Louise Ogilvie, vice-president, corporate services, with the Canadian Institute for Health Information, talks about our healthcare system and CIHI’s role. What is the Canadian Institute…
It starts with biometrics testing and an accelerometer (an advanced pedometer), but where the wellness program ends is really up the employee. For Stantec, an…
At BC Hydro, the compensation is competitive with other organizations in the industry and the benefits are generous. However, because the utility company is a…
Cameco knows that sometimes, the best way to get the talent you need is to cultivate it yourself. Rather than try to pluck skilled workers…
Employees drive new levels of flexibility and innovation among employers as growth in the West outpaces the labour force. The energy and natural resources sectors…
Western Canada is collectively holding its breath, waiting to see how the future of pensions will unfold. The energy-led economic boom has caused employment growth…
The markets are in a downward spiral. Wall Street stalwarts are toppling with alarming succession. Your office reverberates with panicked calls from clients, demanding to…
Plan sponsors are using new weapons in the attraction and retention battle. Talent shows haven’t changed much over the years. I remember watching Star Search…
British Columbia’s Minister of Finance, Colin Hansen, discusses retirement savings, healthcare issues and workforce challenges in the province. What solutions are in place to help…
Each year, private plans lose large sums of money to benefits fraud, which also drives up plan costs. But there are steps that employers can…
Why employers should consider educating employees on long-term care planning to help them address future health issues. It’s no secret that Canadian employers are worried…
Will the performance of emerging market equities take flight? Or will it be grounded—at least for the short term? Today’s global environment is uncertain, and…
In challenging markets, investors seek to minimize risk. Through the benefits of diversification, global REITs may add value to a portfolio. Previous research has established…
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…