M A N A G I N G M I N D S I N CBy Kara -Lee Burke We l lness Consu l tant , Yoga Ins t ruc to r, M indfu lness Coach

KARA-LEE BURKE Wellness Consultant Yoga Instructor & Therapist Experienced In

Business Operations & Project Management

Executive Support National Sales Management

& Training International Corporate

Communications Weight Loss Consulting Fitness Training

KARA-LEE BURKE Passionate About

Workplace Wellness Corporate Growth Mindfulness @ Work Lifestyle Coaching

Get Your TeamMotivated

Do & Feel Better

That is where Managing Minds comes in

WORKPLACE WELLNESSThe Benefits Adding to Your Bottom Line

T H E B E N E F I T S Why Incorporate We l lness P rograms

CORPORATE WELLNESS PROGRAMS: WHAT THEY WILL DO FOR YOU

Increase Productivity Assist in Mental Health & Stress Management

Used as a Preventative Health Measure Decrease Sick Days Increased Health Awareness & Disease Prevention

“Disease” stems from Dis – Ease in the body & mind Teaches employees to integrate healthy living in

everyday life Allows employee to develop & maintain healthy habits

Healthy + Happy Employees = Productive Employees

CORPORATE WELLNESS PROGRAMS: WHAT THEY WILL DO FOR YOU

INSPIRES employees to do BETTER for a company that CARES Creates a

Corporate Culture Reduced Turnover

Consider Joining the Top 100 Employers of Canada Wellness Programs Give

Your Human Resources the Competitive Edge

W H Y The Need fo r Workp lace We l lness P rograms

THE PROBLEM

Unproductive Employees Increased Absenteeism Increased Time Spent

Working: Office & Home Sedentary Lifestyles Increased Turnovers Increased Production Costs Unhappy Environment

WHILE REDUCING YOUR BOTTOM LINE!

THE PROBLEM Rising Employee Expenses are Directly &

Indirectly Related to: Excessive Multitasking, Unfocused Attention

& STRESSExpectation of 40+ Hours of Work Every WeekPOOR NUTRITIONSedentary LifestylePoor Work Life BalanceLACK of Education, Coaching, COMMUNICATIONSICKNESS Related to Stress, Preventable

Diseases, Smoking

TIME SPENT: THE AVERAGE CANADIANCalculations To Consider: There are: 365 days, 8760 hrs, & 52 weeks in a Year

The Average Canadian: 2 Weeks Vacation & 9 days of Statutory Holidays Per Year

52 weeks/year – 3.3 weeks vacation = 48.7 weeks/year working Sleeps 6.9 hrs/night (CBC Article)

365 x 6.9 = 2,518.5 hrs sleeping (29% of the year) Works 40hrs/week, 48.7 weeks/year

= 1,948 hours working (22% of the year) Commutes = 25.5 min/Trip = 51min-1HR (Stats Can.)

5 days/week x 48.7 weeks/yr = 243.5 days/hours/year commuting (3%) Spends 1 Hour Getting Ready for Work

See Equation Above = 234.5 Hrs/year Getting Ready to Work (3%)

Thus, > 1/2 of the Average Canadian’s Year, 57%, is Spent Sleeping and Working

THE PROBLEM: HEALTH TRENDSOver the last 20 years ...

HEALTH ISSUES & DISEASES ARE ON THE RISE

Between 1994 - 2005, according to Benefits Canada, the rates of Arterial Hypertension among Canadians increased by 77%,Diabetes by 45%,Obesity by 18%... affecting people of every ageHypertension rates among people aged 35 to 49 rose 127%

Since 2005, rates of the same diseases are steadily increasing, sometimes doubling

THE PROBLEM: HEALTH TRENDS

Wellergize states: 60% spend their entire workday seated, & 56%

are classified as “physically inactive”

THE HUMAN BODY WAS NOT DEIGNED

TO SIT ALL DAY LONG

36% are overweight & 23% are obese 66% report high stress on their jobs 21% are daily or regular smokers

THE PROBLEM: HEALTH TRENDS 2012 National Study:

Balancing Work & Care Giving in Canadaby Professors Linda Duxbury, Carleton University, & Christopher Higgins, University of Western Ontario:

Almost 2/3 of Canadians are working > 45 hours a week 50 % more than two decades ago

Work weeks are more rigid flex-time arrangements dropping by 1/3 in the past 10 years

Only 23% of working Canadians are highly satisfied with life. That’s 1/2 as many as in 1991

