In today’s challenging economy, Canadian employers need to control costs in all aspects of their business—and the cost of benefits is becoming one of the…
The National Post recently published a commentary, “Profiting from green hysteria,” on a seminar organized by the Investment Funds Institute of Canada on opportunities to…
As with any other pool of assets, the key to success in managing the investment portfolios of endowments and foundations lies in establishing a strong…
Plant closures, facility shutdowns, bankruptcies and layoffs are all words that generate anxiety. Unfortunately, they are a reality for hundreds of Canadians each day. To…
Tight Squeeze August 01, 2009 | Alyssa Hodder Employers today are facing more than just the usual pension and benefits issues. Cost control isn’t optional—for…
For employers struggling in this economic uncertainty, the desire to make changes to their employee retirement income arrangements will be strong if the changes will…
HOOPP fared well during the downturn. To what do you attribute this? I attribute it to a change in focus when we moved to a…
In the case of a marriage breakdown, some separating spouses must share accrued pension benefits to divide family property equitably. However, the options for how…
The pension committee plays an integral role in the administration and management of a pension plan. In today’s uncertain economic environment, pension plan risks and…
Establishing sound work/life balance policies now as part of your pandemic planning may save your business in the future. Recent concerns about Influenza A(N1H1)…
Hard times can take a toll on employees’ mental health. What can employers do to help? While she can now talk about it with a…
Work, family, finances…sometimes, these demands can be too much to handle. How can employers help employees manage stress more effectively? For many organizations, the HR…
Karen Liberman of the Mood Disorders Association of Ontario speaks frankly on the prevalence of mental illness, why we need to talk about it and…
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…