It was the best of times; it was the worst of times. Well, sort of. Clearly the boom in Alberta is leaving employers scrambling for…
A high-quality health benefits program is a valuable tool for attracting and retaining valuable employees, but rising costs and non-compliance among plan members can make…
During a period of global financial uncertainty, the question of whether an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure becomes more relevant. Add…
The inability to concentrate, an unusual increase in errors, frequent tardiness, increased sick days and lack of enthusiasm—these are all signs of depression. In order…
Depression is a condition of the body as well as the brain—one that is progressive, chronic and neurotoxic. That was a key message to those…
Our economic world is changing around us. The optimism of a few short years ago has been replaced with a more negative outlook for the…
The war for talent can be hard fought and full of many challenges, but using pensions and benefits as a means to attract potential employees…
Pacific Blue Cross knows the secret to getting—and keeping—employees engaged in wellness When health promotion efforts fail, it’s often because they “start off with a…
A case study shows that group benefits plan sponsors and members may not be as well protected from risk as they might think. The typical…
Flexible benefits plans are evolving to offer more choice, value and employee engagement. Today’s employer grapples with changes in employee needs, workforce demographics and market…
Stop them before they wreak havoc on employee health, morale and productivity Scene 1: On a Friday afternoon in a government office, an employee finds…
A workplace flu campaign takes planning, education and financial support. But it’s well worth the effort Simply put: the flu is no fun. Its fallout…
GM employees are healthier these days thanks to the joint efforts of Eva Csendes and Lyle Hargrove Employees at three General Motors (GM) assembly plants…
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…