Archives October 2011

October 2011

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That mentality poses a challenge for employers that are looking to build and maintain a healthy workforce. But on the bright side, more organizations are…

Governance/legislation

I got into this industry, as most people do, by accident,” admits Toronto-based Keith Ambachtsheer, who today is well known for his ideas on pension…

Health/wellness

Judy Bridgman knows all too well what it means to go through an emotionally trying time. Her son had a liver transplant when he was…

The physical dangers associated with a career in the Canadian Forces are readily apparent. Less obvious, perhaps, is the mental strain faced by military personnel…

From Lafarge’s perspective, why is focusing on health and wellness a good business strategy? If we’re spending money on benefits above and beyond what the…

Lafarge North America is a leading supplier of construction materials. Until a few years ago, it was losing its battle against increasing healthcare costs in the…

Other

Plan sponsors are no strangers to the courts for liabilities over life insurance claims. Following are three liability concerns and how to mitigate them. Liability…

Defined benefit pensions

For years, investors and other stakeholders have called for greater transparency in the accounting standards for employee benefits, since current standards obscure the true cost…

Alternative investments

After enduring two equity market crashes in the past decade, most investors are now approaching risk management with renewed emphasis. In this new reality, pension…