Workforce Health And Wellness Solutions

What Workforce Health And Wellness Solutions does

Workforce Health And Wellness Solutions (WHWS) is a Canadian professional services firm founded in 2002 and headquartered in Toronto. The company delivers ergonomic assessments, wellness program consulting, and absence/disability management services to medium and large organizations across Canada. Core offerings include AlignPro Ergonomics (in-office and home-office one-on-one assessments), ErgoOnboard (onboarding ergonomics), Virtual Ergonomic Assessment (remote workstation evaluations via photo and questionnaire), Physical and Cognitive Demands Analysis, the Absence Support Hub (premium 1:1 case management for complex absence scenarios), and a coaching and education workshop series covering disability case management, ergonomics fundamentals, and absence policy development. Service delivery is human-led by Certified Ergonomists, Registered Kinesiologists, Certified Disability Management Professionals, and Wellness Experts, with no AI or automation layer described in available materials.

The firm's technology foundation is methodological rather than platform-based: assessment frameworks, in-person and virtual delivery channels, and subscription billing mechanics referenced in its Terms of Service. There is no public API, SDK, or developer-facing integration. Named long-tenured clients include ADP (10+ years), Moneris (7 years), Penguin Random House Canada, IUGO Mobile Entertainment, and HR Options, spanning payments, publishing, entertainment, and HR services verticals. Geographic coverage spans most Canadian provinces via direct professional engagement and remote delivery, with office presence in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Calgary, Winnipeg, Dartmouth, and Burnaby.

The business model is professional services revenue with an emerging subscription layer. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; prospective clients submit assessment forms to receive tailored quotes. Terms of Service reference monthly or annual subscription fees with automatic renewal, indicating a shift toward recurring revenue mechanics. Go-to-market is sales-led, supported by content marketing (blog, free downloadable resources including the Ergonomic Fact Sheet and Healthy Culture Roadmap), webinars, LinkedIn thought leadership by the founder, and email-driven lead capture. The firm remains privately held by founder Heather Joseph with no disclosed external funding, acquisitions, or institutional shareholders.

Name

Workforce Health And Wellness Solutions

Legal name

Workforce Health & Wellness Solutions

Website

https://workforce-health.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Workforce Health And Wellness Solutions is a Canadian ergonomics, wellness, and absence management consultancy serving medium and large organizations across Canada with human-delivered assessments, case management, and coaching led by certified professionals since 2002.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workplace Health and Wellness Consulting

NAICS

Offices of Other Health Practitioners (6213), Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (62134)

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Ergonomics & Musculoskeletal Risk Assessments (EUAHAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Occupational Health & Worksite Health Virtual Care (fit-for-duty, RTW) (HLALADAM)

Keywords

• Ergonomic assessment services
• Absence management consulting
• Workplace wellness programs
• Disability case management
• Physical demands analysis

Headquarters

HQ city

Toronto

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Ergonomic Assessment Services: One-on-one ergonomic assessments conducted in-person or virtually, including AlignPro and ErgoOnboard programs. Pricing provided upon inquiry after assessment form submission.
2. Absence Management Services: Premium 1:1 expert-level support for complex absence cases, offering in-depth analysis and tailored strategies. Flexible, case-by-case service with no long contracts or minimum commitments.
3. Coaching and Education: Education workshops and coaching sessions including Disability Case Management Workshop (3 hours), Ergonomics 101 (1 hour), Absence Policy Development (1-4 hours), and Wellness and Well-being sessions.
4. Subscription Services: Terms of Service indicate monthly or annual subscription fee payments for services, with automatic renewal unless canceled.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

WHWS provides integrated workplace health and wellness services combining Ergonomics (AlignPro, ErgoOnboard, Virtual Ergonomic Assessment, and Physical/Cognitive Demands Analyses), Absence Management (the Absence Support Hub for complex stalled cases), and Wellness programs built around four pillars (physical, emotional, financial, social). Services are delivered by a credentialed team of Certified Ergonomists, Registered Kinesiologists, Certified Disability Management Professionals, and Wellness Experts to medium-to-large Canadian organizations in both in-person and virtual formats.

