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Who’s Who in Workplace Health/Roundtable Discussion 2009

The annual Who’s Who in Workplace Health Awards pay tribute to individuals and organizations that have contributed—through leadership and innovation—to the well-being of Canadian employees…

factsheet

Survey: Slow thaw in the labour market According to an ongoing survey by Watson Wyatt (last updated October 2009) on 201 U.S.-based companies, a little…

  • By: Cindy Mark
  • December 1, 2009 September 13, 2019
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Look for the light along the way

Last issue I talked about there being a light at the end of our dark economic tunnel—and that it wasn’t a freight train. I’d like…

  • By: Cindy Mark
  • November 30, 2009 September 13, 2019
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Trends

Employee ‘suggestions of the month’ HR managers know that from the mouths of employees can come some pretty unusual suggestions, like the (apparent) beach lover…

  • By: Cindy Mark
  • November 30, 2009 September 13, 2019
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Using behavioural economics to improve health and lower costs

Imagine if employees made benefit choices that not only improved their health but saved their employer money. It seems like a winning proposition for both…

  • By: Sarah Beech
  • November 27, 2009 September 13, 2019
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Combating drug abuse and diversion: the right approach

Opioid abuse and drug diversion go hand-in-hand and represent a growing problem in Canada and globally. The proliferation of prescriptions for drugs like oxycodone, coupled…

How H1N1 savvy are your employees?

Emails, meetings and intranet sites are just a few of the mediums being used in the effort to communicate pandemic policies to employees, in some…

  • By: Jody White
  • November 17, 2009 September 13, 2019
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Stress cited as top global health risk

For the majority of organizations around the world, improving productivity by keeping employees healthy and working is emerging as the top business objective, with stress…

  • By: Jody White
  • November 16, 2009 September 13, 2019
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Zero inflation for employee drug plans: it’s possible!

With two provinces at various stages of drug pricing reforms, proactive employers might see little or no price inflation in their drug plans over the…

  • By: Tim Hadlow
  • November 11, 2009 September 13, 2019
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Green slate

Looking through the lens of sustainability opens up a new world of opportunities for group benefits providers to achieve their business goals. Creating a paperless,…

Pandemic Panic

Imagine this scenario. You’re sitting at your desk on Monday morning, digging through the mountain of emails that has amassed in your inbox since Friday…

Worst-case Scenario

The H1N1 flu continues to play hide-and-seek with the public. Will it reach true pandemic proportions as predicted? Considering that pandemics occur in waves and…

Biologic Logic

Irene Klatt, vice-president, health insurance, with the Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association, talks about biologic drug therapies and where they fit into the group…

Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

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…

  • By: Staff
  • May 1, 2026 April 30, 2026
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

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…

  • By: Staff
  • March 6, 2026 March 5, 2026
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Discrimination lawsuit underscores reputational, accommodation risks for employers: expert

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…

  • By: Sonya Singh
  • February 24, 2026 February 26, 2026
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BMO supporting employee mental health through enhanced EAP, Indigenous CBT

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…

Q&A with Air Canada’s Pina Guercio

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 limiting employee access to workplace benefits plans: expert

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…

Feds increasing pay, retention bonuses for CAF personnel

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…

Education benefits, tuition assistance prove life-changing for some employees

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…

61% of Canadian workers say return-to-workplace mandates impose financial burden: survey

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…

  • By: Staff
  • May 22, 2024 May 22, 2024
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