We understand that quitting smoking isn’t easy—in fact, that’s exactly why we recently increased our smoking cessation benefit—but know you don’t have to go it alone. There are many free resources available to help you on your journey toward a smoke-free life.

The holiday season is just around the corner, and while it’s an exciting time, it can also be stressful—for a variety of reasons. For some, the holidays can mean a little extra financial stress, especially once the excitement of the season has passed; for others, the number of obligations and events can feel overwhelming. But no matter the cause of your holiday stress, it’s important to be mindful of your own health and well-being. 

Maintaining healthy relationships in the workplace goes a long way to building healthy school communities. But like any community, sometimes people clash. Luckily, your Employee and Family Assistance Program is here to help you with conflict resolution, so you and your school community can get back to your healthy, happy selves.

A leave of absence can be a lot to navigate. That’s true of nearly any leave, but especially an unplanned one—think an unexpected illness, for example. Whether you’re taking a parental leave or need information on how an extended medical leave might work with your benefits, we want to help.

Leaves due to illness or injury

If you become seriously ill or injured, know that ASEBP has options to help. Depending on your coverage and circumstances, you may be eligible for one or both of the following programs: 

As you may have heard, Canada Post will be having intermittent suspensions in mail delivery beginning October 22, 2018, due to a strike. During this postal disruption, your mail may take longer than usual to arrive.  

What can you do?

Here are a few steps you can take to minimize the impact this postal disruption may have on you:

When it comes to having busy schedules, teachers take the cake. Between all of your work responsibilities—especially the ones that happen after the last bell rings for the day—how do you find a way to strike a balance between your personal and professional life? Learn how your Employee and Family Assistance Program can help you do just that!

Whether you’re swinging back into another school year after the summer break or starting a new contract after some time away, it’s always a great idea to get those benefits ducks in a row to ensure you know all the opportunities available to you and your dependants. 

Because we know September will be over in the blink of an eye, here are a few handy tips to get you waddling in the right direction:

Beginning in late August, you’ll start seeing a new ASEBP ID card. While it will look a little different from the card you have now, rest assured there have been no changes to your benefits.

Is workplace stress getting to you? Perhaps stress from your personal life is creeping into your work? No matter what your ‘stress situation’ might be, know that you’re not alone. Your ASEBP benefits provide a variety of supports to help you cope—even thrive—when life throws you a curveball. Keep reading for tips to help manage your stress by making the most of your benefits.

Nothing beats a good summer vacation—kicking your feet up (or wearing them out), relaxing (or seeing as many sights as you can) and enjoying every minute. 

If your travels take you outside the country, be sure to take a few minutes to learn about your travel coverage and what to do in an emergency before you take off. Here are a few key points to keep in mind before your next trip abroad.