Product overview

Workforce Health And Wellness Solutions operates as a consulting firm offering an integrated suite of workplace health and wellness services organized around three core pillars: Ergonomics, Wellness, and Absence Management. The ergonomic offerings include AlignPro Ergonomics (in-office/home-office assessments), ErgoOnboard Ergonomics (onboarding assessments), and Virtual Ergonomic Assessment (remote assessments), all delivering personalized evaluations and recommendations. Specialized Assessments provide Physical Demands Analysis and Cognitive Demands Analysis for complex return-to-work and accommodation scenarios. The Absence Support Hub delivers premium 1:1 case management for stalled complex cases, while Coaching and Education provides workshops on disability case management, ergonomics 101, policy development, and wellness. Complementary free resources (Healthy Culture Roadmap and Ergonomic Fact Sheet) support lead generation and client education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AlignPro Ergonomics: In-office and home-office ergonomic assessments providing personalized evaluations, risk factor identification, and targeted solutions for employee comfort, productivity, and long-term health.
• ErgoOnBoard
• Absence Support Hub

Products and services

• AlignPro Ergonomics In-office and home-office ergonomic assessment program providing one-on-one personalized evaluations to identify risk factors, adjust tools and equipment, and deliver actionable recommendations for individual comfort, productivity, and long-term health. Targeted at organizations demonstrating commitment to employee well-being.
• ErgoOnboard Ergonomics Ergonomic assessment program delivered during employee onboarding to demonstrate organizational commitment to well-being and facilitate a smooth workstation setup transition for new hires.
• Virtual Ergonomic Assessment (V.E.A.) Remote ergonomic assessment service enabling employees to submit workstation photos and complete a questionnaire, then receive expert recommendations via phone or video call, for both seated and standing workstation setups.
• Physical Demands Analysis Specialized assessment evaluating job tasks including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, sitting, and standing to identify physical risk factors and deliver documentation and accommodation guidance.
• Cognitive Demands Analysis Specialized assessment evaluating cognitive tasks such as memory, attention, problem-solving, and decision-making to identify intellectual performance requirements and support job design, training, and accommodations.
• Absence Support Hub Premium 1:1 service providing expert case review, customized return-to-work recommendations, and stakeholder alignment guidance for complex, stalled absence cases such as prolonged absences or unclear accommodations.
• Disability Case Management Workshop Three-hour workshop (in-person or remote, one-on-one or group) for HR professionals covering lean thinking, automation, documentation best practices, communication strategies, and return-to-work planning.
• Ergonomics 101 One-hour education session on safe working postures, proper workstation setup, tool selection, and repetitive strain injury prevention, available as individual or group sessions.
• Absence or Attendance Policy Development Hands-on workshop (1-4 hours) for reviewing, revising, or creating absence or attendance policies aligned with organizational needs and legal requirements.
• Wellness and Well-being Education Education session introducing wellness programs and their positive impact on employee attendance and retention, covering ROI and implementation strategies.
• Wellness Program Holistic wellness strategy building on four pillars (Physical, Emotional/Psychological, Financial, Social) designed to enhance employee engagement, satisfaction, and productivity while reducing attrition, absence, and injury costs.

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Emily FeairsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLeadership training partner referenced in workplace culture blog series. Expert in facilitating incremental shifts in leadership behaviours through weekly training sessions, identifying underlying causes behind leader challenges to maximize team performance.
• TIGERS 6 Principles (Core Values)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLeadership platform partner providing customizable training that teaches leaders how to initiate change, reduce resistance, and provides tools using micro-training methods. Delivered by Dianne Crampton.

Scale indicators4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• WSPS (Workplace Safety & Prevention Services): Ontario-based workplace health, safety and ergonomics consulting organization — directly comparable to WHWS' services for unionized and safety-sensitive employers in Ontario.
• CBI Health Group: Canadian rehabilitation and health services provider delivering occupational therapy, return-to-work, and wellness services — directly comparable to WHWS' specialized assessments and accommodation offerings.
• EWI Works: Canadian ergonomics and occupational health consulting firm offering office and industrial ergonomic assessments, training, and wellness services — directly comparable to WHWS' AlignPro, V.E.A., and ErgoOnboard offerings.
• Homewood Health: Canadian provider of mental health, EAP, disability management and return-to-work services — directly overlaps with WHWS' Absence Support Hub and Disability Case Management Workshop.
• DMA Rehability: Canadian disability management and return-to-work consulting firm — directly overlaps with WHWS' Absence Support Hub and complex absence case management.

Broad incumbents

• WTW (Willis Towers Watson): Global advisory, broking and consulting firm offering integrated well-being, absence management and ergonomic consulting to enterprise clients — competes with WHWS on large multi-line accounts.
• TELUS Health (formerly LifeWorks / Morneau Shepell): Large Canadian EAP, wellness, absence and disability management platform serving enterprise customers across Canada — competes with WHWS at the integrated well-being/RTW end of the market.
• Sedgwick: Global provider of claims management, leave and absence management, and return-to-work services — broader incumbent overlapping with WHWS' Absence Support Hub and disability management work.
• Mercer: Global health, benefits, and well-being consulting firm (part of Marsh McLennan) providing health and absence management advisory to large Canadian employers — broader incumbent competing in WHWS' customer set.
• Sun Life Canada: Major Canadian insurer offering group benefits, wellness programs, and disability management — a broader incumbent addressing overlapping employer wellness/absence needs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/workforce-health-and-wellness-solutions

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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