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Are traditional benefits good enough?

Are traditional benefits good enough?

With three or more generations in the workplace, traditional benefits may not be enough to satisfy employees’ needs.

A holistic approach to healthcare

A holistic approach to healthcare

Which country has the better healthcare system, Canada or the U.S.? While both systems offer many benefits and challenges, I believe the U.S. model is…

  • December 30, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 10:52
Best of benefits in 2014

Best of benefits in 2014

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…

  • By: Staff
  • December 29, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 10:38
Plan sponsors: What’s on your wish list?

Plan sponsors: What’s on your wish list?

The holidays are a magical time. For many of us, they offer a period of reflection, renewal and planning for the coming year. It’s a…

New Brunswick reviews mandatory drug plan

New Brunswick reviews mandatory drug plan

New Brunswick plans to eliminate private sector obligations related to the Prescription and Catastrophic Drug Insurance Act, says a Towers Watson Client Advisory.

  • By: Staff
  • December 18, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 11:06
Genetic testing: The next employee benefit?

Genetic testing: The next employee benefit?

Organizations often look to their benefits for innovative ways to differentiate themselves from others as they compete for talent. A look to recent developments in…

  • December 17, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 10:42
Managing the growing risk of opioid addictions

Managing the growing risk of opioid addictions

Stan* was a long-time employee at a major technical manufacturer in a safety-sensitive job. When a work injury required knee surgery, he was prescribed an…

Understanding drug pricing key for sustainability

Understanding drug pricing key for sustainability

One way employers can stay on top of their drug spending is to understand how Canada’s medication prices are formed and to educate their employees…

  • By: Staff
  • December 15, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 10:02
Industrial Alliance launches drug cost management tool

Industrial Alliance launches drug cost management tool

Industrial Alliance Insurance and Financial Services has introduced a drug cost management tool for its group insurance clients.

  • By: Staff
  • December 10, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 11:28
4 tips for improving millennial workers’ health

4 tips for improving millennial workers’ health

Millennials aren’t prioritizing medical care, compared to other generations. Yet they’re the most likely to want employers that play an active role in supporting their…

  • By: Staff
  • December 8, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 09:49
Pharmacy management strategies reduce costs by up to 24%

Pharmacy management strategies reduce costs by up to 24%

Canadian employers that use drug plan management strategies such as pay-direct cards, generic substitution or dispensing fee caps can realize significantly lower healthcare costs.

  • By: Staff
  • December 8, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 09:45
8 important benefits plan metrics to consider

8 important benefits plan metrics to consider

I came across a few unique plan experiences within the past month. On the surface, things looked very positive, but for different reasons, the experiences…

  • December 4, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 11:50
Age-based drug plans outdated: Report

Age-based drug plans outdated: Report

Provinces with age-based drug coverage should switch to income-based plans to head off serious financial pressure over the next few decades, says a C.D. Howe…

  • By: Staff
  • December 4, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 09:18
Provinces should provide full and universal pharmacare: Report

Provinces should provide full and universal pharmacare: Report

An Institute for Research on Public Policy study says discontinuing seniors’ drug benefits is a step in the wrong direction. Provinces should instead provide full…

  • By: Staff
  • December 3, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 10:34
Strategy: Wish list

Strategy: Wish list

Why Wishabi’s growth-focused philosophy is a perfect fit.

  • By: Tammy Burns
  • December 1, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 07:00

Editorial: The collaborators

In an ever-changing work environment, “soft skills” are increasingly becoming must-haves in the workplace.

Your talent tool kit: Wellness at work

Your talent tool kit: Wellness at work

Offering comprehensive health assessments can keep your top performers happy, healthy and engaged.

Conference coverage: Perfect match

Conference coverage: Perfect match

Providers and pharmacies come together around mutual goals, bringing new opportunities for benefits plan sponsors.

  • By: Karen Welds
  • December 1, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 07:00
Medavie Blue Cross partners with Lung Association

Medavie Blue Cross partners with Lung Association

Medavie Blue Cross and the Canadian Lung Association have formed a partnership to help link people living with or at risk of chronic respiratory disease…

  • By: Staff
  • November 27, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 15:29
Doing it right: Best practices in employee benefits

Doing it right: Best practices in employee benefits

I recently had an enlightening conversation with a client on a strategic perspective regarding employee benefits plans. The client asked a simple question: Who does…

Employees value their benefits

Employees value their benefits

The vast majority of American workers say their benefits package is important to their decision to take a job, as supported by the high take-up…

  • By: Staff
  • November 19, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 10:20
4 tips to manage dental plan costs

4 tips to manage dental plan costs

A 1970s toothpaste commercial told TV viewers to put their money where their mouth is. Today, the lion’s share of the cost in most employer-sponsored…

Industrial Alliance joins global benefits network

Industrial Alliance joins global benefits network

Industrial Alliance Insurance and Financial Services has signed a partnership agreement with Allianz Global Benefits.

  • By: Staff
  • November 11, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 09:14
4 factors affecting your benefits plans

4 factors affecting your benefits plans

Are your employee benefits plans well positioned for tomorrow? At a recent Aon Hewitt Health Forum in Oakville, Ont., Tim Clarke, chief innovation leader, health…

What could plan sponsors do with $61.6 million every year?

What could plan sponsors do with $61.6 million every year?

What could we do in an area like this if we had nearly $62 million every year to invest in plan members instead of lighting…

  • November 3, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 11:32