Morneau Shepell maintains a database that covers literally all of the defined benefit (DB) pension plans for which the firm performs a funding valuation. The database contains…
Walmart is rolling out a new short-term disability program, simplified paid time off policy and a pay increase in 2016 for its U.S. employees. The…
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Canadian institutional investors are increasingly using ETFs for strategic asset allocations, and are also adopting non-traditional ETFs, says a Greenwich Associates study. The survey, sponsored…
The Bank of Canada is holding its benchmark interest rate at 0.5 per cent even as it downgrades its growth outlook for an economy hit…
Almost a third (32%) of millennials admit they are “not at all knowledgeable” about retirement savings plans (RSPs), according to new survey by TD. The survey…
As talks about the future of Canada’s health-care agreements kicked off in Vancouver yesterday, federal Health Minister Jane Philpott announced that Ottawa is joining the…
The UK government has announced an end to prohibitive charges faced by people looking to access their pension pot early. The plans will cap excessive…
The New Year is often greeted with enthusiasm and optimism. Not so 2016, which appears to be more of the same – volatile equity markets,…
Are you interested in forecasting your pension plan’s funded position? If so, read on. In fact, you can even determine your plan’s expected average contributions…
Employers aren’t doing all they can to help employees make a smooth shift to retirement. Neglecting to properly phase employees out of the workforce is,…
You’ve seen her in your office: the woman who rushes out the door at 4:29 p.m. every day to pick up her toddler. As she…
Overseeing a team serves up its share of challenges, from personality clashes to deadline crises. But as companies increasingly outsource work to independent contractors, there’s…
United States 10-year bond yields have risen substantially from their lows of 0.50 per cent last summer, hitting 1.6 per cent by late February. Canadian…
As coronavirus cases rise across the country and some return-to-work plans become return-to-home plans, many employers are wondering how to help their employees adapt once again…
The COVID-19 pandemic has created many complicated issues for employers. Prudent employers should ensure they’re aware of the resources that may be available during this…