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7 September 2010
CBC TV News: Nora Spinks, president of Work-Life Harmony Enterprises describes how happy, relaxed employees that feel valued and respected are more committed and engaged, more creative and innovative and more productive. Read More...
7 July 2010
Nora Spinks, president of Work-Life Harmony, discusses caregiving in the context of global demographic and societal change at the 5th International Carers Conference in Leeds, U.K. Read More...
8 June 2010
Leadership coach describes the inspiration she received from Nora Spinks and Work-Life Harmony's work-life continuum - moving from the beginning 'struggle' through the various stages to harmony. Read More...
31 March 2010
Nora Spinks, president of Work-Life Harmony, says maternity leave top-up benefits help in recruiting employees as well as retaining them. Read More...
19 March 2010
Nora Spinks, president of Work-Life Harmony, says "customization" - the opportunity to adjust work without sacrificing job and career advancement - is the emerging principle to support family caregivers. Read More...
15 March 2010
Authors Nora Spinks & Sue Pridham offer insights into engaging multiple generations in your workplace wellness program. Read More...
9 February 2010
Nora Spinks, president of Work Life Harmony, has released a new workshop that focuses on assisting individuals and organizations to create positive work environments that engage, energize and foster innovation. Read More...
27 January 2010
Nora Spinks, president of Work-Life Harmony, announces major initiatives for 2010. Read More...
20 January 2010
Nora Spinks, President Work-Life Harmony,discusses the keys to remaining a successful executive: how to manage the pace of life required for success. Read More...
18 November 2009
Nora Spinks, president of Work-Life Harmony, is widely recognized for her entertaining, informative and thought-provoking sessions. See her at the Brickenden: Access to Success conference on December 8, 2009.
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29 October 2009
Nora Spinks, President, Work-Life Harmony discusses simple measures workplace parties can take to reduce stress, and different wellness programs that have proven successful. Read More...
1 September 2009
Nora Spinks, President, Work-Life Harmony Enterprises, presents Technology and the Work-Life Balance: The Electronic Leash with Richard Fadden, Deputy-Minister, Citizenship and Immigration Canada. Read More...
31 August 2009
Nora Spinks, president of Work-Life Harmony Enterprises, said an economic downturn always has an impact on how people view the balance between their professional and personal lives. Read More...
19 August 2009
Nora Spinks, president of Work-Life Harmony, says the worst thing employees can do is stay silent out of fear they'll be identified as a complainer or be laid off. Read More...
17 July 2009
In her session at Health and Safety Canada 2009, Nora Spinks, president of Work-Life Harmony, said workplace survivors need to maintain perspective and a positive attitude. Read More...
19 June 2009
Watch a video clip from a presentation by Nora Spinks, president of Work-Life Harmony, on the concepts of Generational Diversity in the Workplace. Read More...
16 May 2009
Job sharing and other flexible work arrangements can facilitate work transitions such as a return from leave or phased retirement says Nora Spinks, president of Work Life Harmony. Read More...
6 May 2009
Nora Spinks, president of Work-Life Harmony, quoted in the Globe and Mail, offers employees advice to help safeguard their jobs while on leave. Read More...
5 May 2009
Nora Spinks, president of Work Life Harmony, describes the sources of generational conflict in the workplace to CBC Radio One's parenting columnist Karen Horsman. Read More...
20 April 2009
At Health and Safety Canada 2009, Nora Spinks, president of Work-Life Harmony, explains how leading organizations tackle the issue of workload to maximize individual and organizational resiliency. Read More...
20 April 2009
Nora Spinks, president of Work-Life Harmony, quoted in The Toronto Star, praises U.S. First Lady Michele Obama for highlighting the challenges families face in juggling work and family. Read More...
3 November 2008
Nora Spinks, President Work-Life Harmony, discusses the challenges organizations and their employees face as they address the need for back-up childcare and eldercare services. Read More...
1 November 2008
Nora Spinks, president of Work-Life Harmony, discusses the challenges parents face with school-aged children. Read More...
31 October 2008
At a meeting of EAP professionals, Nora Spinks, president of Work-Life Harmony, described trailing boomers as "overworked, overlooked, overwhelmed and overloaded." Read More...
30 October 2008
Nora Spinks, president of Work-Life Harmony, discusses the factors that influence employees' decision making and under what circumstances they should take time off work. Read More...
25 October 2008
Until we can teleport, being organized and productive is your best bet. Nora Spinks, president of Work-Life Harmony, shares tips for business travelers. Read More...
16 October 2008
Mompreneurs - mothers who are also entrepreneurs - are on the rise in Canada explains Nora Spinks, president of Work-Life Harmony. Read More...
22 May 2008
The leave or languish syndrome is a sign the traditional career model is well past its prime. Nora Spinks describes how to create flexible work environments. Read More...
10 January 2008
Social supports essential to balancing of roles: Contrary to popular thinking, a hectic life is a healthy one if supports are in place. Read More...
6 November 2007
Nora Spinks, president of Work-Life Harmony, offers expert tips on how to increase time with family by setting clear limits at work. Read More...
