New motion impacts insurance plans
According to Eckler Group News, a federal Ways and Means motion was tabled in mid-October by Jim Flaherty, minister of finance, which will impact taxation…
- By: Staff
- November 1, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 12:15
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Disclosure vs. communication: More than just semantics
Disclosure—it’s a word that’s popping up with increasing frequency in the pension world. In fact, it’s hard to turn around these days without tripping over…
- By: Susan Deller
- October 22, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 10:55
Roll video: Pension costs, PRPPs, social media
PRPPs and social media strategy Watch this video Katherine Strutt, general manager of the Saskatchewan Pension Plan (SPP), gives her opinion on who will best…
- By: Staff
- October 19, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 11:35
How is phased retirement impacting employers?
The days of golf and gardening seem to be passé for the new age of retirees. Working in retirement, or “phased retirement,” as it’s been…
- By: April Scott-Clarke
- September 17, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 08:08
And the winner is…
This year’s winner in the Lifetime Achievement category of the Benefits Canada Workplace Health & Benefits Awards is, Claudine Ducharme from Morneau Shepell. Ducharme is…
- By: Staff
- September 14, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 11:59
asrTrust retirees like Facebook
What do you do when you have a growing funding shortfall, an apprehensive membership, and virtually no communications infrastructure or budget? You set up a…
- By: Susan Deller
- September 13, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 09:39
4 compensation trends for 2013
Last week in Toronto, Mercer projected an average salary increase of 3.2% for 2013. This number was based on the firm’s 2012/13 Compensation Planning Survey,…
- By: Brooke Smith
- September 11, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 07:56
10 tips for junior consultants
Evolving demands require consultants to be smarter, more collaborative and increasingly results-focused. We asked Sarah J. Beech, president of Pal Benefits, to provide some pointers…
- By: Marcia McDougall
- September 6, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 07:35
Rise of the multi-consultant
Many Canadian employers that weathered the economic downturn have surfaced with a more cautious attitude. They are often more cost-conscious and risk-averse.
- By: Marcia McDougall
- September 5, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 09:00
Are you giving raises in 2013?
A new study has found that those living in the western provinces are going to make out better in the pay department next year. But…
- By: Staff
- August 28, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 09:02
Researchers seek ways to improve healthcare for older adults
A study by University of Victoria researchers aims to help older adults and their families navigate long-term-care services more effectively while advising decision-makers on ways…
- By: Canadian Healthcare Network Staff
- August 24, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 10:34
3 ways to increase your benefits reach
According to Statistics Canada projections, one out of every four working Canadians could be age 55 or older by 2021 and, therefore, at or near…
- By: Moracine Graham
- August 22, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 22:16
Employees know culture best
“I always thought our culture was something that evolved from me and my core values as an organization,” says Aldo Cundari, chairman, CEO of Cundari,…
- By: April Scott-Clarke
- August 21, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 13:22
Help wanted: Going outside for communication services
Why now, when money is tight, are more and more employers turning to outside help with communication? At a basic level, the reasons are simple…
- By: Susan Deller
- August 9, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 10:46
U.S. employees want fewer benefits, more time off
Half of American workers who receive paid time off in the country’s 10 largest cities would sacrifice a workplace benefit for more paid time off.
- By: SmallBizAdvisor.ca staff
- July 30, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 22:19
Who are your caregiving employees?
With the aging boomer population and increased longevity, many employees have to worry not only about childcare but also about eldercare for aging parents and…
- By: Jamie Marcellus
- July 30, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 09:43
How employers can make the most of social media trends
Benefits Canada chatted with Amber (Mac) MacArthur—a consultant, television host and journalist specializing in technology and social media—about how employers can make the most of…
- By: Alyssa Hodder
- July 27, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 10:49
Trust and transparency when choosing a consultant
Finding the right benefits consultant is as important a task as selecting your firm’s lawyer or accountant. These professionals play an integral role in the…
- July 26, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 13:32
How have benefits and pension plans changed in the last 35 years?
As Benefits Canada celebrates its 35th anniversary, we took the opportunity to go back to the source to explore why employers offer employee benefits programs…
- By: Leigh Doyle
- July 17, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 09:28
Case study: DPRA’s focus on employee feedback
The secret to Jim Micak’s satisfaction with his benefits plan is an employee survey. The president and CEO of DPRA Canada and corporate director of…
- By: Staff
- July 13, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 09:50
Highlights of the 2012 Benefits & Pension Summit
On April 23 and 24, 2012, Benefits Canada hosted its annual Benefits & Pension Summit. More than 450 delegates attended to hear the latest in…
- By: Staff
- July 13, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 09:07
High engagement means better profits
Consulting firm Towers Watson says it has found evidence that employers with a fully engaged workforce tend to have higher profit margins.
- By: Staff, with files from Canadian Press
- July 11, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 11:56
ClaimSecure acquired by Katz Group
Healthcare management and technology firm ClaimSecure has been acquired by Katz Group, which owns the retail pharmacy chain Rexall.
- By: Staff
- July 11, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 08:45
7 social media risks and tips
In many cases, the use of social media in the workplace has resulted in “time theft” or breaches in privacy or confidentiality rights of co-workers…
- By: Lisa C. Cabel
- July 10, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 12:49
B.C.’s anti-bullying law in effect
British Columbia is the most recent province to take a stand against workplace bullying. Amendments to the province’s Workers Compensation Act came into effect on…
- By: Tammy Burns
- July 10, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 09:30