In Elaine Nolan et al. v. Kerry (Canada) Inc. et al., the Supreme Court of Canada reviewed several issues—most significantly, the level of deference to…
The economic crisis of 2008 significantly diminished the assets held by Canadian pension plan funds, impairing the solvency funding levels of defined benefit (DB) pension…
The West has certainly been an active contributor to the incredible activity on the pension reform front that we have seen since 2007. Following a…
And the winners are… the envelope, please! The Who’s Who in Workplace Health awards are designed to honour individuals and organizations that have demonstrated leadership…
Throw everything you’ve got at chronic pain claims early on and you might just lessen future disability payouts, say the experts. Maria Czarnota learned just…
Working Well seeks out Canada’s best and brightest employers—those who not only support, but also promote wellness in their workplace. This issue, we take a…
There have been more than 78,000 deaths related to chronic diseases in Canada so far this year, with the leading killers being cardiovascular disease, cancer,…
While overseeing the health of shift workers and those working in remote locations can present an organizational challenge, attention to detail can keep these employees…
If you read every e-mail that entered my in-box, you’d have a pretty bleak outlook these days as far as healthy workplaces were concerned. Take,…
Recession not the time to trim health benefits Survey suggests balance must be struck between managing costs and employee productivity While it may be tempting…
There is more talk about the links between organizational health, productivity and employee well-being as awareness of the return on investment of such initiatives spreads.…
According to a recent Royal Bank of Canada study, 28% of baby boomers have delayed retirement, thanks to low portfolio balances and a turbulent economy.…
A year ago, employers in Canada and elsewhere were grappling with the problem of how to encourage retirement-eligible baby boomers to stay on the job…
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…