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Containing the costs of travel insurance
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Containing the costs of travel insurance

While the past decade has been marked by a number of events that have had an impact on both the economy and the travel industry,…

Financial literacy and your bottom line
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Financial literacy and your bottom line

Financial literacy seems to be a term on everyone’s lips lately. In 2009, the federal government formed the Task Force on Financial Literacy, and last…

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Where I was when… The ice storm

The freezing rain began to fall on Jan. 5, 1998. When it subsided some 80 hours later, ice accumulations of between five centimetres and 10…

  • By: Neil Faba
  • February 14, 2012 September 13, 2019
  • 13:38
How to switch from DB to DC
Capital accumulation plans

How to switch from DB to DC

Within Canada and around the world, the conversion of DB plans to DC plans has been accelerating as plan sponsors look to reduce their pension…

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Editorial: New beginnings

Out with the old, in with the new is the mantra for the new year…but when it comes to pension reform, we’re facing the same…

Taking action on mental health
Health/wellness

Taking action on mental health

When an employee becomes mentally ill, where do the employer’s responsibilities begin and end? And what role does the employee play in achieving a successful…

Inspiration: Blair Richards on pension education
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Inspiration: Blair Richards on pension education

Blair Richards’ ability to build consensus and lead strong teams has been a driving factor behind the success of the Halifax Port ILA/HEA Pension Plan.

Where I was when… Creation of the euro

Where I was when… Creation of the euro

When the euro was created on Jan. 1, 1999, few could have predicted what the next decade would bring.

  • By: Tammy Burns
  • February 9, 2012 September 13, 2019
  • 11:48
BDC focuses on employee diversity
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BDC focuses on employee diversity

The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) is on a mission to help its employees become stronger leaders. Benefits Canada spoke with Mary Karamanos, senior…

  • By: Neil Faba
  • February 3, 2012 September 13, 2019
  • 10:53
Helping employees to take the lead
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Helping employees to take the lead

At the turn of the 21st century, the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) was in the midst of a shift in its corporate strategy.

  • By: Neil Faba
  • February 3, 2012 September 13, 2019
  • 10:46
Making way for pension reform
Governance/legislation

Making way for pension reform

With the federal government introducing pooled registered pension plans (PRPPs), the future of pensions is top of mind for plan sponsors and providers. We asked…

Engage your way to wellness
Health/wellness

Engage your way to wellness

Research carried out in conjunction with Aon Hewitt’s Best Employers in Canada study shows a link between highly engaged employees and improved health and overall…

Coaching employees to keep healthy
Health/wellness

Coaching employees to keep healthy

Lifestyle health coaching programs have been used extensively in the U.S. and other countries for more than 15 years to provide health improvement services to…

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:…

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,…

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…