When it comes to dealing with short-term disability, employers may have more options available than they think. A company’s goal is to generate revenues that…
Although a new year typically brings an increase in health and dental claims, some insurers are seeing an abnormal spike in paramedical services. They question…
Alternative assets can generate above-index returns, but investors need to do their due diligence when it comes to performance and risk management. Smart investors understand…
As plan balances plummet, employees are worried about their future retirement. Could advice be the ace in the hole for employers? “You got to know…
Practical strategies for employers to help manage the costs associated with employee pension plans. It is always a good idea to be prudent with expenditures,…
Containing costs and increasing flexibility within group benefits and retirement savings programs are issues that small businesses face year after year. And, in light of…
Sometimes we all just need a little advice—especially when it comes to our investments. On the topic of investment advice for capital accumulation plan (CAP)…
Investment advice isn’t the only option—some plan sponsors opt for broader retirement planning education instead. Cadillac Fairview doesn’t do investment advice. “We did not want…
Scott Perkin, President of the Association of Canadian Pension Management, shares his views on the pension panel report. What is the reaction of the Association…
Employers can turn to financial advice, portable voluntary benefits and transition services to help employees survive today’s economic conditions. The downturn in Canada is less…
With the three expert panel reports now out on the pension reform table, it’s time for a little compare and contrast. For years, the federal…
The Health Council of Canada recently released two companion reports on the National Pharmaceuticals Strategy. Dr. Neil MacKinnon, contributor to the reports, discusses the NPS…
Balancing work and personal life can be a challenge for employees, but employers that invest in targeted programs can help ease the burden. To help…
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…