GM employees are healthier these days thanks to the joint efforts of Eva Csendes and Lyle Hargrove Employees at three General Motors (GM) assembly plants…
Overcoming a massive personal setback, Wolfgang Zimmerman has devoted his life to supporting the rights of injured workers Wolfgang Zimmerman got into the disability management…
Through hours spent writing, speaking and collaborating, Allan Smofsky has helped define workplace health in Canada In order to improve workplace health, you have to…
Michelle Knudson’s wellness incentive program is improving the health of hospital employees It’s not always easy to quantify the impact of a workplace wellness program.…
Job changes linked to poorer mental health Job loss and other work-related changes can affect more than a person’s wallet. Employment has a profound impact…
Canadians are generally healthy people. Thanks to a high standard of living and public health efforts, such as smoking cessation, immunization and seatbelt safety…
Perks a new weapon in talent war As the labour market tightens and competition for talent reaches new heights, companies are revisiting their benefits in…
Volatile markets have taken their toll on the Top 40 Money Managers of 2008. But they recognize that this crisis, too, will pass. This Top…
The world is watching to see how pension funds manage risk in a challenging and changing market environment. Pension funds, especially defined benefit (DB) arrangements,…
Managers—and, by extension, plan sponsors—must ensure that socially responsible investments get proper due diligence before they are included or excluded from portfolios. The growth of…
Phased retirement could have a huge impact on the way employers attract and retain employees in the future. With the first cohort of baby boomers…
We brought together senior representatives from money management firms in a “virtual round table” to discuss the issues facing Canada’s largest pension asset managers. Participants:…
Every company needs a captain to lead it, but how well does the executive compensation package reflect the contribution to the team? With no cap…
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…