Surgeons are recognized for their precision more so than for their communication skills—and for that reason, there’s a lot we can learn from them about…
Moderator Suzanne Lepage, a Toronto-based private plan strategist, launched the discussion by asking panellists what principles they followed when making decisions about drugs.
More than three million Canadians are living with diabetes and yet, when it comes to managing their disease on a daily basis, more than one-in-four…
Barbara Martinez, a principal with Mercer, reported on the findings of the organization’s 2011 survey of Canadian private drug plans.
Canada gets a poor grade on its population health, according to research by the Conference Board of Canada.
The demand for more expedient and convenient services in the world of health benefits grows every year. And the boundaries of what constitutes an expected…
Anne Harvey, vice-president of HR with Vancouver Coastal Health Authority, discusses union involvement in her organization's disability program.
In 2008, Vancouver Coastal Health Authority (VCH)—comprising 500 worksites, 13 hospitals and 35 long-term care nursing homes in B.C. that provide services to more than…
According to a global survey of 6,000 businesses conducted for the most recent Grant Thornton International Business Report (IBR), 2011 stress levels among business leaders…
However, employers are demanding more from their benefits plans, such as modern ways to incorporate them into a total rewards environment that recognizes positive contributions…
Less than 20% of plan sponsors are capable of tracking their specialty drug spend, according to a survey by the U.S.-based Pharmacy Benefit Management Institute…
You have to hand it to Don Drummond and his team—they pulled no punches in their report from the Commission on the Reform of Ontario’s…
If cancer is a journey, then a patient’s employer can be considered a vital member of the travel crew. That was one of the key…
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…