A study finds that employee health, drug and disability costs have risen significantly or are expected to increase, but only 15% of companies have considered…
Governments that opt for prescription drug bulk purchasing agreements can save taxpayers money, but doing so may put patient health at risk, according to a…
Forty-seven percent of Canadians say that work and their workplace is the most stressful part of their lives, according to a survey.
The past few years have seen significant changes in many aspects of the prescription drug world (think patent cliff and generic pricing) that affect private…
The increased incidence of mental disorders across Canada, combined with the growing costs of prescription drugs used to treat mental health issues and the lack…
This week is the 62nd annual Mental Health Week in Canada.
Being 50-plus at Sodexo Canada is an asset. The food and facilities management company— servicing everything from fitness centres and call centres, to food and…
Anne Marie Cerato both belies and represents the image of the modern cancer patient. The vibrant thirtysomething with the energetic voice is not the first…
Poor benefits plan maintenance—regardless of size or industry—causes a litany of problems that adversely affect members and employers alike. Consider the instance when member claims…
Canada has been looking at healthcare system the wrong way, according to the president of the Canadian Medical Association.
Most organizations have thoughtfully crafted a well-constructed mission and vision statement. They know why they exist, why they do what they do and the direction…
The majority of older Canadians aren’t aware of the costs associated with long-term care, and few are financially prepared to cover expenses, according to a…
Every year, plan administrators are faced with the unique challenge of finding creative ways to control benefits costs and enhance employee value.
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…