Helping newcomers strengthen work-life balance in support of a healthier, more satisfying life in Canada
Canadians, and in particular, new Canadians, are increasingly feeling overloaded and experiencing increased mental and physical health challenges. Improved work-life balance could help you manage your life’s various and sometimes competing priorities.
Finding downtime can be hard as a recent immigrant, but it can also help you thrive in your new country
Humans perform better when they are rested. Newcomers often struggle to prioritize downtime because they are focused on establishing their lives in their new country. We offer downtime tips for newcomers to help them rest, recharge and perform at their best as they start their lives in Canada.
Your self-care matters: Tips for improving health and wellness of new Canadians
Self-care is any action you take that allows you to care for yourself. Some newcomers struggle with this concept, prioritizing their families over their self-care. Windmill explores the many forms self-care can take for recent immigrants and refugees.
Exploring unique Canadian experiences: Five “must see” places
Taking time off from work for vacation or travel can help boost productivity and mental wellness. Windmill partner, Canoo, shares examples of unique experiences across the country newcomers can enjoy.
Five tips to help you get recharged and reinspired in your Canadian job search
Skilled immigrants and refugees are highly in demand across Canada as labour shortages continue and the Canadian workforce rapidly ages. Many newcomers still experience frustration in their Canadian job searches. A few simple changes in approach can help alleviate some of that frustration.
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Caring for our health care workers
We offer advice to help internationally-educated healthcare professionals achieve wellness in the workplace, grow in their leadership skills and plan for a successful career in Canada.

Every journey to career success is different
Explore the key questions you need to ask and steps you need to take to successfully make your big career move in Canada.
Information and resources to help you launch and advance your career
From understanding the education you need to get reaccredited to financial planning and job search tips, you’ll find everything you need to succeed in your Canadian career within Windmill’s new Career Planning and Success Centre.