5 November 2007
Customized work arrangements help employees maximize their contribution to a workplace says Nora Spinks, president of Work-Life Harmony. Read More...
12 October 2007
Nora Spinks, President Work-Life Harmony, says working Canadians are learning to "turn it off". Read More...
13 June 2007
Nora Spinks, President Work-Life Harmony, suggests having family members accompany employees on business trips can help blend work and family. Read More...
7 May 2007
Nora Spinks, President Work-Life Harmony, describes work-life balance as a two-way dance. Read More...
5 September 2006
Nora Spinks, President Work-Life Harmony, is chosen to facilitate and draft the report for Ministerial Advisory Committee on the Childcare Spaces Initiative. Read More...
27 January 2006
Nora Spinks, president of Work-Life Harmony, offers advice on how to deal more effectively with factors outside of our control. Read More...
16 January 2006
Employers are approaching work-life quality comprehensively, equitably and strategically says Nora Spinks, president of Work-Life Harmony. Read More...
20 December 2005
It is likely that the child-care system in Quebec is being viewed as the template for a national childcare plan predicts Nora Spinks, president of Work-Life Harmony. Read More...
22 August 2005
Unions and workers resist the CBC's introduction of contract and part-time staff. Nora Spinks, president of Work-Life Harmony, discusses the relative merits of flexible work arrangements. Read More...
15 August 2005
Job security for those taking sabaticals, removal of the distinction between full- and part-time employees are all potential changes says Nora Spinks, president of Work-Life Harmony. Read More...
3 December 2004
Nora Spinks, president of Work-Life Harmony says tweens are a large but often forgotten group - students in middle years need care after school. Read More...
25 October 2004
Nora Spinks, president of Work-Life Harmony, offers advice for desperate Moms and Dads juggling work and school-age kids. Read More...
25 October 2004
One in 10 Canadians aged 45 to 64 juggle tasks of taking care of children and elderly parents. Nora Spinks provides advice for employers on how to be supportive. Read More...
3 September 2004
Parents need more flexibility around hours according to work/life consultant Nora Spinks, president of Work-Life Harmony. Read More...
20 August 2004
Expectant mothers should help smooth the transition for the person who is replacing them on the job says Nora Spinks, president of Work-Life Harmony. Read More...
9 February 2004
Nora Spinks, president of Work-Life Harmony, questions why some provinces are slow to adopt new benefit. Read More...
17 November 2003
Nora Spinks, president of Work-Life Harmony, predicts demand for emergency day care programs will grow. Read More...
13 November 2003
Family-friendly work environments allow employees to fulfill their responsibilities at home and at work without fear, guilt or anxiety says Nora Spinks, president of Work-Life Harmony. Read More...
25 October 2003
Nora Spinks, president of Work-Life Harmony, describes the merits of backup childcare services.
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13 October 2003
Nora Spinks, president of Work-Life Harmony, speaks at a childcare symposium designed to link diverse stakeholder groups. Read More...
31 July 2003
Nora Spinks, president of Work-Life Harmony, offers practical advice for home-based workers to maximize productivity. The key is finding the right balance between job and home. Read More...
8 February 2003
Predictions about the future workplace fizzle in the face of turn-of-the-century reality. Nora Spinks, president of Work-Life Harmony, advises that innovative solutions to work-life challenges are not easy to find. Read More...
2 December 2002
Legal benefits can help relieve stress associated with divorce or a death in the family says Nora Spinks, president of Work-Life Harmony. Read More...
10 November 2002
Significant numbers of employees seek help from their Employee Assistance Program for dependent care issues. Nora Spinks, president of Work-Life Harmony, comments on the growing need for eldercare services. Read More...
21 April 2002
Statistics Canada reports 33% of workers say they are workaholics. Nora Spinks says that workers must begin to look at taking time off as an investment in their health. Read More...
31 March 2002
In an interview with CBC TV's Venture Nora Spinks, president of Work-Life Harmony, discusses the challenges of balancing the demands of careers and families. Read More...
25 February 2002
Nora Spinks, president of Work-Life Harmony, is keynote speaker at Brant County Health Unit's wellness symposium. Read More...
2 February 2002
Nora Spinks, president of Work-Life Harmony, discusses innovative programs being implemented by employers to help offset work life conflicts. Read More...
15 January 2002
Nora Spinks, president of Work-Life Harmony, discusses the effect rising unemploment has on people's attitudes to unhealthy work environments. Read More...
1 October 2001
Research proves benefits of flexible work hours says Nora Spinks, president of Work-Life Harmony. As employee commitment goes up, so do productivity and customer satisfaction. Read More...
1 April 2001
Nora Spinks, president of Work-Life Harmony, discusses the need for parents to think about time management in a new way. Read More...
1 April 1999
Employers more likely to agree when flexible work arrangements are presented as a win-win says Nora Spinks, president of Work-Life Harmony. Read More...
21 December 1998
Nora Spinks, President Work-Life Harmony, discusses work-life balance for couples who work together. Read More...
1 March 1998
Adjusting to being back at work is difficult and can take months says Nora Spinks, president of Canadian Work/Family Directions. Read More...
