Expert panel: Six ways to incorporate green initiatives into benefits offerings
The Council of Parties to the United Nations’ climate convention, known as COP26, which is currently underway in Glasgow has put climate change on the…
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How employers can help staff dive back into in-person work
As Canadians watch the U.S. reopen with life returning to normal in various stages, in addition to thoughts of attending sporting events, concerts and gathering…
- By: Kim Siddall
- June 1, 2021 June 9, 2021
- 09:00
New research finds asset owners largely satisfied with pandemic performance
The vast majority of investors (82 per cent) are satisfied with how their portfolios performed in the first half of 2020, despite some weak results…
- By: Les Marton
- August 18, 2020 December 6, 2020
- 07:43
Mindful benefits plan design should consider mental health
Mental illness and problems with mental health cost employers $20 billion annually, and it’s the cause of one in every three claims for short- and…
- April 2, 2019 September 13, 2019
- 08:30
Evolving trends in absence and disability management
With the start of a new year, organizations have new goals and budgets to meet. Many organizations take the new year as an opportunity to…
- January 15, 2019 September 13, 2019
- 08:00
How to use benefits to support diversity and inclusion
Creating and supporting an environment of diversity and inclusion is top of mind for most employers today. With increasing globalization and a highly competitive marketplace,…
- October 2, 2018 September 13, 2019
- 08:30
Tips for workforce planning amid the changing landscape for leaves of absence
Life doesn’t always happen outside of business hours. Everyone experiences the challenges of managing elements of their personal lives while being physically and mentally present at…
- June 4, 2018 September 13, 2019
- 15:30
Seven benefits trends to watch in 2018
As a new year begins, many organizations are considering their strategies for benefits plan management in 2018 and beyond. Faced with the challenge of balancing employee needs and…
- January 8, 2018 September 13, 2019
- 15:49
Using benefits design to drive employee engagement
As employee engagement garners more attention as a key performance indicator, it’s also weaving its way into the way employers design and construct their workplace…
- October 4, 2017 September 13, 2019
- 15:27
The challenges of terminating benefits for employees on disability
Canadian employers are generally familiar with dealing with employees with disabilities from the outset of a condition through to accommodation and helping them return to work…
- April 26, 2017 September 13, 2019
- 09:00
Tackling the challenges of benefits provision for employees over age 65
Increasing longevity, better health and the elimination of mandatory retirement means many Canadians are delaying their retirement past age 65, presenting employers with both advantages…
- September 12, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 09:36
How to successfully reintegrate a returning worker from disability leave
Temporary workplace accommodation is one of the cornerstones of disability management. It helps employees return to work safely and aids in their recovery as they return…
- May 23, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 09:30
New Year’s resolutions for your benefits program
The start of a New Year brings with it new beginnings and new possibilities. As a result, many of us choose to make resolutions to…
- January 7, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 10:59
Benefits considerations for your international workers
The global economy continues to drive employers to send their employees abroad. But you, as the employer, need to have a solid plan in place…
- December 7, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 08:00
Trends in workplace wellness
Workplace wellness programs have come a long way in recent years. Once considered fluff by many, most organizations have embraced wellness in the workplace, and…
- September 24, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 07:00
Should you let employees buy and sell vacation days?
I’m going to go out on a limb here, and guess that vacation has been on your mind recently. With the sun shining and patios…
- August 5, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:38
How to handle a workplace accommodation
Your employee has come to you to tell you that they’re having a difficult time with tasks at work. They don’t want time off, but…
- June 23, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:56
How to help employees build resilience
With recent changes in the Canadian economy, work these days might look and feel a bit different. Your workplace may have had to tighten spending…
- May 8, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 12:18
Navigating the world of specialty drugs
Maneuvering through treatment plans can be challenging for plan members who are both managing a chronic health condition and have been prescribed a specialty biologic…
- April 13, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:59
How to help employees stay motivated for wellness
Your organization has gone to great lengths to put in a thoughtful and comprehensive wellness program for your employees. You’ve chosen elements of your program…
- February 17, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:26
Genetic testing: The next employee benefit?
Organizations often look to their benefits for innovative ways to differentiate themselves from others as they compete for talent. A look to recent developments in…
- December 17, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 10:42
Workplace worries about Ebola
With developments in the Ebola outbreak in the news most days, employers may be thinking about how this virus might impact their workplace and the…
- November 6, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 11:55
Preparing for changes in public healthcare
This spring, the Canada Health Accord, the 2003 agreement between the federal and provincial and territorial governments on healthcare delivery and funding, expired. Although the…
- September 25, 2014 September 13, 2019
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How to make wellness more meaningful
Wellness programs have become markedly more prevalent in recent years, with many more employers relying on these programs as an important complement to their benefits…
- August 21, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 11:35
How to deal with PTSD in the workplace
John is a 44-year-old father of two, and a lending officer at a branch of a national bank. Early on in his career, John’s branch…
- July 21, 2014 September 13, 2019
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