Conference FAQ
About The Better Workplace Conference
- What is Organizational Health?
- Who attends The Better Workplace Conference?
- How will my organization or I benefit from attending?
- What is the dress code for The Better Workplace Conference?
Registration
- How do I register?
- What is included in my registration fees?
- Is there a group rate?
- Why does everyone from a group need to register within seven days of one another?
- Is there a student rate?
- Do I need to sign up for the evening events beforehand?
- Can I wait until I arrive at the conference to choose my sessions?
- I’m bringing a guest with me to The Better Workplace Conference. What is my guest allowed to attend?
- If I cannot attend, can a colleague attend in my place?
Hotel
Transportation
- How far is the hotel from the airport?
- Is there transportation available from the airport to the hotel?
Refreshments
Cancellation & Refund
Volunteer opportunities
Continuing Education Credits
About The Better Workplace Conference
What is Organizational Health?
Increasingly, business leaders are recognizing that success is determined as much by the overall health of the organization as it is by profit and productivity. A healthy organization is one that creates a culture that supports employees’ need for mental, physical, emotional, spiritual and social well-being, and is regarded by employees as ‘great’ or ‘exceptional’. For more information click here
Who attends The Better Workplace Conference?
The Better Workplace Conference is Canada’s premier business conference on organizational health. To find out who you’ll meet at the conference click here.
How will my organization or I benefit from attending?
The conference is not only a valuable professional development opportunity for individuals and teams from both large and small organizations, but also the best event in Canada to hear from leading thinkers on organizational health issues. Topics range from enhancing workplace productivity and creating a vibrate corporate culture to leadership techniques for a changing environment. Hear real stories from those who have overcome challenges to develop successful teams and healthy organizations.
What is the dress code for The Better Workplace Conference?
Most people wear business casual attire as there is no set dress code – we just want you to be comfortable! Remember that balance is important so bring your runners, work out gear, yoga attire and/or racquets for some active R&R in between conference sessions whether it be through the hotel facilities, along the Vancouver waterfront, or at the scheduled fitness times.
Registration
How do I register?
Online registration for the conference and accommodation is available here.
What is included in my registration fees?
Conference registration includes admission to:
- Conference Kick-Off and Networking Session (Tue)
- Keynote sessions, breakout sessions and spotlights (Wed & Thu)
- Canadian Workplace Wellness Pioneer Award luncheon, Marketplace wine & cheese reception, breakfast and snacks
- Access to the Connection Café, Bookmart and Exhibit Marketplace
Daily registration includes access to all workshops, keynotes, sessions, social functions and/or activities on the selected day.
Is there a group rate?
Yes! For more information see register now/fees and then contact us for details.
Why does everyone from a group need to register within seven days of one another?
In order to manage group registrations, we must have all individuals (i.e. 5 or more) of the group register within seven days to ensure the correct discount rate is processed.
Is there a student rate?
Yes! Please see register now/fees. There is also a bursary open to anyone who may need financial assistance to attend the conference.
Do I need to sign up for the evening events beforehand?
Yes. You can do so when you register.
Can I wait until I arrive at the conference to choose my sessions?
Sessions are known to reach maximum capacity so don’t wait and be disappointed! We strongly suggest that you make your session selections at the time of registration to ensure that you can attend the sessions of your choice.
I’m bringing a guest with me to The Better Workplace Conference. What is my guest allowed to attend?
Your guest (spouse, partner, friend, etc…) is welcome to register for the pre- and post-conference sessions. They can also attend one of the conference days if they choose at the daily rate.
If I cannot attend, can a colleague attend in my place?
A written request must be provided via email indicating your full name and the name of your colleague who will be attending in your place. There is a $25 administration fee to process a name change request at any time.
Hotel
What is the hotel’s address?
The host hotel is the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. Here’s their address.
Where is this year’s The Better Workplace Conference being held?
The host hotel is the beautiful Fairmont Hotel Vancouver in downtown Vancouver, BC. Check out Getting Here and Accommodation!
Transportation
How far is the hotel from the airport?
Here’s some helpful information on distances to the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver from various arrival spots.
Is there transportation available from the airport to the hotel?
Here’s some helpful information on transportation options to the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver from various arrival spots.
Refreshments
What type of food can I expect at The Better Workplace Conference?
Answer to this question will be posted soon. If you have special dietary restrictions and/or are allergic to certain food products, please be sure to indicate this on your registration form so that we can accommodate your request.
Cancellation & Refund
If I have to cancel, can I get a refund?
Any cancellation requests received before September 4, 2012 will be fully refunded, less a $75 administration fee. A written request must be provided via email. Since many of our expenses are incurred within the month prior to the conference, delegate cancellation requests received past this date cannot be refunded.
Volunteer opportunities
Are there any volunteering opportunities available for interested individuals?
Yes! If you are interested in volunteering at The Better Workplace Conference, please email us with your name and contact information along with a brief description of your experience in the field of organizational health and what you are interested in helping with.
Continuing Education Credits
How do I get documentation to use The Better Workplace™ Conference as part of my educational hours?
The conference may be eligible for CHRP credits. Please email with a request for your Letter of Attendance, indicating your complete name and contact information along with the conference year(s) attended that you would like referenced in the letter. Please note that letters will be issued after the conference has taken place.
Do you have a question?
Please email us at workwell@healthworkandwellness.com.
What People Say
“The Conference was great and I took back some tools to assist me in “making a case” for wellness programs, including parameters around Information Technology to support a healthier organization.”— , HR Manager, South Eastman Health
