The significant price differences that exist between the public and private sector in many regions across the country is well documented. One other key difference…
Mental health problems that are costing the Canadian economy $51 billion annually could be reduced with workplace programs that emphasize early intervention, prevention and strategies…
With H1N1 upon us, pandemic preparedness in the workplace will be of key interest to employers and employees and the duties and legal rights if…
It affects many organizations, but is seldom viewed as a major issue—and rarely mentioned in the context of pensions and benefits. The reality is, however,…
The H1N1 pandemic has the business community on edge. Will the frightening scenario of empty offices and unserviced clients come to pass? Or will flu…
The evolving role of pharmacists—and what that means for drug plan costs—was the topic on the minds of most attendees at the annual Face to…
A healthy business is largely dependent on the productivity of its employees. If a flu pandemic hits, an estimated 15% to 35% of employees may…
I first heard the words “total rewards” when I was a wet-behind-the-ears HR communications specialist working for a big Canadian retailer. It was all about…
Technology has revolutionized the world of group benefits, and there are some key areas where efficiencies can be realized to improve the bottom line of…
The H1N1 flu virus, now in its second wave, is only one of many issues putting pressure on employers to develop a more strategic approach…
The Northern borders of Alberta and British Columbia are familiar territory for the workers who man the oil industry’s far-flung work sites. They regularly head…
Trillium Health Centre recently received the Gold Award and the Progress Excellence Program® (PEP) Level 4 Award from the National Quality Institute (NQI). We spoke…
There was never much doubt among the nearly 400 delegates, exhibitors, guests and partners who attended the 13th annual Health Work & Wellness Conference in…
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…