Mental illness isn’t a laughing matter…or is it? At the 2011 Mental Health Summit, hosted by Benefits Canada at the Sutton Place Hotel in Toronto…
Mental illness affects all organizations, and many struggle to address the problem in a manner that is both humane and fiscally responsible.
The physical dangers associated with a career in the Canadian Forces are readily apparent. Less obvious, perhaps, is the mental strain faced by military personnel…
Two U.S. surveys reveal that health savings accounts (HSAs) are helping both employers and consumers manage healthcare costs.
Santa Claus may not be coming to town after all, as office holiday parties have become a casualty in many Canadian organizations facing budget considerations…
‘Tis the season—for the flu, that is. And that means it’s time to consider ways to keep your employees healthy and your business running smoothly.
With insurance costs rising for North American companies and their employees, implementing innovative solutions to improve wellness and slow down costs has become a business…
Helping employees go back to school isn’t just good for the worker—it’s good for the employer, too. According to the Tuition Assistance Value Study, conducted…
From Lafarge’s perspective, why is focusing on health and wellness a good business strategy? If we’re spending money on benefits above and beyond what the…
Lafarge North America is a leading supplier of construction materials. Until a few years ago, it was losing its battle against increasing healthcare costs in the…
For individuals who are dependent on alcohol and/or drugs, that dependency can be more than just a social issue—it can also can impact their performance…
(Note: The survey findings reported here are based on the responses of 248 companies based in the U.S. Findings based on the responses of Canadian…
The number of U.S. employees using auto-enrollment features for their benefits plans has more than doubled since 2005, reports the Guardian Life Insurance Company of…
Employers are facing a growing number of legal considerations as they continually adapt policies amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, according to a recent webinar hosted…
The federal government, the B.C. Maritime Employers Association and its partners, the Warehouse Union Canada, and the Ending Violence Association of B.C., are launching a comprehensive…
A recent change to British Columbia employment law is making it easier for workers to claim compensation related to a coronavirus infection. Last August, B.C.…
For years, many employees had ad hoc, work-from-home arrangements with their employers. Then came the coronavirus pandemic, which kicked the shift to remote working into…
Martha Callum, Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Ltd.’s senior director of total rewards, talks about the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic, diversity and inclusion initiatives and perfecting…
It’s often said perception is reality and that’s definitely true when it comes to benefits plans. If employees can’t easily perceive the value in their…
New Zealand’s parliament unanimously approved legislation last month that gives couples the right to three days of paid leave after a miscarriage or stillbirth, making…
It’s been almost 13 months (and counting) since the coronavirus pandemic sent millions of Canadians home to work for what was supposed to be the…
Many white-collar employees were forced to work from home when a global coronavirus pandemic was declared last March, but now, with an eye toward the…