In Quebec, the end of the last decade was marked by the convergence of two major pension law initiatives. The first one, the remnants of…
In recent years, the costs of post-retirement benefits have been a growing concern for corporations. According to a 2008 Mercer survey, one-third of respondents had…
A focus on containing—or even cutting—benefits plan costs is nothing new for employers, especially given the increases in drug costs and other benefits in recent…
From a financial and workplace perspective, most employers understand the need to manage casual absence and disability claims properly—but the devil of disability management is…
Although the term “third-party administrator” (TPA) seems pretty clear, the services that these companies provide and how they operate can vary significantly from organization to…
Gaps in prescription drug coverage are placing millions of Canadians at risk of financial hardship. In challenging economic times, this inequity is even more glaring.…
The crisis in the financial system led to a recession, an equity market meltdown and a collapse in long-term interest rates. The solvency position of…
On the evening of March 4th, our team of writers and editors settled in for a long night, preparing to broadcast news of the 2010…
More than half of all Canadian workers are employed by small and mid-size enterprises with less than 500 employees. Doug Bruce, director of research with…
March can be a long, tough month that seems to drag on and on—especially during a true Canadian winter, when it’s not uncommon to have…
Dwayne Dubois, chief financial officer of Big Rock Brewery, a Calgary-based craft beer maker, reveals why it is one of Alberta’s Top 50 employers. What…
At I Love Rewards, a developer of HR rewards and recognition software, acknowledging employees for exceptional work isn’t just something the sales crew talks about…
For years, U.S. companies stood virtually alone in their focus on wellness. But recently, there has been a global surge in workplace wellness programs as…
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…