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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on why a majority of Canadians are planning to switch jobs this year was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here…

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Pharmacare, access to virtual health care among priorities for Benefits Alliance in 2025

Advocacy on the federal government’s pharmacare program will continue to be a core focus for the Benefits Alliance in 2025, says Carolyne Eagan, the association’s…

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How changes to parental, illness leave, job posting requirements could impact Ontario employers

In light of upcoming changes to Ontario’s employment leave policies, as well as new requirements for job postings, it’s important for employers to review and…

Conference Coverage

Coverage of the Face to Face Drug Plan Management Forum

Benefits Canada’s Face to Face Drug Plan Management Forum has been running for nearly 20 years and is the industry’s most popular drug benefits conference.…

Conference Coverage

2024 Face to Face in Drug Plan Management Forum: Balancing treatment, drug plan sustainability with ADHD in the workplace

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder, affecting up to nine per cent of children and five per cent of adults, said Marie-Hélène Dugal,…

Conference Coverage

2024 Face to Face Drug Plan Management Forum: Using drug plans to address women’s health at all life stages

Women face unique health challenges throughout their lives — across most age groups, women experience higher rates of chronic diseases compared to men, said Neda…

Conference Coverage

2024 Face to Face Drug Plan Management Forum: The connection between drug benefit utilization and women’s health

Canada’s workforce increasingly reflects the unique health challenges faced by its female population. Between 2018 and 2023, women represented a little more than half of…

Conference Coverage

2024 Face to Face Drug Plan Management Forum: Precision oncology plays critical role in breast cancer treatment

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in Canada, predominantly affecting women, with more than 29,000 diagnoses in 2023. It’s complexity is underscored by more…

Conference Coverage

2024 Face to Face Drug Plan Management Forum: Panel: A look at the evolution of drug coverage

Advances in medical science and innovations in drug development necessitate updated drug plan strategies, according to Frédéric Leblanc (pictured far right), strategic leader of drug…

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2024 Face to Face Drug Plan Management Forum: Employer-provided drug plans drive healthy, productive workplaces

Private drug plans play a pivotal role in ensuring faster and broader access to medications for 27 million Canadians, said Joe Farago, executive director of…

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Health/wellness

79% of Canadian employees report improved well-being due to flexibility of hybrid work: survey

More than three-quarters (79 per cent) of Canadian employees say their overall well-being has significantly improved due to the greater flexibility offered by hybrid working,…

  • By: Staff
  • January 22, 2025 January 22, 2025
  • 15:00
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Health/wellness

Bell Let’s Talk Day providing opportunities to promote mental-health resources, open communication

Bell Let’s Talk Day provides an opportunity to promote internal mental-health resources to employees and establish more open communication, says Jessica Reid, the company’s director…

Benefits Canada News

Six in 10 Canadian employees planning to change jobs this year: survey

Six in 10 Canadian (57 per cent) employees say they’re either in the process of moving employers or may seek new employment in the next…

  • By: Staff
  • January 21, 2025 January 21, 2025
  • 15:00

Top 10 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of 2024

From the unlocking of pension benefits in Nova Scotia to new pay transparency rules in Ontario, stories about pension and employment legislation caught the eyes…

  • By: Staff
  • December 23, 2024 December 19, 2024
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New technologies, industry partnerships stemming the tide of benefits fraud

In 2016, the Toronto Transit Commission sued its insurer for allegedly not having appropriate benefits fraud controls in place to detect unusual trends or patterns.…

How plan sponsors can support employees going through a divorce

Going through a divorce can be an extremely stressful and emotional experience and, unsurprisingly, the impacts can spill into the workplace. “[Employees may be] at…

How to streamline benefits plans during a merger or acquisition

When a company is undergoing a merger or acquisition, it’s important to maintain consistency regarding benefits plans and streamline the process as much as possible.…

  • By: Sadie Janes
  • December 13, 2024 December 12, 2024
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Q&A with Marriott Hotels of Canada’s Candice Li

The hospitality company’s pension and benefits manager discusses gen Z in the workforce, student debt repayment programs and family vacations. Q: What new programs or…

So long foosball, hello savings: How work perks are evolving amid the rising cost of living

The workplace programs, tools and supports that employees value have changed over the last four years, leading many employers to pause certain office perks, such…

61% of Canadian workers say return-to-workplace mandates impose financial burden: survey

Nearly two-thirds (61 per cent) of Canadian employees say return-to-worksite mandates impose a financial burden, a percentage that increases to 70 per cent among hybrid…

  • By: Staff
  • May 22, 2024 May 22, 2024
  • 15:00

New incentives could boost satisfaction with in-person work, but few employers are making changes

Justin Ryan Horton has two jobs. When he’s not working 24-hour shifts as a firefighter, he’s working as an administrative assistant for a local community…

U.S. government launching initiative to encourage more employee ownership

The U.S. Department of Labor is launching an employee ownership initiative to encourage more employers and employees to take advantage of these opportunities. The new…

  • By: Staff
  • July 26, 2023 July 25, 2023
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