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Addressing racism as an employer must begin with listening

Addressing racism as an employer must begin with listening

Organizations all over the world are pledging their commitments to anti-Black racism as global protests over the police killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and many others,…

Plan sponsors want to send targeted health communications, but members still wary: survey

More than three-quarters (79 per cent) of plan sponsors said they’re interested in their benefits providers sending targeted communications to plan members, according to the 2020…

  • By: Staff
  • July 2, 2020 November 23, 2020
  • 09:00
Employers change up Pride celebrations amid coronavirus

Employers change up Pride celebrations amid coronavirus

Employers across Canada were forced to adjust their Pride celebrations in June as the coronavirus pandemic necessitated social distancing and most traditional parades and events were cancelled. “[The…

Benefits plan members, sponsors cite low levels of knowledge on pharmacare: survey

Benefits plan members, sponsors cite low levels of knowledge on pharmacare: survey

While 67 per cent of Canadian plan members described their level of knowledge about a possible national pharmacare program as low or medium, 27 per…

  • By: Staff
  • June 30, 2020 November 11, 2020
  • 09:15
What factors are impacting Canadians’ mental health during pandemic?

What factors are impacting Canadians’ mental health during pandemic?

Employment status, income level and helpful coping strategies are key factors impacting how Canadians feel about their mental health, according to a new survey by the Mental…

  • By: Staff
  • June 29, 2020 November 12, 2020
  • 09:45
Half of Canadian plan members confident their benefits plan covers high-cost drugs: survey

Half of Canadian plan members confident their benefits plan covers high-cost drugs: survey

Nearly half (49 per cent) of Canadian plan members said they’re confident their group benefits plan will cover medications for serious diseases such as cancer…

  • By: Staff
  • June 29, 2020 November 12, 2020
  • 09:00
Drug adherence an increasing issue for plan members, sponsors, finds survey

Drug adherence an increasing issue for plan members, sponsors, finds survey

While 55 per cent of Canadian plan members take at least one medication on a regular basis, this increases to 70 per cent among those…

  • By: Staff
  • June 26, 2020 November 12, 2020
  • 09:00

Sanofi survey finds age a factor in levels of workplace stress

While benefits plan members are experiencing levels of stress that impact their productivity at work, a growing number feel their employer is supporting their mental…

  • By: Staff
  • June 25, 2020 November 23, 2020
  • 08:50
Survey finds health apps, digital devices growing in popularity

Survey finds health apps, digital devices growing in popularity

Benefits plan members are increasingly using digital devices and mobile apps to improve their health, according to the 2020 Sanofi Canada health-care survey. More than…

  • By: Staff
  • June 24, 2020 November 12, 2020
  • 09:05
How is benefits plan design evolving?

How is benefits plan design evolving?

About three-quarters (72 per cent) of Canadians with a workplace health benefits plan have a traditional plan and 28 per cent have a flex plan,…

  • By: Staff
  • June 23, 2020 November 12, 2020
  • 09:00

Role of data integration in disability management post-pandemic

The long-term economic impacts of the COVID-19 s pandemic is anybody’s best guess, as are its long-term health impacts. Emerging evidence shows that, even after recovering…

  • June 23, 2020 November 23, 2020
  • 08:30
HP Canada finds balance between inclusion, intrusion while onboarding during coronavirus

HP Canada finds balance between inclusion, intrusion while onboarding during coronavirus

For many employers, the newly digital office environment necessitated by the coronavirus pandemic can be awkward, especially for recent graduates entering career-track jobs for the…

PMPRB publishes new draft guidelines, launches 30-day consultation

As reported earlier this month, the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board has published a new draft of its guidelines and launched a 30-day written consultation…

Employee, employer views on quality of benefits plans differ, finds Sanofi survey

Employee, employer views on quality of benefits plans differ, finds Sanofi survey

While nearly half (47 per cent) of Canadian employees described their health benefits plan as excellent or very good, this number is at the low…

  • By: Staff
  • June 22, 2020 November 12, 2020
  • 09:00
Global employers increasing emphasis on work-life balance: survey

Global employers increasing emphasis on work-life balance: survey

The majority (95 per cent) of global employers said they include emotional and mental-health programs in their corporate well-being platforms, according to a new survey…

  • By: Staff
  • June 19, 2020 November 12, 2020
  • 15:15
Majority of benefits plan members agree workplace culture encourages wellness: survey

Majority of benefits plan members agree workplace culture encourages wellness: survey

More than three-quarters (77 per cent) of Canadian benefits plan members agree their workplace culture or environment encourages health and wellness, according to the 2020…

75% of global workers feel employers are looking after their well-being during coronavirus

75% of global workers feel employers are looking after their well-being during coronavirus

Three-quarters (75 per cent) of global employees said they feel their employers have been taking care of their well-being during the coronavirus pandemic, according to…

  • By: Staff
  • June 19, 2020 November 11, 2020
  • 09:02
Survey finds half of Canadians don’t know how to find virtual-care services

Survey finds half of Canadians don’t know how to find virtual-care services

More than half (55 per cent) of Canadians said they don’t know how to find virtual-care services, according to a survey by Sun Life Canada’s…

  • By: Staff
  • June 19, 2020 November 12, 2020
  • 09:01
Head to head: Should access to prescription drugs be restricted during coronavirus?

Head to head: Should access to prescription drugs be restricted during coronavirus?

The limitation of prescriptions to 30-day supplies aims to protect against drug shortages, but it’s creating challenges for Canadians who are living on fixed incomes.…

Fluor Canada cares for employee well-being during coronavirus

Fluor Canada cares for employee well-being during coronavirus

Employers across Canada are facing a number of challenges in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, including staying connected with employees and looking after their…

An in-depth look at LGBTQ+ benefits

An in-depth look at LGBTQ+ benefits

In June 2017, the federal government amended the Canadian Human Rights Act to strengthen protections against employment discrimination for LGBTQ+ individuals, forbidding employers across all…

Q&A will Rolls Royce Canada’s Hosam Azara

Q&A with Rolls Royce Canada’s Hosam Azara

Rolls Royce Canada Ltd.’s reward and pension manager talks benefits plan costs, Excel spreadsheets and playing soccer with his daughter. Q. What top challenges do you…

Webinar: Coronavirus and chronic disease: What are the effects on the workforce?

On May 21, Benefits Canada hosted a webinar to explore the coronavirus pandemic’s impact on chronic disease in the workplace, as well as how virtual…

New study highlights value of pharmacogenetic-guided drug treatment

New study highlights value of pharmacogenetic-guided drug treatment

The results of a new study highlight the value of tailoring drug treatment to an individual’s genetic makeup. The pharmacogenetics clinical trial study by Green…

  • By: Staff
  • June 16, 2020 November 12, 2020
  • 15:15

Five workplace changes that should stay post-coronavirus

The coronavirus pandemic has been disruptive for all and sadly, devastating and difficult for many. In the pandemic’s early days, we saw a great deal…