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69% of global employees say their mental health has worsened in the past year: survey

More than two-thirds (69 per cent) of employees say their mental health has stayed the same or worsened in the past year, according to a…

CLHIA releases critical illness insurance guide to provide clarity, highlight benefits

The Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association has released a critical illness insurance guide to help Canadians better understand the benefits of critical illness insurance…

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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on how a shorter workweek can support higher levels of employee health and happiness was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com. Here are the…

  • By: Staff
  • March 15, 2024 March 14, 2024
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Hub International acquiring London, Ont.-based Zavitz Insurance

Hub International Ltd. is acquiring London, Ont.-based Zavitz Insurance & Wealth Inc. Zavitz Insurance provides group employee benefits, living benefits, life insurance services and financial…

  • By: Staff
  • March 13, 2024 March 13, 2024
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Expert panel: How plan sponsors are navigating benefits costs, innovations in 2024

With 2024 well underway, it’s important for employers to adapt their strategies in the ever-evolving landscape of employee benefits. Employee expectations continue to evolve and…

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Jamieson Laboratories’ workers ending strike after securing wage increase, vision benefits enhancements

More than 300 employees of Windsor, Ont.’s Jamieson Laboratories Ltd. are ending their 34-day strike after securing a new contract agreement that includes significant wage…

  • By: Staff
  • March 11, 2024 March 9, 2024
  • 09:00
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How employers can prioritize women’s health in benefits plans

Amid a wave of frank and open discussions about women’s health, more plan sponsors are beginning to review their benefits and human resources policies with…

Coverage of the 2024 Chronic Disease at Work conference

For nearly 10 years, Benefits Canada’s Chronic Disease at Work conference has examined the current trends in chronic disease in Canada and what they mean for plan…

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A closer look at menopause-inclusive workplaces

Employers can support employees going through menopause by improving their workplace culture, communication and accommodation policies and employee benefits, said Janet Ko, president and co-founder of…

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Plan members with Alzheimer’s still have plenty to offer the workplace: patient advocate

After her husband Mike Kessler was diagnosed with mild Alzheimer’s disease in 2021, Karen Kessler admitted she would hover around him. The Windsor, Ont. couple…

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What employers need to know about pulmonary arterial hypertension

Employees with pulmonary arterial hypertension can experience significant impacts to their quality of life and workplace experience, said John Granton, a respirologist with the University…

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How plan sponsors can support employees with inflammatory bowel disease

With the increased availability of treatments for inflammatory bowel disease, patients can achieve longer periods of remission, said Vipul Jairath, a gastroenterologist at the London…

Report finds women taking 69% of all mental-health leaves of absence

In 2023, women took 69 per cent of all leaves of absence related to mental health in North America, according to a new report by ComPsych…

  • By: Staff
  • March 8, 2024 March 8, 2024
  • 09:00

28% of employers expecting increased employee turnover in 2024: survey

More than a quarter (28 per cent) of Canadian employers say they’re expecting increased employee turnover this year, according to a new survey by Express…

  • By: Staff
  • March 7, 2024 March 6, 2024
  • 09:00
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A closer look at preferred pharmacy networks

While preferred pharmacy networks have been around for nearly a decade, most benefits plan members aren’t aware that these arrangements have become standard, says Suzanne Lepage, a private…

Liberals table bill paving way for future pharmacare program a day before deadline

Health Minister Mark Holland tabled a long-awaited bill Thursday meant to pave the way for national pharmacare and preserve a deal that secures the New…

Hub International acquiring Oakville, Ont.-based Mitchell Sandham

Hub International Ltd. is acquiring Oakville, Ont.-based Mitchell Sandham Inc., an independently owned insurance brokerage company that provides commercial and personal insurance and employee benefits…

  • By: Staff
  • February 27, 2024 February 27, 2024
  • 15:00

Stakeholders forming coalition to minimize impact of pharmacare on employer-sponsored benefits plans

Several stakeholders from the benefits sector are partnering to form the Smart Health Benefits Coalition, an advocacy group that aims to strengthen the health-care system and…

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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on how the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System has contributed to the province’s gross domestic product was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this…

  • By: Staff
  • February 23, 2024 February 22, 2024
  • 09:00
Manulife enhances family benefits for Canadian employees

How family-building benefits can support employee well-being, retention

Family-building benefits can go a long way in supporting employers’ attraction and retention efforts, says David Krieger, regional vice-president of benefits consulting at BFL Canada.…

  • By: Sadie Janes
  • February 21, 2024 February 20, 2024
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U.S., U.K. delivery, ride-hailing drivers stop work on Valentine’s Day over pay, employee benefits

Thousands of ride-hailing and delivery workers in the U.S. and the U.K. went on strike on Valentine’s Day, calling for higher pay and other changes…

42% of Canadian workers looking for a new job in 2024: survey

Two-fifths (42 per cent) of Canadian employees say they’ve already started looking, or plan to look, for a new job in the first half of 2024, up slightly…

  • By: Staff
  • February 14, 2024 February 13, 2024
  • 09:00

Top 5 HR, benefits, pensions and investment stories of the week

An article on the Ontario Court of Appeal’s affirmation of a $1.5 million punitive damages award was the most-read article on BenefitsCanada.com this week. Here are the…

  • By: Staff
  • February 9, 2024 February 8, 2024
  • 09:00

Editorial: The more things change

Well hello there! We may have met during one of Benefits Canada’s and the Canadian Investment Review’s many events throughout the year, but if we…

How 5 employers are broadening the scope of mental-health support

Nearly four years after a global health crisis sparked an enduring spotlight on Canadians’ mental health, employees are increasingly making use of their workplace benefits…