Managing Minds in Toronto, ON offers a unique consulting approach to Corporate Wellness through Yoga inspired programs and communication. Here, you'll find statistics on why Wellness Programs increase productivity and why you should incorporate them into your Corporate Culture.

1. C o r p o ra t e We l l n e s s

2. Managing Minds Inc
Your Partner in
Health & Wellness

3. Brought to You By
KARA-LEE BURKE

4. Managing Minds Inc.
• OFFERS:
o Workplace Wellness
o Mindfulness at Work
o Lifestyle Coaching
Motivate,
Move,
&
Feel Better

5. Kara-Lee Burke
• Wellness Consultant
• Yoga Instructor &
Therapist
• Experienced:
o Business operations &
project manager
o Executive support
o National sales manager &
trainer
o International communicator
o Weight loss consultant
o Fitness trainer

6. Workplace Wellness
Value Added Benefits

7. Increased Productivity
Assist in Mental Health
& Stress Management

8. Prevent Health Issues
Decrease Sick Days
Increased Health
Awareness & Habits
Disease Prevention

9. Increased Joy of Work
Create a Corporate Culture
Putting Employees First
Redistribution of Social Wealth
Reduce Turnover

10. Enhances Communication & Cooperation

11. Healthy +
Happy Employees
= Employees Working Smarter
For the Dollar

12. INSPIRED employees
do BETTER
for a COMPANY
that CARES

13. Join the Top
100 Employers of Canada
Wellness Programs
Give Your HR the Competitive Edge

14. WHY
IS A WELLNESS PROGRAM
RIGHT FOR YOU?

15. You May Be Experiencing...

16. • Unproductive Employees
• Increased Absenteeism
• Increased Time Spent
Working: Office & Home
• Sedentary Lifestyles
• Increased Turnovers
• Increased Production
Costs
• Unhappy Environment
Inhibiting
Po t e n t i a l G ro w t h

17. Rising Employee Expenses
Are Directly & Indirectly
Caused By...

18. SICKNESS
Related to
Stress, PREVENTABLE
DISEASES, Smoking

19. Excessive
Multitasking, Unfocused
Attention, STRESS

20. EXPECTATION OF 40+ HOURS
of Work Every Week
Poor Work Life Balance

21. POOR NUTRITION
& Sedentary Lifestyle

22. LACK of
Education, Coaching, &
COMMUNICATION

23. Let’s Look at
Statistics

24. 62%
Of The Average Canadian’s Year
is Spent Sleeping & Working

25. HEALTH ISSUES & DISEASES
ARE ON THE RISE
Between 1994 & 2005 the rates of:
• Arterial Hypertension increased
by 77%
• Diabetes by 45%
• Obesity by 18%...
...affecting people of EVERY age
Benefits Canada

26. Hypertension rates among
people aged 35 to 49
rose 127%
Benefits Canada

27. Health Trends
Wellergize States:
• 60% Of People 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

28. No Wonder We Feel Like This

29. Think Like an Employee
Most want to work
Everyone WANTS TO FEEL
VALUED
So Much Of Life Is Spent At
Work, The Place You Spend
Most Of Your Time Should
Contribute To Your Health
WORK SMARTER for a company
That works harder for you
It’s a WIN WIN
Situation

30. COST
BENEFIT
A N A LY S I S

31. Examining the
2011/2012
Staying @ Work Report
Canada
Executive Summary
Towers & Watson...

32. Link Between Health & Capital Towers & Watson
Highly Effective Health &
Productivity Strategies
SIGNIFICANTLY
Affect Human Capital
& Financial Results

33. ...Also, these companies report
Better Business Outcomes
i n cl u d i n g :
Market premiums
18 Percentage Points Higher
than low-effectiveness companies

34. Link Between Health & Capital Towers & Watson
Successful Strategies’ Significant Advantages
• Lower productivity costs
• Differential in annual health care
costs $550+ per employee
• Fewer lost days
• Reductions in some health risks
• Lower average turnover rates of
8:10.4

35. 18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
Health & Production Costs (%) in
Canada in 2011
Health & Production Costs (%) in
Canada in 2009
Towers & Watson

