2026 Chronic Disease at Work: A look at Symcor’s prevention-focused new chronic disease management program
In the 30 years since Symcor’s inception, it has brought in many employees with diverse ages, backgrounds, cultures and experiences.
“We want to make sure that, with a workforce as diverse as ours, to have programs that are inclusive, meaningful, relevant and supportive,” said Rachel Wong, the organization’s vice-president of total rewards and human resources technology, during a session at Benefits Canada’s 2026 Chronic Disease at Work conference.
Over the past five years, Symcor has intentionally evolved its wellness program to adopt a more holistic approach to well-being, with employee feedback its biggest driver, she said.
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Some of the initiatives include: increasing maximums for paramedical services,........
