U.S. employees are participating in employer-sponsored DC plans at a record high rate, says a recent report from Aon Hewitt. And this is a direct…
Executive compensation—particularly within publicly traded companies—has come under increased scrutiny in recent years as the economy has faced significant downturns. As a result, corporations need…
Social media and technology are creating new opportunities to communicate with plan members, according to Kate Nazar, assistant vice-president, client relationships, group retirement services, with…
The drug sector is on the verge of a massive transformation that will create a new, outcome-centric industry, and it’s all being driven by technology,…
Ontario’s Pay Equity Office (PEO) has requested information from private sector employers in an effort to assess the effectiveness of legislation to close the gender…
A lack of communication and transparency with stakeholders and employees have been found to be the biggest mistake companies make during a corporate or operational…
According to a recent Nanos Research public opinion poll conducted for the Canadian Medical Association (CMA), 20%, or one in five, British Columbians would be…
Support for informal caregivers and research money were small but positive steps taken to enhance the Canadian healthcare system in the 2011 budget, but much…
Employee morale and burnout are the biggest concerns among Canadian employers, far outstripping the concerns over attracting new talent, according to a survey by Right…
Senior leaders and managers, not employee themselves, are primarily responsible for employee engagement, according to a recent survey. Conducted by Psychometrics Canada, the study found…
The Ordre des pharmaciens du Québec calls for legislative changes to relieve the congestion of the health system and reduce wait time. In a proposal…
Download the Pension and Benefits Legal Directory Over the last two decades, the pension and benefits industry has had its share of legal issues. Following…
Standard Life has launched a YouTube Channel to aid pension plan members in understanding their plan’s financial statement and motivate them to become more involved…
Hiring in 2011 is expected to increase—particularly in the U.S.—and companies are going to be facing the issue of how to retain their key talent,…
As a plan sponsor, you have likely lived through at least one request for proposal (RFP) process—for payroll, insurance services, actuarial or benefits consulting, recordkeeping…
A University of British Columbia (UBC) study shows that there are enough pharmacies situated throughout Ontario communities to absorb many closures without negatively affecting geographic…
On the heels of recent high-profile pension insolvencies such as Nortel, a patchwork of confused and ill-conceived remedial legislation in 2010 is at various stages…
OMERS Private Equity has acquired Toronto-based CBI Health Group from private equity firm Callisto Capital LP. “CBI is one of the largest, most diverse health…
The dissenting disabled employees of Nortel have filed a leave to appeal to the Court of Appeal of Ontario to gain a last minute reprieve…
Compensation budgets are likely to remain intact for 2011, with variable pay continuing to play an increasingly important role in the compensation package. Aon Hewitt’s…
Is flex for our company? Does it work better than the traditional one-size-fits-all approach? Many plan sponsors have mulled over these questions for the last…
For business owners looking to attract and retain top talent, providing group insurance has become a critical business investment. A survey of Canadians, done by…
We all know the workforce is changing. Today it’s the most culturally and generationally diverse than any other time in history. It’s also the oldest,…
U.S. employers should expect 2011 healthcare cost increases to be at their highest levels in the past five years, according to an analysis by Hewitt…
Following on the heels of its recent decisions in McGill University Health Centre and Honda Canada Inc. v. Keays, the Supreme Court of Canada has…