Debunking insurer health trend rates
There’s been no shortage of recent studies indicating that for the past few years, prescription drug inflation in Canada has been relatively flat. Drug patent…
- July 23, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 10:30
Top Stories in Benefits
Communicate by cohort to grab members’ attention
In previous columns, I’ve talked about the importance of personalized communication—giving members the information they need, when they need it. In our information-heavy and attention-span-light…
- By: Susan Deller
- July 22, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 09:58
RIP to the 40-hour workweek
The traditional 40-hour nine-to-five workweek is now a thing of the past for the vast majority of American workers.
- By: Staff
- July 22, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 08:32
How to deal with PTSD in the workplace
John is a 44-year-old father of two, and a lending officer at a branch of a national bank. Early on in his career, John’s branch…
- July 21, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 07:00
Approval of cancer drugs often delayed: report
The organization that reviews oncology medicines in Canada may unnecessarily delay approvals while cancer patients suffer, according to a study.
- By: Staff
- July 17, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 11:40
Sun Life launches specialty drug pharmacy network
Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada has entered into a strategic business relationship with McKesson Canada to launch the Sun Life Preferred Pharmacy Network.
- By: Staff
- July 16, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 09:22
OHRC policy addresses human rights issues related to mental health
The Ontario Human Rights Commission has released a new policy that aims to provide user-friendly guidance on how to define, assess, handle and resolve human…
- By: Staff
- July 15, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 08:49
Ceridian launches video EAP counselling
Ceridian's LifeWorks employee assistance program is now offering video counselling for participants who are unable to attend in-person sessions.
- By: Staff
- July 9, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 15:56
Beneplan pays dividends
The Beneplan Co-operative has issued $1.3 million in patronage dividends to its policyholders, which are small and medium businesses with group benefits plans.
- By: Staff
- July 9, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 14:30
Mental health care under-resourced
Governments need to step up their efforts to improve mental health care, which remains poorly resourced and underprioritized in too many countries, according to a…
- By: Staff
- July 8, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 15:20
Healthcare costs, pensions are top corporate priorities
An improving American economy and stable financial markets have given financial executives confidence to explore a range of options to help their companies better manage…
- By: Staff
- July 8, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 10:36
Vacation is good for employees’ health
While it might be assumed that Americans happily take time off, the reality is that the average U.S. employee takes only half of his or…
- By: Staff
- July 7, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 08:57
Canadians’ healthcare costs keep rising
A typical Canadian family will pay nearly $12,000 for public healthcare this year, an increase of more than 50% over the last decade.
- By: Staff
- July 3, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 16:11
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
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…
- By: Staff
- May 1, 2026 April 30, 2026
- 09:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
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…
- By: Staff
- March 6, 2026 March 5, 2026
- 09:00
Discrimination lawsuit underscores reputational, accommodation risks for employers: expert
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…
- By: Sonya Singh
- February 24, 2026 February 26, 2026
- 09:00
Sounding Board: How to close the mental-health benefits utilization gap in Canadian workplaces
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…
- By: Oluwayemisi Peters
- May 12, 2026 May 12, 2026
- 09:00
Flight Centre’s 2025 Workplace Benefits Awards wins supporting benefits communications strategy
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…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- May 12, 2026 May 11, 2026
- 09:00
BMO supporting employee mental health through enhanced EAP, Indigenous CBT
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…
- By: Sadie Janes
- May 7, 2026 May 6, 2026
- 09:00
Feds increasing pay, retention bonuses for CAF personnel
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…
- By: Kyle Duggan, the Canadian Press
- August 11, 2025 August 11, 2025
- 15:00
Education benefits, tuition assistance prove life-changing for some employees
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…
- By: Cathy Bussewitz, the Associated Press
- July 29, 2025 July 29, 2025
- 15:00
61% of Canadian workers say return-to-workplace mandates impose financial burden: survey
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…
- By: Staff
- May 22, 2024 May 22, 2024
- 15:00