An on-site gym isn’t wishful thinking. Consider the followingfactors when making a business case for on-the-job fitness. In 2000, Christie Digital Systems Canada, Inc. opened…
Executive health programs offer business leaders new ways to take stock of their most valuable personal asset—their health. They have jam-packed schedules, massive responsibilities and…
The Stats Canadian workers stressed out A recent survey by global recruitment firm Kelly Services reveals that Canadian workers are the second-most stressed-out group in…
The case for work-life balance is stronger than ever. Why don’t we have it yet? “It’s a nice place to visit, but i wouldn’t want…
Wellness programs: failure to evaluate Most readers would agree that wellness programs are alive and flourishing in Canada, given that these programs are prominently featured…
Counting sheep? Try dollars—Insomnia costs employers billions Can’t sleep? Here’s another thing to toss and turn over: Canadian workers troubled by insomnia are losing more…
HR Managers should do their homework on the new Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) before discussing RRSPs and TFSAs with disabled employees. Otherwise they may…
After emerging from the horrors of 2008, the folks at the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec were no doubt looking to 2009 with…
How fiduciary liability insurance can help Plan sponsors guard against future member litigation. The current economic turbulence, combined with increasing numbers of retirees, is creating…
The group insurance industry isn’t immune to the current economy. However, insurers are expecting to bring change and innovation to the marketplace as a result…
Employers need to keep long-term goals in mind when implementing short-term workforce strategies. The economy has cooled down to uncomfortable temperatures, but Canadian employers are…
Investors have clearly expressed a vote of no confidence in the markets. So how will we get out of this financial fix? I was at…
Are target date funds a healthy choice for plan sponsors concerned about member engagement? Many plan members remain in a state of investment and retirement…
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…