Creating and supporting an environment of diversity and inclusion is top of mind for most employers today. With increasing globalization and a highly competitive marketplace,…
iA Financial Group is introducing an online enrolment tool for its group benefits members. The tool, which can be accessed through a smartphone, tablet or computer,…
Canadian participation rates in workplace wellness programs are extremely low, with just 11 per cent of employees participating on a regular basis and 23 per…
As workforces become more scattered, how can employers ensure they reach all of their workers through their wellness efforts? “Today’s environment is very different from…
Benefits Canada is proud to announce the list of finalists for the upcoming 2018 Workplace Benefits Awards. Winners across 10 categories will be announced at a…
Great-West Life Assurance Co. has made three appointments to its executive team. Karrina Dusablon has joined the company as vice-president of national accounts for its plan…
Golf Town Ltd. is giving its workforce a little nudge to help get its communications across. Last year, the retailer connected with Nudge Rewards Inc., introducing the technology…
When employers are making changes, such as introducing a new benefits or pension offering, scaling back health benefits or changing plan design, it’s important to engage employees and give them…
When left unchecked, absenteeism is like a termite that stealthily eats into employee engagement, team morale and organizational output, often costing companies millions of dollars…
By taking the use of data to the next level, employers and insurers can improve their ability to promote better health through benefits plans. That…
Canadian employees and plan sponsors are on the same page when it comes to the quality of their health benefits plans, according to the 2018…
The majority (81 per cent) of plan sponsors said they have a philosophy or long-term view that defines why they offer benefits plans and that…
CGI Group Inc. hosted its annual mental-health month in May, focusing this year on the support that employees can receive from their employer and their colleagues,…
While a recent court ruling has given some relief to plan sponsors concerned about having an obligation cover medical marijuana under their benefits plans, they…
More than a third (39 per cent) of U.S. employers see promise in using behavioural economics to help employees adhere to their medical treatment plans,…
Some organizations are unique. Their employees are genuinely excited to be at work and an undercurrent of energy and vitality permeates the air. They’ve transformed the…
While she has 20 years of experience in the industry, Sheila Phillips is aware of how difficult it is to know everything in the benefits…
More than ever, mental health is at the centre of our national conversation. From mayors to chief executive officers to well-known Canadians, mental health has never had…
Companies are falling short when it comes to having comprehensive policies on substance use, according to a new report by the Canadian Centre on Substance…
With studies showing high levels of employee stress about their finances that’s translating into lost productivity, absenteeism or health issues, the time is right for financial wellness…
Ericsson is adding sleep and nutrition features to its online wellness program to educate employees and motivate changes in behaviour. Its E-Health program, which began in…
With studies suggesting some gaps in financial literacy among millennials, a panel at the 2018 Benefits and Pension Summit will tackle ways of educating and reaching younger plan members.…
After reviewing, summarizing and translating more than 40 academic studies on cancer in the workplace, Chris Bonnett, principal consultant at H3 Consulting, found no lack…
Green Shield Canada is rolling out a new biosimilar transition program as a pilot project through the first half of 2018, with an aim to extending it to…
Organizations that involve organizational leadership in their wellness programs and offer stress management within the program are more likely to notice a positive effect on health-care costs and…