Revisiting the plan sponsor’s role in the retirement process. In the aftermath of the market meltdown, plan members nearing retirement are more fearful than ever…
Increased disclosure in climate change reporting is welcome news for investors. The unprecedented turmoil in financial markets and economies around the world has drastically changed…
The Ontario Expert Commission on Pensions report has left single employer plans on the sidelines. The Ontario Expert Commission on Pensions (OECP) carried a heavy…
OECP Report Underwhelms For defined benefit (DB ) plan sponsors looking for relief from the financial and legal issues that have made DB plans problematic,…
Legislation around plan termination, an end to mandatory retirement and rulings in significant court cases all contributed to pension developments in 2008. But what will…
As the workforce changes, employers will have to re-examine their benefits plans and workplace policies to meet the new needs of their employees. Employers are…
Bell Aliant keeps prescription drug costs top of mind for its employees—and their doctors. Bell Aliant Regional Communications, the regional telecommunications company for Atlantic Canada…
When it comes to aging, health and healthcare, there’s no way to predict the future—but employers and employees can at least plan in advance.. Baby…
Why managing HR risk is important in a tough economic environment. HR risk comprises the challenges inherent in managing people, programs and processes, both inside…
This year has seen a shift in how employers are looking at group benefits legislation and plan design. When Bob Dylan wrote the classic folk…
What challenges and opportunities await investors in 2009 and beyond? Before making investment forecasts, it is important to reflect on the recent failures of major…
Canadian defined benefit plan sponsors are looking for new ways to manage risk, but they are divided on which path to take. It’s been a…
Capital accumulation plan providers have witnessed some serious storms this year. Now, they are focused on helping members stay afloat by educating them in preparation…
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…