When the City of Calgary conducted an employee wellness needs survey in 2011, one result served as a wake-up call: more than 60% agreed they…
When it comes to tackling mental health issues, Bell Canada is one organization that’s putting its money where its mouth is.
Mental health is an issue that affects all employers, large and small. While there is no question that keeping employees healthy and productive is smart…
According to the Mental Health Commission of Canada, reports released in 2011 and 2012 indicate that mental health illnesses accounted for roughly 30% of short-…
Benefits Canada’s 2014 Healthy Outcomes Conference explored the return on investment in health and wellness programs—and how to create change for the better
The Mental Health Commission of Canada has released a report outlining recommendations for police education and training to better prepare Canadian police personnel for interactions…
We live in a digital age where we are bombarded by information at lightning speed. For many of us, it’s a struggle just to get…
It is possible to have too much of a good thing, including communication. In fact, one of the best ways NOT to communicate is to…
Non-pension retiree benefits such as healthcare and dental coverage can be an important factor in helping employers attract and retain talent. However, almost half of…
Manulife has entered into an exclusive partnership with healthcare provider Bayshore HealthCare to deliver a specialty drug care program, which features drug case management services…
Wellness programs have become markedly more prevalent in recent years, with many more employers relying on these programs as an important complement to their benefits…
In 2013, about one in six full-time regular members of the Canadian Forces reported experiencing symptoms in the previous 12 months consistent with at least…
Buyers need to consider group benefits issues—and the associated costs—during M&A transactions
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…