Investing in wellness programs can improve both employee health and the bottom line, according to a speaker at Benefits Canada’s Calgary Benefits Summit. “We can…
Many of you have probably never heard of Ben Pobjoy. While he may not be a household name, some of you may have seen his…
What’s the payback from investing in employee well-being? “Profit and employee happiness aren’t mutually exclusive. Our research says that one can drive the other,” Jen…
While many Canadian drug benefits plans have adopted generic substitution policies, plans sponsors continue to face significant cost pressures. “Keeping these plans affordable and sustainable…
With disability claims rising, many plan sponsors are questioning whether they’ll be able to offer their employees a complete group benefits plan in the coming…
With high costs for dental services, Alberta is facing calls to rein in the fees. It was in 1997 that the Alberta Dental Association published…
Employee benefits company PPI Benefits has acquired a majority share in CustomCare, a private health services plan provider based in Calgary. CustomCare co-founder David Udy will serve…
Beau’s All Natural Brewing Company, an organic craft beer maker, is launching an employee share ownership plan on July 1 as it celebrates its 10-year…
ABB Canada saw 93 per cent of its 3,200 eligible employees actively enroll in a new benefits plan following the acquisition of manufacturer Thomas & Betts…
Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo) has appointed C. James (Jim) Prieur to its board of directors, effective July 1, 2016. With more than 30 years of…
Is it even possible for an entrepreneur to achieve work-life balance? The answer is “yes”— and “no.” As Benefits Canada‘s sister site ProfitGuide.com publishes its 2016 W100 ranking of…
The increased mainstream acceptance of marijuana and its medicinal qualities has sparked a discussion around whether it should be paid for as a treatment in…
The federal government will hold consultations on giving Canadian employees more flexibility in their work hours, part of a broader overhaul of employment rules. The consultation, launched…
An article on the federal government’s spring economic update, including the creation of Canada’s first sovereign wealth fund, was the most-read article on BenefitsCanada.com this…
An article on how legislative changes in Alberta are impacting employer-sponsored benefits plans was the most-read article on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the…
A lawsuit against the Canadian Broadcasting Corp.’s Yellowknife bureau is serving as a broader wake-up call for employers navigating workplace culture, psychological safety and reputational…
May marks Mental Health Awareness Month, a time when organizations create conversations around psychological well-being through campaigns, webinars and internal communications. In the aftermath of…
Flight Centre Travel Group’s pair of wins at the 2025 Workplace Benefits Awards is supporting the employer’s benefits communications strategy by reminding employees of available…
The Bank of Montreal is supporting employee mental health through an enhanced employee assistance program, an upcoming Indigenous cognitive behavioural therapy tool and an internal…
Ottawa is hiking entry-level pay for Canadian Armed Forces privates by 20 per cent for the regular force and 13 per cent for reservists. That…
After five years of working long nights as a truck driver, Julius Mosley wanted a change. He found driving unfulfilling, and his teenage son needed…
Nearly two-thirds (61 per cent) of Canadian employees say return-to-worksite mandates impose a financial burden, a percentage that increases to 70 per cent among hybrid…