Three to four years ago, institutional investors were showing strong interest in frontier markets as they sought opportunities for lower correlations with global markets. But…
As part of its celebration of its 40th anniversary, Benefits Canada followed up on research undertaken five years ago into plan sponsors’ attitudes towards their…
It seems the current pension crisis — whether it be over reform of the Canada Pension Plan or high levels of underfunding among private plans…
Forty years ago, insurance and trust companies dominated the pension investment industry. But by the early 1980s, the landscape began to change as boutique asset…
In 1977, when Benefits Canada published its first group benefits providers report, the industry was much more crowded. The big companies on the scene today…
As we celebrate Benefits Canada’s 40th anniversary, it’s a good time to look ahead to the next 40 years. Looking ahead, I see the inevitable…
On one of the top floors of a non-descript building in downtown Toronto, Morneau Shepell Ltd.’s care access centre representatives are fielding intake calls, the…
While employees want good benefits, finding ways to effectively convey information about the plan can be a challenge, particularly when today’s workforce is far from…
In 2013, McKesson Canada Corp. launched a wellness program in an effort to reduce benefits costs and expenses resulting from decreased productivity and engagement and…
At up to 10 per cent of total payroll costs, benefits plans represent a significant investment for organizations. But what does the employer get out…
Employers are under no obligation to offer benefits. But if they do, they must offer them to all staffers in the same situation or face…
While getting up to three months off after working somewhere for 10 years sounds like a great deal, the idea seems unlikely to become a…
Lisa Danker has just a few months to go to reach her milestone. Once October hits, she’ll have been at her company — UrbanGrowth NSW…
As we come to the end of another year, we continue to confront an uncertain geopolitical landscape, with wars raging on and leaders tangled in…
One academic argues in favour of public equity’s transparency in a volatile economy, while another looks to private equity’s future gains. Yuanshun Li, associate professor,…
When Grand River Hospital and St. Mary’s General Hospital merged in April 2025, leaders weren’t just bringing together two sites and two cultures, they also…