Uncertain growth prospects at the end of 2011 left many institutional investors taking a defensive position at the start of 2012. But their caution provided…
We asked three experts share their views on the global investment landscape, from China’s slowing economy to the outlook for the U.S. to the fate…
Plan sponsors are coming to grips with the realities of a challenging global marketplace as they face severe market volatility on one side, and major…
In honour of Benefits Canada’s 35th anniversary, we took the opportunity to go back to the source to explore why employers offer employee benefits programs.…
Psoriasis—a chronic skin problem that affects about 3% of the Canadian population, or about a million people—can cost a company up to $2,200 per affected…
Most organizations will see mental disorders as one of the top two categories on their drug utilization reports, and those conditions tend to be trending…
While senior decision-makers agree that health benefits and retirement plans play a significant role in keeping employees happy and engaged, there is a disconnect when…
Benefits Canada chatted with Amber (Mac) MacArthur—a consultant, television host and journalist specializing in technology and social media—about how employers can make the most of…
When employee engagement in health succeeds—whether through social media or integrated programs—the outcomes are invaluable for both employers and employees.
Perhaps not surprisingly, cost is the main driver for senior decision-makers when it comes to their pension and benefits plans.
With the aging population and increase in chronic disease—coupled with the rise in pharmaceutical costs and growing mental health concerns—it’s more crucial than ever to…
When Katherine Sheehan, assistant vice-president, HR, with Dalhousie University, started at the institution, she found there were a number of wellness initiatives across campus.
Benefits Canada’s sixth annual Survey of CAP Members held some surprising results, especially around newer communication channels such as social media and mobile apps.
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…