canadians. We are in the...