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Expert panel: Six ways to incorporate green initiatives into benefits offerings

mdunne — Tue, 02 Nov 2021 13:00:39 +0000

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 global stage and top of mind for many employers and employees. There are many elements an employer can take into consideration when crafting a benefits strategy — competitiveness in the […]

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How employers can help staff dive back into in-person work

mdunne — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 13:00:42 +0000

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 with loved ones, employees are also starting to think about what their daily routines will look like in a post-coronavirus pandemic world. For those employees who moved to remote work […]

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New research finds asset owners largely satisfied with pandemic performance

mschmit — Tue, 18 Aug 2020 03:43:58 +0000

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 in strategies such as emerging market debt and smart beta, according to a new study of 368 investors with combined assets of approximately US$11 trillion. Following the quickest equity market […]

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Mindful benefits plan design should consider mental health

mschmit — Tue, 02 Apr 2019 04:30:00 +0000

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 long-term disability, according to a study by the Mental Health Commission of Canada. It’s no wonder mental health remains an area of focus for Canadian employers. While they grapple with how to tackle […]

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Evolving trends in absence and disability management

mschmit — Tue, 15 Jan 2019 04:00:14 +0000

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 take a critical look at current practices and processes, including the way these align with their business goals. One area gaining attention over the years, due to increasing costs, is […]

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How to use benefits to support diversity and inclusion

mschmit — Tue, 02 Oct 2018 04:30:51 +0000

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, organizations need to respond to demographic changes in the communities where they do business. As well, research shows that having a diverse and inclusive workforce allows organizations to attract and retain […]

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Tips for workforce planning amid the changing landscape for leaves of absence

mschmit — Mon, 04 Jun 2018 11:30:45 +0000

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 work. Employers understand the importance of helping their workers manage work and life obligations, and many have policies and practices in place to help them attain that balance. In many ways, […]

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Seven benefits trends to watch in 2018

mschmit — Mon, 08 Jan 2018 11:49:51 +0000

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 wants with changing workplaces and escalating plan costs, employers should prepare for a number of issues in the near future. Here are seven trends to watch in the coming year and beyond: […]

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Using benefits design to drive employee engagement

mschmit — Wed, 04 Oct 2017 11:27:54 +0000

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 policies and benefits programs. There are many compelling reasons why organizations focus their attention on employee engagement. There’s clear evidence that high engagement leads to improved organizational results, such as […]

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The challenges of terminating benefits for employees on disability

mschmit — Wed, 26 Apr 2017 05:00:31 +0000

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 successfully. But what happens to health and dental benefits when it’s not possible for an employee to return to work? It’s a question that can be a difficult one for […]

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