36. -20
Sources of Stress 2009 (%)
Sources of Stress 2011 (%)
0
Towers & Watson
Lack of Technology/Tools
Lack of Supervisor Support
Low Pay
Fears About Benefit…
Fears About Job Loss
Unclear Job Expectations
Availability Nonworking…
Inadequate Staffing
Lack Work/Life Balance
% Point Change
Excessive Workload
100
80
60
40
20

37. Job Stress, Chart Analysis
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Excessive workload
Lack of work life balance
Unclear job expectations
Inadequate staffing
Availability after work hours
Lack of supervisor support
Towers & Watson
From 2009 – 2011
STRESS INCREASED Mostly Due To:

38. Only Reduction:
Fear About Job Loss
Fears Involving Job Security,
Pay,& Benefits Are Minor

39. BUT...

40. Due To Policies
Implemented During
The Financial Crisis,
Employees Now Feel
Overworked, Overstressed,
& Unsupported

41. 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
• Possibly For Higher Pay
• Flexible Work Hours
But...
• Probably Because They Feel They Will Be
More Valued

42. Turnover...
In today’s competitive markets,
Employers MUST Find New Ways To Recruit
&
RETAIN The Exceptional talent.

43. Suggestion,
Create A Corporate
Culture Promoting:
Value, Health,
Positivity, & Activity

44. Stress & Depression

45. The Global Business & Economic Round Table:
An Estimate 7.5 Million Canadians
Each & Every Year Suffer from:
depression, anxiety, substance abuse or
another Mental Disorder
Cost To The Canadian Economy, annually,
from workplace stress, depression & mental
illness Is 35 Million Lost Workdays
& an estimated
$35 Billion In Lost Productivity

46. It’s Just Too Much to Handle
Without Support,
Tools,
Communication,
& Training

47. Why Do We Keep
Talking About Stress?

48. Stress: The Killer Disease
psychology Today
Stress - a reaction to stimulus that disturbs
physical or mental equilibrium. It triggers the “fightor-flight” response, causing adrenaline & cortisol to
surge through the body.
Acute Stress Can Be Good
• Keeps us Active & Alert
• Gives a COMPETITIVE EDGE in
Business & Life

49. However...

50. Chronic Stress
Can Have Seriously Detrimental
Ef fects On Health

51. It’s Important To Learn
How To Control Reactions
To Stressors
& Inhibit Their Effects

52. 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
also...
Inflammatory Cytokines are produced
& invade the body
(Cytokines - chemicals released by the immune system
activating cells to attack invaders, such as viruses,
pathogenic bacteria, or cancer)

53. Cytokines...
Immune System
becomes over-activated, leading to
autoimmune disease
Modern Chronic Disease
are associated with elevations in
Cytokines. These chemicals linger
& are difficult to eradicate & treat
Harmful Behaviours,
such as substance abuse, smoking,
& overeating, are used in an
attempt to numb stress effects,
increasing cytokines

54. CORTISOL – “Fight-or-Flight”
(part of General Adaptation
Syndrome), is a hormone
released by the adrenal glands
Psycology Today Cortisol: Why “The Stress Hormone” Is Public Enemy No. 1

55. brain sends signal,
adrenal glands
release cortisol,
body mobilized
Ready for Action
But
There HAS to be
a physical
release

56. OR ELSE...

57. Cortisol Builds Up in Your Blood
Wreaking Havoc On Your Mind & Body

58. Negative Effects of Cortisol
Decreases Immunity
• Cortisol is a corticosteroid. Like prednisone & cortisone, it
inhibits the actions of white blood cells
• Leads to increased susceptibility to infections
Breaks Down Muscle, Bone, & Connective
Tissue to Increase Blood Sugar For The Brain
• It is a Gluconeogenic Hormone that creates sugar from
existing tissue
Inhibits Thyroid Hormone Activation Creating
A Form Of Hypothyroidism

59. Negative Effects of Cortisol
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.

60. Only When Symptoms Arise
Do We Recognize Stress
As The Culprit

61. The Stress Pandemic Psychology Today
S t r e s s C a n L e a d 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

62. Help Me!!!
I can’t stop
this
feeling, dee
p inside of
me...

63. Many People Don’t Know How
To Ask for Help
Or
Feel Ashamed
And Are
Suffering in Silence

64. The WHO reports (based on 2008 estimates),
Lifestyle Diseases
Now Account For 63 % Of Global Deaths
The National
Institute of Mental Health estimates,
26.2 % Of Americans, 18 +,
Suffer from Diagnosable Mental Disorder

