Although the term “third-party administrator” (TPA) seems pretty clear, the services that these companies provide and how they operate can vary significantly from organization to…
Gaps in prescription drug coverage are placing millions of Canadians at risk of financial hardship. In challenging economic times, this inequity is even more glaring.…
The key to any successful benefits plan is a program that satisfies the plan objectives while responding to the (increasingly diverse) needs/wants of employees in…
Companies typically share common business goals such as profitable growth and positive recognition. Yet attaining these goals strongly depends on the success of one key…
Pharmaceutical companies that provide deep discounts for drugs to the Ontario Drug Benefit (ODB) appear to be “in a panic” after the provincial government released…
The Harper government’s healthcare priorities didn’t need much recalibrating, if the new federal budget is any indication. Identified as Canada’s Economic Action Plan Year 2:…
More than half of all Canadian workers are employed by small and mid-size enterprises with less than 500 employees. Doug Bruce, director of research with…
March can be a long, tough month that seems to drag on and on—especially during a true Canadian winter, when it’s not uncommon to have…
Dwayne Dubois, chief financial officer of Big Rock Brewery, a Calgary-based craft beer maker, reveals why it is one of Alberta’s Top 50 employers. What…
At I Love Rewards, a developer of HR rewards and recognition software, acknowledging employees for exceptional work isn’t just something the sales crew talks about…
For years, U.S. companies stood virtually alone in their focus on wellness. But recently, there has been a global surge in workplace wellness programs as…
Health benefits costs are always a concern for employers. But integrating a wellness program into the workplace can help reduce drug plan spending and keep…
Are oral and/or injectable drugs included in your organization’s drug plan? If you’re a plan sponsor and aren’t sure, you are not alone. According to…
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…
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…
Air Canada’s vice-president of global human resources discusses its total mental-health offering, working in a fast-moving industry and exploring the world with family and friends.…
Language barriers are undermining employees’ access to workplace benefits, reducing enrolment and engagement and increasing the risk of errors and misunderstandings, says Parbudyal Singh, professor…
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…