A lot of companies talk about workplace wellness, but despite the challenge of having 3,000 employees spread across 17 different types of businesses and 54…
Healthier Households, Healthier Employees Healthy living is the foundation of this company, so it’s not surprising the company offers its workforce its immune-boosting products for…
Latest reports show that mental illness is linked to more lost workdays than any other chronic condition, costing the Canadian economy $51 billion a year…
-33%, +35%, -5%. These are the annualized returns of the S&P/TSX Composite Index in 2008, 2009 and (so far) 2010, respectively. With this degree of…
When funding is reduced and budgets need to be tightened, it doesn’t take a PhD graduate—although the University of Alberta (U of A) has plenty—to…
As the public debate about the future of pensions continues to unfold, policy-makers need to keep three factors in mind if the reforms are to…
In June, the nation’s finance ministers convened in Charlottetown to set the direction for pension reform. Hopes were high that consensus on a pan-Canadian approach…
We all know the workforce is changing. Today it’s the most culturally and generationally diverse than any other time in history. It’s also the oldest,…
In the current market environment, no asset class has as bright a future as alternative investments. Once regarded as hedging tools, alternatives—including hedge funds, private…
It’s no surprise to employers that mental health is a considerable issue in the workplace. It is a major disability and one that is often…
It is too easy to become immersed in the busy daily upkeep and management of our various jobs. After all, that is what we are…
The past two years in capital markets have been hard on many pension plans, both defined benefit and defined contribution. No asset class escaped a…
The 2009 recession did not negate the talent crisis in the Canadian energy sector. Arguably, the fundamentals of the industry have not changed. The average…
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…