Flashback: When Quebec phased retirement
For generations, the concept of retirement centred around a one-time event: you worked to age 65, then your employer sent you off with a gold…
- By: Neil Faba
- October 26, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 07:07
Top Stories in Archives
Prevent LTD by managing casual absences
Right now, there are employees at workplaces across Canada who may be at risk of absence and disability. They could be coping with physical or…
- By: Mike Schwartz
- October 23, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 06:02
Choose your de-risking path
The ancient Romans are widely considered to have been master engineers and builders. One of their many innovations was the design and construction of a…
- By: Kevin Tighe and Ken Choi
- October 18, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 07:10
Dupont finds best success with old communication tactics
Don’t reject tried-and-true benefits communication methods in exchange for exclusive use of the latest technology. DuPont Canada hasn’t. The global science company relies on good…
- By: Esther Huberman
- October 16, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 13:08
Inspiration: Harry Arthurs’ push for monitoring mechanisms
Harry Arthurs is the first to admit he didn’t have any academic or practical experience in the area of pension policy when he took on…
- By: Tammy Burns
- October 11, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 07:15
Niagara Casinos goes all in on engagement
Millions of visitors flock to Niagara Falls each year to see one of the world’s greatest natural attractions, and to tempt Lady Luck at Casino…
- By: Brooke Smith
- October 10, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 06:00
Legal risks for CAP sponsors
In large part, the current move by many plan sponsors to a DC pension plan has been fuelled by a desire to escape the inherent…
- By: Paul Litner and James Fera
- October 4, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 07:42
The 3 Ws of return to work
Bringing an employee back to work after a disability is a challenge every employer faces, regardless of the size or scope of its organization.
- By: Mary Crunkleton
- October 3, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 14:30
The legal risks of disengaged DC members
With funding risk in a DB pension plan borne by the employer, DB plan sponsors have little need or incentive to engage members—beyond annual statements—until…
- By: Lisa Chamzuk
- October 1, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 14:21
Benefits Canada News
Editorial: Wellness at work
Every article I read on the topic of workplace wellness is a nudge to embrace better work/life balance, to adjust to the stressors in my…
- By: Rehana Begg
- October 1, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 07:00
Inspiration: Perkin’s dedication to improving pensions
Scott Perkin fondly recalls his appearance before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance in 2010. The Canadian pension landscape was being shaken by…
- By: Helen Burnett-Nichols
- September 28, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 07:10
User-friendly reports alleviate plan complexity
Are health-related reports typically available to plan sponsors too complicated or too simple? Do they serve the desired utility as a key decision tool? Given…
- By: Martin Chung
- September 24, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 09:02
Attract and keep female talent
The past few decades have brought a significant shift in the Canadian workforce. Two-income families are now the norm. And, as more couples delay having…
- By: Andrea Lekushoff
- September 21, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 09:08
Editorial: To save for the short term or long term, that is the question
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:…
- By: Jennifer Paterson
- May 1, 2026 April 30, 2026
- 09:00
Head to head: In the midst of a cost-of-living crisis, should employees contribute to a DC plan or an ESOP?
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,…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- May 1, 2026 May 21, 2026
- 08:59
PepsiCo Canada enhances financial wellness strategy with personalized platform
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…
- By: Sonya Singh
- May 1, 2026 April 30, 2026
- 08:58