The month in numbers 66% of DC plan sponsors worldwide prefer a target-date fund as their plan’s default investment option — 2014 Vanguard survey US$57,000…
Coffee with... Marie-Josée Boivin, vice-president of HR with Bell Canada
How can employers offer a better, more efficient DC plan?
When we think about employee health, we often focus on the physical element. That type of health is visible, and when changes occur, you can…
Emoticons used to scare me. I used to think people wouldn’t take me seriously if I included them in professional correspondence. I thought I’d be…
Outsourcing your plan’s CIO function means sacrificing some control, but it could save you time and money
As the baby boomer generation moves en masse toward retirement, there’s been a lot of talk about retirement income adequacy—and a lot of concern. Are…
Unequal funding and treatment for cancer costs everyone, including employers
Moving its EFAP off-campus has given University of Calgary staff more confidentiality and work/life balance when they need it the most
Worried about your DC plan members outliving their savings? Take a closer look at your decumulation options.
Should you go active or passive? Two experts weigh in.
Genetic testing can significantly improve treatment strategies, but it also raises issues for plan sponsors and members
In today’s investing world, the active versus passive debate can be reminiscent of a rocky marriage, with each party arguing about who’s right. Yet, rather…
In times of increased economic uncertainty, the number of tough financial choices facing the average person seems to rise exponentially. Clashing priorities battle it out:…
One employee touts the benefits of an ESOP, while an academic notes it depends on individual financial circumstances and plan design. Morgan Zirul, store manager,…
PepsiCo Canada may be known for quenching thirst and satisfying snack cravings, but the organization’s leadership recently identified another kind of demand: clearer, more personalized…