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Wellness at Work

By September 23, 2025September 26th, 2025News

Introduction

Circle of Care is committed to supporting our employees and their physical, psychological, social, and community well-being. We strive to achieve a Healthy Workplace where you feel valued and can thrive in your role.

On this page, you will find the programs and resources available to our employees that highlight the importance of wellness at work!

How Is Your Wellbeing at Work?

We invite you to take the 5-minute Wellbeing At Work survey to assess your own experience and identify areas for improvement.

Take the Survey

Health & Wellness Programs

Circle of Care has a number of programs established to support employee health and well-being. These programs are described in detail on this page:

SEIU Global Benefits Program

During the latest round of Collective Bargaining, SEUI negotiated an Extended Health Benefit and Dental Care package for employees and their families. An important update regarding benefits coverage.

To learn more about the Group Benefits Program, click here.

For any questions related to PSW benefits, please contact SEUI/Global Benefits: seiubenefittrust@globalben.com OR 416-635-6000

Circle of Care’s Health & Safety Program

Circle of Care is committed to support the health, safety and well-being of our employees by ensuring compliance to the regulations that are set forward in the Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHSA). We also strive to ensure that hazardous conditions are identified, prioritized, and that prevention techniques are communication to our employees on a regular basis.

To learn more about the Virtual Health & Safety Board, click here.

NEW – GoodLife Fitness

Circle of Care has partnered with GoodLife Fitness to offer you an exclusive Corporate Membership Program. This new benefit gives you significant savings on a GoodLife membership.

In addition to the discounted rate, the GoodLife corporate membership comes with many benefits to support your health and wellness:

  • No enrolment fee (exclusive to corporate members).
  • Access to 200+ GoodLife Fitness clubs across Canada, some with 25-hour access.
  • Add up to 2 family members to your membership, and they’ll receive the same discounted rate.
  • World-renowned Group Fitness classes.
  • 25% off GoodLife membership dues as our standard corporate rate.
  • GoodLife Rewards – enjoy exclusive deals and discounts from GoodLife partner brands (e.g. retail, wellness and travel partners).
  • GoodLife On-Demand – access virtual workouts and fitness classes anytime, anywhere, so you can stay active even from home.

To enrol, register via the button below! You will need to follow the steps and verify your employment during sign-up.

  • Enter your Circle of Care employee ID, which you can find on Dayforce under your profile. You can also find it at the top of your paystub.
  • Note: Please do not use your voicemail number or the ID number on your badge.
Register for GoodLife Here

If you run into any issues on their website, use the live chat feature on the GoodLife registration page to get help directly from a representative.

If you have any questions, or need help, please reach out to our HR team HRDept@circleofcare.com for assistance!

Membership Resources

Quick Downloads

Perkopolis Benefits Program – Your Perks are Waiting!

Did you know have free access to Perkopolis – an employee perk program that offers over 5,000 exclusive discounts just for you?

You can save on everything from clothes and groceries, to events and travel, with special deals from top brands across Canada and beyond. Best of all, it costs nothing to join – this program is our way of saying thank you for all that you do!

Get Started

Enjoy your perks in no time by following these simple steps to register for an account:

Step by Step Instructions

(For optimal performance, please use one of the following: Google Chrome, Firefox, or Microsoft Edge. *Please do not use Internet Explorer.)

  1. Visit the Perkopolis website: Go to perkopolis.com and click the “Register” button.
  2. Enter your email address: Use your preferred personal email.
  3. Check your inbox: Perkopolis will send you an email with a verification link. Click that link to complete the sign-up process. (Note: The verification link is time-sensitive, so try to complete your registration soon after it arrives.)
  4. Enter your Member ID code: The site will ask for a registration code to confirm you’re part of Circle of Care. Enter “CC” + your employee ID number (for example, CC12345). Use all caps and no spaces when typing the code.
  5. Finish setting up your account: Follow any remaining on-screen instructions (such as creating a password). That’s it – you’re all set! Now you can log in and start browsing 5,000+ perks available to you.
Register for Perkopolis Here

Quick Links

Don’t hesitate to reach out to Perkopolis Customer Service if you run into any issues. They will assist you with error codes, password problems, account access, account setup, and more.

You can contact them by phone at 1-800-761-7523 or by email at customerservice@perkopolis.com. They’re available Monday to Saturday and happy to help you through the registration or answer any questions along the way.

Wellness Challenges

Annual Step Count Challenge

Every year, Circle of Care invites employees to take part in the Step Count Wellness Challenge. It’s a fun way to stay active, strengthen healthy habits, and enjoy a chance to win great prizes. This year’s challenge runs from September 2 to September 29, 2025.

Three Ways to Join!

1. Join the StepUp App Group

  • Download the free StepUp App
  • Join the “Circle of Steps ” group on StepUp by pressing the + sign in the top right corner, then press “Enter link to add friend/group,” then copy and paste this link to join: https://join.thestepupapp.com/dGjc
  • Once you’re in, you can see the leaderboard, track your progress, and cheer each other on.

2. Track & Submit Manually

3. Screenshot & Email HR Team

  • Email HRDept@circleofcare.com with a screenshot of your total weekly steps (from any fitness tracker, pedometer, or app).

Prizes and Rules

Prizes will be awarded to employees with the top 4 highest step counts:

  • 1st place: $250 Walmart gift card
  • 2nd place: $200 Walmart gift card
  • 3rd place: $150 Walmart gift card
  • 4th place: $100 Walmart gift card

*Participation prize (raffle): $50 Walmart gift card

*All employees who accrue 56,000 steps at the end of the challenge (equivalent to 2000 steps/day) will be entered in a draw to win the participation prize.

All step counts must be entered by 3:30 p.m. on October 3. Winners will be announced in the October newsletter.

Nutrition Month Challenge

Thank you to all those who participated in the March 2025 Nutrition Month Challenge. We have compiled a recipe book with all recipe submissions – check it out and click here.

Employee Survey Results

Circle of Care is committed to ensuring employee feedback is incorporated into planning Employee Wellness program and initiatives.
The following results are from our most recent surveys, administered February – April 2024:
Our Workplace Well-being and Employee Engagement Committee (WWEEC) has also developed a Action Plan to address the most recent survey results:

Health and Wellness Resources

Circle of Care has compiled a list of health and wellness resources that employees can access. These resources focuses on a variety of topics, including Mental Health, Physical Activity, Ergonomics & Injury Prevention, Financial Wellness, Health & Safety at Home, and Vehicle Safety.

Nutrition and Healthy Eating

vegetables spilling out of paper bag with clipboard

During the month of March, employees were invited to participate in our “Circle of Chefs” Wellness Challenge by submitting a recipe. The recipes have been centralized into a virtual recipe book.