Plan sponsors continue to face numerous issues, and, as another year comes to an end, we take a look back at some of the best benefits-related stories.
While there were many great benefits stories that were published over the past year, these were the five most-read benefits stories on BenefitsCanada.com published in 2014.
What employers need to know about rheumatoid arthritis
As rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a leading cause of disability and can be a significant claims cost driver, it’s important to understand how RA impacts those who have been diagnosed with it and what employers can do to support positive health outcomes for their employees with this disease.
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Medical marijuana: Considerations for plan sponsors
April 1 ushered in a new era with respect to the medical use of marijuana in Canada. There are emerging implications for plan sponsors that should be considered proactively.
The next generation of benefits plans
A little over a decade ago, group benefits were standard fare: traditional health, dental and vision, geared toward the undemanding average employee. But changing demographics have triggered a culture shift, prompting canny employers to fine-tune their total rewards packages to stay ahead of the hiring curve.
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The missing link: The connection between physical and mental health
Growing awareness—particularly over the last several years—of the significant impact that mental illness has on workplace productivity, employee engagement and organizational budgets has prompted employers to begin developing strategies to encourage mental health in the workplace.
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Games employees play
As employers look for new and innovative ways to engage employees in wellness and motivate them to commit to healthy behaviours, while reducing their healthcare costs, gamification is becoming more and more prevalent—both as an effective behavioural bridge from intention to action, and as an effective motivator in helping the new behaviour stick.
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