Over the last 6 years, MDS Nordion has been systematically fulfilling the components of the plan, and expanding beyond its initial mandate, while monitoring the impacts on operational performance. The program has had an extensive track record of accomplishment. Debi King, Vice President of Human Resources has been a member of MDS Nordion's EMT and a confirmed believer that Integrated Workplace Health complements her efforts in the development of a healthy and productive workplace culture. As the organization's coordinator of fitness, health promotion, EAP and food services, as well as occupational health and disability management, and reporting to Debi King within the Human Resources department, Suzanne is in a unique position to ensure the integration of the company's health efforts with its cultural intent. Since the beginning, MDS Nordion has ensured that employees were given the opportunity to be involved in the design of the program through an employee advisory committee.
Functional integration occurs throughout all departments.
Wellness has become a corporate value. If one were to visit MDS Nordion today, the unmistakable signs of the company's commitment to Workplace Health can be observed everywhere. At lunch, employees can be observed walking, running, playing soccer and even cross country skiing on the network of trails behind the company's 50 acre campus in Kanata. The volleyball enthusiasts never fail to show up for a game, even on the most cold and blustery days. Open 24 hours a day, the facility provides members with a variety of aerobic classes, as well as cardiovascular and weight training equipment.