> 1/2 of the survey’s respondents took work home, averaging to 7 extra hrs/week of work

Nearly 2/3 spent more than 1 hr/day catching up on e-mails; 1/3 spent more than 1 hr/day off e-mailing for work

1/3 of participants are overloaded with work & family responsibilities resulting in lost sleep dramatically reducing energy levels

NO WONDER WE FEEL LIKE THIS

TIME SPENT: ADJUSTED Earlier We Calculated

Average Canadian Spends 57% of their week either sleeping, working, or getting ready to work

Now Let’s Include the Extra Hours Working & Emailing If the Average Canadian Spends 40 Hrs Working + Takes Home an Average

of 7 hours of Work + Does an Additional 2 HRS of Correspondence/Week We Can Say That, on Average, Canadians work 49 Hrs/Week

49 Hrs x 48.7 Weeks = 2,386.3 Hrs/Year Working Thus, Canadians Spend

27% Of The Year Actually Working 3% Getting Ready To Work 3% Commuting To Work = 33% Of Their Time On Work Related Activities + 29% Sleeping = 62% Of Their Time Accounted For

This is Just Your Average Canadian. Many Corporate Executives and Employees Work More than the Average

TO WORK OR NOT TO WORK: THINKING LIKE AN EMPLOYEE

Most people want to work Keeps them busy Contributing to something

Everyone wants to feel valued

So much of you life is spent at work, shouldn’t the place you spend most of your time contribute to, & care about, your Health & Wellness

Wouldn’t you want to work smarter for a company that is working harder for you?

It’s A Win Win Situation

C O S T B E N E F I T A N A LY S I S

2 0 1 1 / 2 0 1 2 S TAY I N G @ W O R K R E P O RT C A N A D A E X E C U T I V E S U M M A RY Towers & Watson

THE LINK BETWEEN HEALTH & CAPITAL

2011/2012 Survey by Towers & Watson

STRONG LINK BETWEEN highly effective Health & Productivity Strategies, & strong human Capital/Financial Results

High-Effect iveness Companies across North America Report Better Business Outcomes, including:

Market premiums are 18 percentage points higher than low-effectiveness companies

Industry adjusted average revenues per employee are 40% higher than low-effectiveness companies, a difference of $132,000 per employee

THE LINK BETWEEN HEALTH & CAPITAL

Successful Strategies Give H I G H E F F E C T I V E N E S S C O M PA N I E S More Significant Advantages:

Report Better Workforce Outcomes & Lower Productivity Costs:

A differential in annual health care costs > $550/employee giving a company with 20,000 Canada-based employees an $11 million annual cost

advantage over low effectiveness companies

Health care cost trends > 1% lower than trends experienced by other companies

Fewer lost days due to unplanned absences and disability

Reductions in some health risks for individual employees

Lower average turnover rates of 8% instead of 10.4%

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JOB STRESS ANALYSIS From the previous slide we can see that

From 2009 – 2011 STRESS INCREASED Mostly Due To:

Excessive Workload Lack of Work Life Balance Unclear Job Expectations Inadequate Staffing Availability After Work Hours Lack of Supervisor Support

Only Reduction = Fear About Job Loss

Therefore, We Know That The Market Has Mostly Stabilized & Fears Involving Job Security, Pay, & Benefits Are Minor

BUTDue To Policies Implemented During The Financial Crisis,

Employees Now Feel Overworked, Overstressed, & Unsupported

WHY THE TURNOVER?

TLNT, A Community Of HR, Reports:

74% Of Workers Are Passive Job Seekers, Ready To Bolt At The First Sign Of A New & Better Opportunity. Why?

Possibly For Higher Pay Flexible Work Hours

But... Probably Because They Feel They Will Be More Valued

In today’s competitive markets, Employers Must Find New Ways To Recruit & Retain The Exceptional talent.

Suggestion: Create A Corporate Culture promoting: Va l u e , H e a l t h , Po s i t i v i t y, & A c t i v i t y

THE PROBLEM: HEALTH TRENDS

The Global Business & Economic Round Table:

An estimate of 7.5 million Canadians Each & Every Year Suffer from depression, anxiety, substance abuse or another Mental Disorder

The Cost to the Canadian economy from workplace stress, depression & mental illness Is 35 Million Lost Workdays & an estimated $35 B i l l i on In Lost Product iv i ty Annual ly

IT’S JUST TOO MUCH TO HANDLE WITHOUT SUPPORT,

TOOLS, COMMUNICATION,

& TRAINING

WHY DO WE KEEP TALKING ABOUT STRESS?

