Canadians have never been unhealthier. The incidence of diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer, to name a few, continue to rise. Statistics Canada found that, in…
Small business owners believe that there are advantages to offering benefits to their employees.
Canadian generic medicines are overpriced relative to generics in other countries, according to a study.
For middle-class workers in the United States, the workplace is a critical source of financial security.
Morneau Shepell has made additional enhancements to its My EAP app.
A successful employee wellness strategy is based on an organization’s unique corporate culture and the specific needs of the workforce.
With mental health issues a leading cause of disability these days, employers need to understand the legal implications and risks if they don’t handle such…
The vast majority of Canadians believe that they are in very good or excellent health, according to a study comparing Canada to other OECD countries.…
Benefits Canada is excited to announce the winners for our 2014 Workplace Benefits Awards.
World Mental Health Day is observed on Oct. 10 every year.
When plan members don't take their medications for chronic conditions, it can also have a negative impact on employers' drug plans.
Walmart will no longer be offering health benefits to part-time employees in the United States who work less than 30 hours a week.
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance has introduced fiduciary liability insurance in the United States.
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…