Helen Lammers-Helps

Stories by Helen Lammers-Helps

A man sits on the hub of a tire on a large piece of farm equipment with a laptop open and resting on his knees.
Farm Living

Communication key to bridging generation gap

Curiosity and empathy can fill the communication gap between generations, succession coach advises

Each generation is shaped by the predominant forces at play during their formative years. Acknowledging these influences can improve communication among the generations.
View of a set of dumbbells in a shared fitness pod of the smart shared-fitness provider Shanghai ParkBox Technology Co. at the Caohejing Hi-Tech Park in Shanghai, China, 25 October 2017. Smart shared-fitness provider Shanghai ParkBox Technology Co. has released a new version of its mobile app and three new sizes of its fitness pod, the company said in a press briefing yesterday (25 October 2017). The update brings a social network feature to the app, making it easier for users to find work-out partners at its fitness pods. The firm has also introduced three new sizes of its fitness boxes which are installed in local communities. The new two-, four- and five-person boxes cover eight, 18 and 28 square meters, respectively. ParkBox's pods are fitted with Internet of Things (IoT) equipment, mobile self-help appointment services, QR-code locks and a smart instructor system employing artificial intelligence. No Use China. No Use France.
Farm Living

Well-being improvement can pay off for farms

Producers argue that investing in wellness programs in a tight labour market can help farms recruit and retain employees

Investing in wellness programs in a tight labour market can help farms recruit and retain employees
A young male farmer wipes sweat from his brow in a corn field at sunset.
Farm Living

How to win over your worry

Glacier FarmMedia – Kathy Somers, who runs the Stress Management and High Performance Clinic at the University of Guelph, offers several tips for managing stress and reducing worry for better health and business performance. Somers grew up on a farm in southwestern Ontario and coaches farmers to learn how to better manage stress. She understands […] Read more
A stock photo of a farmer wearing a baseball cap, leaning on a large round bale, deep in thought.
Farm Living

What to do when worry takes over

Getting control over your worries can be far easier said than done — but you can get a good start if you practice these tips

Glacier FarmMedia – “I don’t tell my story because it’s unique. I tell it because it isn’t,” says Manitoba hog farmer Gerry Friesen. A little over 20 years ago Friesen’s farm was in financial crisis after years of market volatility, tariffs and low prices. “At the time, my mind was working overtime, replaying worst case […] Read more

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