Over the last few years, an increasing number of new medications have been introduced to treat a range of complex diseases. While many of these…
ESG investing—which considers environmental, social and/or governance issues in addition to financial performance—has reached a crossroads in recent years. What began as an investment approach…
The fact that little has changed in the world of benefits over the last 20 or 30 years is both good and bad news. Since…
It is often said that people are an organization’s most important asset or that the workforce is the engine that drives corporate success. In that…
Private benefits plan managers can’t deny the impact of biologic drugs on their drug plans. According to Telus Health Solutions 2010 research, biologic drugs represent…
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a musculoskeletal condition that affects about 1% of Canadians. If RA is not diagnosed early and treated properly, it can place…
After the economic turmoil that defined 2008 and decimated assets in many pension plans, few expected the turnaround in markets that occurred in 2009. In…
Instead of enjoying a networking lunch and golf game with a banker friend in Vienna on Sept. 14, 2008—the day before Lehman Brothers filed for…
Growing EAPs in Canada was no easy task, but Warren Shepell’s rural upbringing taught him the value of perseverance. Shepell points to his education as…
In December 2010, the Task Force on Financial Literacy produced its report, Canadians and Their Money: Building a brighter financial future. Not surprisingly, some of…
According to the Canadian Cancer Society, 40% of Canadian women and 45% of Canadian men will develop cancer during their lifetime. Cancer remains the leading…
The Erie St. Clair Regional Cancer Program has designed a unique and innovative workplace health information/education and cancer screening referral program called Your Health Matters…
The treatment of cancer requires a multi-disciplinary approach. Comprehensive cancer centres and hospital-based clinics provide more than 90% of cancer care. Cancer Care Ontario is…
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…