Every stakeholder involved in health benefits management is being impacted by change; however, with change, there are also opportunities for dialogue and collaboration.
Our market in Canada could certainly benefit from following the American lead of data-driven decision-making. In addition, our industry in Canada has to stop relying…
Equitable Life of Canada is allowing clients to capitalize on the unprecedented number of generic drugs available and generic drug pricing reform by implementing a…
Employee absense isn't being ignored, says new research from Group Risk Development (Grid), a U.K. risk consultancy.
The unprecedented convergence of the brand name drug patent cliff, combined with progressive generic price regulations in most provinces, has resulted in a dramatic and…
The Canadian Diabetes Association has released its 2013 Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Prevention and Management of Diabetes in Canada, which aim to improve prevention…
Canada's drug spend costs are not increasing as fast as previous years, says the Canadian Institute for Health Information.
Leading-edge organizations look for ways to implement innovative solutions to manage their costs and be better prepared for the effects of future changes in the…
Wondering about an employee who hasn’t been as productive as usual?
A U.S. study on disability management for behaviour conditions has shown than case management results in cost savings and fewer sick days for employers.
Manulife Financial's plan members can now use TELUS' eClaims web portal for point-of-care claims submission when visiting their healthcare providers, thanks to a new agreement…
A recent survey commissioned by ParticipACTION has revealed that employees are fine with physical activity in the workplace.
Some Canadian organizations are struggling to align their talent strategies with their business objectives, says a new survey by Right Management, the talent and career…
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…