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Description
In this session we will discuss the following topics:
- Connecting the dots between employee health, engagement and productivity
- The impact of chronic disease
- Mental health in the workplace
- Best practice steps in rolling out a wellness strategy
- Trends in Wellness – “the digital revolution”
About Cowan Insurance
Cowan Insurance Group is a prominent independent Canadian insurance brokerage and consulting operation providing insurance and risk management to businesses, organizations and individuals. Partnering with national and international insurance companies, we advise and create retirement, group benefits, disability management and international benefits programs for employee groups, and offer wealth and asset management and financial and succession planning services to individuals. cowangroup.ca
About the Speaker – Lianne Clarke, VP Wellness & Disability Solutions
As Practice Lead, Vice President Wellness & Disability Solutions, Lianne is accountable for the strategic priorities, initiatives, and growth of our Return to Health® wellness and disability practice, providing leadership and guidance to teams at multiple office locations. Joining Cowan in 2015 as a senior benefits consultant, Lianne’s devotion and compassion towards clients’ needs has made her an exceptional mentor to her colleagues and contributed significantly to the success of our wellness and disability practice.
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