65. Given these statistics,
It is Paramount to Recognize & Value The
Increasing Importance of
MIND/BODY WELLNESS
Prevention Is Preferable
To Recovery

66. Wellness Programs
in Transition
Basically, this is what Wellness
Programs will do...

67. GO FROM THIS
TO THIS

68. To T h i s

69. Pretty Awesome,
Right?

71. L e i s u re
Let ’s Talk About It

72. Aiding Employees Leisure Activity
Development & Achieving a Good
Work Life Balance can
Increase:
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Enjoyment of Work
Job Satisfaction
Health
Productivity
Quality of Work Accomplished
Confidence on the Job
Loyalty

73. Not To Mention...
Happier,
More Relaxed Employees
Spend More Time
On The Job

74. Really?

75. Yes!
In fact...

76. Leisure Time Can:
De-stress the Frazzled
Refocus the Unfocused
Lead to Improved Quality of Life
Reduce Health Care Costs
Reduce Turnover

77. Results
What Are They Saying?

78. Corporate Wellness
Magazine:
• For Every $1 Invested
in Employee Wellness
Programs...
Companies Save
Roughly $4 In
Reduced Sick
Days, Higher
Productivity, Decreas
ed Overall Health
Costs

79. Canadian Consulting Firm,
Working Well, stated that:
An Average ROI for an Employee
Wellness Program is $3.40 per $1
Spent

80. SHRM Foundation reported,
“more than 75% of high-performing
companies regularly measure health
& wellness as a viable component to
their overall risk management
strategy.”

81. 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

82. Medisys Health Group reports:
Out of the Top 100 Employers in Canada,
77 have a structured
Wellness Programs
Those who track results generally find
their expectations are met, or exceeded.

83. Here’s What HR Directors
Of These Top 100 Companies Say?
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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.

84. More Than Just a Job
Companies Proving
Wellness Programs Work

85. Google
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

86. Williamson Group
Brantford, ON
• Pays employee entry
fee for local 10 & 5k run
• Sponsors a walk
campaign at the
office
• Introduced “Fibre
Fridays”
• Health Risk
Assessments
Available measuring
cholesterol, blood
pressure, blood sugar
& BMI.

87. Other Canadian Companies
with Successful Wellness Programs
Research Conducted by 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.

88. Davis LLP – Some 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
• 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
• Employee Absenteeism Became Non-existent
at Pazmac Enterprises

89. We Could Go On and On
And On...

90. Supervisor Support
Success Won’ t Be
Achieved Without You

91. The Right Approach
Compassion & Care
are Key
Encourage Your Employees
• Lead By Example
o Participate
• Communicate
• Follow Up
• Conduct Surveys
• Develop The Right Wellness
Program That Suits Your Needs

92. Be The LEADER You Would Want To Have

93. 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.

94. Completing the Puzzle
What To Do
Now That You Know All of This

95. Contact
Managing
Minds
of course!

96. Here’s What Managing Minds
WILL Do for You

97. MISSION:
By Assisting to Create a Corporate Culture,
We Will Establish a Happier, Healthier,
& More Productive
Workforce
GOAL:
Enabling You To Reach
Your LIMITLESS Potential

98. Through...

99. Yoga Based Programs
• Meditation & Focus Sessions
• Nutrition
Seminars, Assessments, &
Coaching
• Uniquely Designed Yoga:
Hatha, Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Yin,
Desk
• Stress Management
Workshops, Assessments, &
Coaching
• Lifestyle Coaching

100. Team Building Programs
Partner Yoga, Acrobatic Yoga
Team Activity Classes
Laughter Yoga
Health & Fitness
Challenges
• Facilitate Inter
Department Collaborative
Meetings
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101. Health & Nutrition Programs
• Nutrition
Assessments, Classes, &
Workshops
• Ayurvedic Guidance:
Individual Assessments
• Food Diary Analysis &
Suggestions
• Healthy Food Coaching &
Seminars
• Sustainable Food
Workshops

102. Corporate
Health & Wellness Consulting
I Will Help You
DESIGN A WELLNESS APPROACH
That Is Right For Your Office
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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

103. Contact Managing Minds TODAY
Kara-Lee Burke
Email:
karalee@managingminds.ca
Web:
www.managingminds.ca
Toronto, ON, Canada
Phone:
(416) 889-4834