STRESS: THE KILLER DISEASE PSYCHOLOGY TODAY

Stress - a reaction to stimulus that disturbs physical or mental equilibrium. It triggers the “fight-or-flight” response, causing adrenaline & cortisol to surge through the body.

Acute Stress Can Be Good Keeps us Active & Alert Gives us a COMPETITIVE EDGE in Business & Life

Chronic Stress Can Have Ser ious Detr imental Effects On Health

Important to learn how to control reactions to stressors & inhibit effects

STRESS: THE KILLER DISEASE PSYCHOLOGY TODAY

Hormones, Chemicals & How they Kill

Stress Hormones, adrenaline & cortisol, become Imbalanced causing chronic activation , Damaging Our Brains & Vasculature Systems

 Inflammatory cytokines - chemicals released by the immune system activating cells to attack invaders, such as viruses, pathogenic bacteria, or cancer

Immune System - over-activated leading to autoimmune disease

Modern Chronic Disease are associated with elevations in cytokines. These chemicals linger & are difficult to eradicate & treat

Linked to Harmful Behaviours (substance abuse, smoking,

overeating) in an attempt to numb stress effects, increasing cytokines

STRESS: THE KILLER DISEASE CORTISOL, THE MAIN INGREDIENT

C O RT I S O L – is a hormone released by the adrenal glands as part of the FIGHT-OR-FLIGHT mechanism

This mechanism is part of the ‘General Adaptation Syndrome’ defined in 1936 by Canadian biochemist Hans Selye of McGill University. In his publication, Nature, he defined 2 types of "stress":

E u s t r e s s ( g o o d s t r e s s ) D i s t r e s s ( b a d s t r e s s )

Both release cortisol. Once alarm in your brain sends the signal, your adrenal glands release

cortisol & your body becomes mobilized, ready for action But there Has To Be A Physical Release, either fight or

flight. OTHERWISE, CORTISOL LEVELS BUILD UP in the blood wreaking havoc on your Mind & Body.

Psycolgy Today Cortisol: Why “The Stress Hormone” Is Public Enemy No. 1

STRESS: THE KILLER DISEASE CORTISOL’S NEGATIVE EFFECTS

Decreases Immunity Cortisol is a corticosteroid, like prednisone, cortisone, &

beclomethasone. It inhibits the actions of white blood cells. Leading to increased susceptibility to infections & stretches of

time without colds because of the weakened immune system Breaks Down Muscle, Bone, & Connective

Tissue In Order To Increase Blood Sugar For The Brain Because It Is A Gluconeogenic Hormone. Gluconeogenesis - a process that creates sugar from existing

tissue. Inhibits Thyroid Hormone Activation & Thus

Creates A Form Of Hypothyroidism The thyroid gland makes 2 major hormones; thyroxine (T4) and

triiodothyroine (T3). It predominantly makes T4, which is actually an in-active hormone. T4 is carried in the bloodstream & eventually hits a receptor on or in a cell & becomes activated, to a T3.

STRESS: THE KILLER DISEASE CORTISOL’S NEGATIVE EFFECTS

Increases Abdominal Fat Deposition High levels of cortisol cause the body to lay down adipose tissue in the

abdomen, upper back/neck. & is almost impossible to lose without addressing stress.

Especially in

Women

THE STRESS PANDEMIC PSYCHOLOGY TODAY

Only When Symptoms Arise Do We Recognize Stress As The Culprit

Stress Can Lead To:

Mental Disorders: Eating, Anxiety, Bi Polar, Breakdowns, Depression Heart Disease/Cardiac Arrest/Stroke Insomnia Increased Blood Pressure Diabetes Suppressed Immune System, Autoimmune Diseases Impaired Fertility Accelerated Aging Chronic Headaches Weight Gain Weight Loss

THE STRESS PANDEMIC PSYCHOLOGY TODAY The WHO reports,

Based on estimates in 2008, that Lifestyle Diseases Now Account For 63 % Of Global Deaths

The National Institute of Mental Health has estimated that 26.2 % Of Americans, 18 +, Suffer From a Diagnosable Mental Disorder in any given year

Given these statistics, it is PARAMOUNT for us TO RECOGNIZE & VALUE the increasing importance of MIND/BODY Wellness.

