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How BlackBerry’s wellness and spirituality rooms encourage employees to take a break - Article by Benefits Canada

See what Dr. Lisa Belanger has to say about companies introducing wellness and spirituality rooms into the office.

"..in order to get an effective break, you actually have to, ideally, remove yourself from where you are. So even if it’s five or 10 minutes, you’ll get a more effective break by removing yourself and going into a different environment."

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How BlackBerry’s wellness and spirituality rooms encourage employees to take a break | Benefits Canada.com Ten years ago, while BlackBerry Ltd. was moving from its head office near the University of Waterloo campus to a complex of three office buildings in the city, it took the opportunity to use feedback from employees to influence how it built its new space. A wellness room and a spirituality room were...

Day 7! Secret Santa, it is the worst.

Often with good intentions of saving money or having fun, Secret Santa can be the worst! Add an office setting, people you don’t know well, budgets, it can be such an unnecessary stressor.

Start with not buying anything wasteful. Novelty gifts are a thing of the past.

We’ve got some ideas for you!
- Give the gift of culture - check out local experiences
- Capture the moment - what about a mini photography session
- The essentials - what is something your person uses daily?
- Relaxation - something everyone could use at the moment

If you are signed up for the advent, check your email for a full explanation and more gift ideas!

If you weren’t able to sign up in time, we will be releasing a digital copy of the 12 Days after the advent so keep a look out for that!

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Day 6! Conscious Connections

This holiday season could be the first time for many of you who are attending office gatherings. Maybe even one of the first times meeting co-workers or seeing people in a long time.

This is an opportunity for meaningful connection which we know is so good for your physical and mental health. There are some things we can do to bring people in, make them feel welcome and celebrate.

Before the party starts, be intentional about the invitations. Request any food allergies/preferences and give them a good idea of what they are getting into (dress, venue, expectations).

If you are signed up for the advent, check your email for 4 more tips and a free resource!

If you weren’t able to sign up in time, we will be releasing a digital copy of the 12 Days after the advent so keep a look out for that!

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