Prevention Is Preferable To Recovery

WELLNESS PROGRAMS: IN TRANSITION

GO FROM THIS T O T H I S

T O T H I S

L E I S U R E Let ’ s Ta lk About I t

LEISURE: A DEFINITION Alison Link, owner & consultant of Leisure Link, said, in her interview with the New York Times in 2008:

“Leisure has many different definitions — some involving time, some relating to an activity being done, some relating to state of mind....

Leisure can happen when we are in various states: artistic or creative, physical, intellectual, social, spiritual, learning new things, volunteering, active... One can be emotionally

connected and engaged or not. And we can even have leisure at work and be more productive, healthy and creative.”

PERSONAL TIME & DEVELOPMENT Aiding Employees in Establishing Satisfaction in Leisure Activities, & Achieving a Good Work Life Balance, Can Increase:

Enjoyment of Work Job Satisfaction, Health Productivity Quality of Work Accomplished Confidence on the Job Loyalty

IMPORTANCE OF LEISURE TIME

Not To Mention:

Healthier Workers Spend More Time On The Job Are Happier & More Productive

Leisure Time Can:

De-stress the Frazzled Refocus the Unfocused Lead to Improved Quality of Life Reduce Health Care Costs Reduce Turnover

S O LU T I O N S What We l lness P rograms Can Ach ieve

SOLUTIONS: THE STATISTICS

Corporate Wellness Magazine stated: For Every $1 Invested In

Employee Wellness Programs, Companies Save Roughly $4

In Reduced Sick Days, Higher Productivity, Decreased Overall Health Costs

According to Canadian consulting firm, Working Well: An Average ROI For An

Employee Wellness Program Is $3.40 For Every $1 Spent

MONEY IN

THE BANK

SOLUTIONS: THE STATISTICS

University of Michigan conducted a study in 2007 of more than 200,000 employees Given That Leading Causes Of Illnesses

Are Mostly Preventable 61% of employees have 2 or less health risks, 28%

have a moderate risk (3 - 4 risk factors), only 11% have an elevated risk (5 + health risk factors)

The study determined that Reducing Health Risk Factors Could Save An

Employer US$354 per Employee per Year

SAVINGS ADD UP QUICKLY

SOLUTIONS: THE STATISTICS

SHRM Foundation reported, “more than 75% of High-Performing Companies Regularly Measure Health & Wellness as a Viable Component to their overall Risk Management strategy.”

Going Back To The 2011/2012 At Work Survey Conducted By Towers and Watson: 83% of companies have already revamped, or expect to

revamp, their health care strategy within the next two years, up from 59% in 2009, &

More employers (66%) plan to offer incentives for employees to complete a health risk appraisal, up from 61% in 2009, &

56% of employers now offer health coaches, 26% now offer on-site health centres

SOLUTIONS: THE STATISTICS The Public Health Agency of Canada Reported 

CANADA LIFE in Toronto, after Implementing a Physical Activity Program, improved productivity, reduced turnover & insurance costs while

Achieving a ROI of $6.85 per Corporate Dollar Invested

Study Completed By U.S. Centers For Disease Control Found: comprehensive health programs that focus on lifestyle behaviour

change yield a $3 - $6 ROI for each dollar invested Medisys Health Group Reports:

out of the Top 100 Employers in Canada, 77 have a structured wellness program. Those who track results generally find their expectations are met, or exceeded

SOLUTIONS: THE STATISTICS

What Are Managers & HR Directors Of These Top 100 Companies Saying?

Benefits Include: Decreases in insurance costs & absenteeism, More presentable staff, Improved turnover rates, Increases in productivity and recruitment, Improved creativity & overall motivation of

the workforce.

VALUE ADDEDSUCCESS STORIES

More Than Just a Job: These Companies Proved Wellness Programs Work

G O O G L E - World Renowned Creative Workspace Mogul: Creates a corporate culture where their

people are valued & appreciated Work facilities have fitness facilities,

healthy food options, health & fitness classes every day

VALUE ADDEDSUCCESS STORIES

Williamson Group, Brantford, ON Pays entry fee for Brantford

Classic 10 & 5k run for employees & families

Sponsors a walk campaign at the office

Introduced fibre Fridays Health Risk Assessment:

measuring cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar & BMI. Those at risk are measured 60

days later. Initially, 32 % of employees had at-risk cholesterol levels, which dropped by 11 % at the follow-up, 60 days later

CANADIAN COMPANIES WITH SUCCESSFUL WELLNESS

PROGRAMS “A Canada–United States Comparative Analysis of Workplace Wellness

Programs: The New Frontier of Human Resource Management and Law Reform”

By: Professor Joseph Weiler and Arun Mohan www.davis.ca Davis LLP

1. Pazmac Enterprises Ltd., 2. Rideau Construction Inc., 3. Petro-Canada Burrard Products Terminal, 4. City of Regina Transit Department, 5. QLT Inc., 6. Vancouver International Airport Authority, 7. Vancouver Shipyards, 8. Irving Paper Ltd., 9. Seven Oaks General Hospital, 10. Moose Jaw-Thunder Creek Health District, 11. American Express Canada Inc., and, 12. Dofasco Inc.

DAVIS LLP – ANALYSIS RESULTS Regina’s Transit Department - Reduction in “time loss

days”, relating to WC injuries, From 597 days in 1992 to 337 days in 2000, saving them approx. $500,000 over the 8 years of this sample.

1998 - 2001, Vancouver Shipyards had an 85% reduction in the number of disability claims. Workplace injury claims Costs fell from $2.2 million - $500,000 per year over that period

Moose Jaw-Thunder Creek Health District experienced a 60% reduction in sick day from1997 - 2000, & A 5% reduction in workplace accident frequency from 1997 - 2001.

Irving Paper - 50% reduction in the number of grievances (1992 and 2000), & the number of grievance arbitrations fell from 3 to 1 per year. Management estimated that the Cumulative savings amounted to over $250,000 from 1994 - 2000

DAVIS LLP – ANALYSIS RESULTS Employee Absenteeism Became Non-existent at Pazmac

Enterprises

Between 1993 and 1996, Petro Canada-Burrard Products Terminal saw a total of 6 grievances filed by union members. However, None Were Filed From 1996 (The Year Of The Program’s Implementation) To September 2001.

American Express Canada conducts an annual workplace survey to gauge employee satisfaction with the company. 69% of employees at the company answered

favourably to the question, “I feel valued as an employee,” while the Canadian industry average was only 56%. The survey also

WE COULD GO ON AND ON AND ON

S U P E R V I S O R S U P P O RTAnd Communica t ion

THE RIGHT APPROACH Compassion & Care are

Key The aim is not to force, guilt, scream, or

yell

Encourage Your Employees Lead By Example

ParticipateCommunicateFollow Up Conduct Surveys Ensure You Develop The Right

Wellness Programs That Suit Your Needs

Be The LEADER You Would Want To Have

THE RIGHT APPROACH Running A Company Is Like Solving A Puzzle,

There Are Many Tiny Pieces That Fit Together To Create A Story Board.

Employees Are Key Pieces To Completing The Story;

If They Are Valued, Honed, And Treated Right They’ll Always Fit.

T Y P E S O F W E L L N E SS P R O G R A M S

WHAT MANAGING MINDS WILL DO FOR YOU

MANAGING MINDSMISSION:

By Assisting To Create A Corporate Culture, We Will Establish A Happier, Healthier,

& More ProductiveWorkforce

GOAL:

Enabling You To Reach Your LIMITLESS Potential

Through...

YOGA BASED PROGRAMS

Meditation & Focus Sessions Nutrition Seminars,

Assessments, & Coaching Uniquely Designed Yoga:

Hatha, Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Yin, Desk

Stress Management Workshops, Assessments, & Coaching

Karma Yoga Workshops & Programs: Doing Something Nice for Your Colleagues

TEAM BUILDING PROGRAMS Partner Yoga, Acrobatic

Yoga Team Activity Classes

such as relay, catch and toss, designing nutritional programs for the office

Laughter Yoga Health & Fitness

Challenges Facilitate Inter

Department Collaborative Meetings

HEALTH & NUTRITION PROGRAMS Nutrition Assessments,

Classes, & Workshops Ayurvedic Guidance:

Individual Assessments

Food Diary Analysis & Suggestions

Healthy Food Coaching & Seminars

Sustainable Food Workshops

CORPORATE CONSULTING ON HEALTH & WELLNESS

I Will Help You Design A WELLNESS APPROACH That Is Right For Your Office

Conduct Employee Surveys & Analyze Results Give Suggestions Based on Your Needs Brain Storm with Your HR Department Manage the Implementation of the Programs Conduct Workshops, Classes, & Seminars Manage Follow Ups

The Possibilities Are Endless. Your Potential is L I M I T L E S S

CONTACT MANAGING MINDS TODAY

Kara-Lee Burke

Email:karalee@managingminds.ca

Web: www.managingminds.ca

Toronto, ON, Canada

Phone: (416) 889-4834