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Expert panel: From burnout to brain tumour and back

Sometimes things aren’t what they seem. A couple of years ago I started experiencing classic burnout symptoms, like exhaustion, brain fog and lack of concentration.…

Governance/legislation

Expert panel: Risk management tips during economic, geopolitical uncertainty

Risk management continues to be one of the hottest topics in the pension industry for a number of reasons, including the uncertainty caused by the…

Kenneth MacDonald

Expert panel: How employers can prepare their benefits plans, support employees amid U.S. tariff threat

Economic uncertainty, including the potential for new U.S. tariffs, is prompting businesses to review their workforce strategies and benefits policies to remain resilient. While employers…

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Kim Siddall

Expert panel: Chronic disease management, GLP-1s among 2025 health benefits trends

The previous year was an interesting one in the world of employee benefits plans. Over the previous 12 months, employers have navigated the explosion of…

  • By: Kim Siddall
  • January 21, 2025 January 21, 2025
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Gavin Benjamin

Expert panel: Regulatory guidelines, geopolitical risk impacting pension plan sponsors in 2025

With the start of a new year, there are several developments and trends that will likely impact Canadian pension plan sponsors in 2025. Implementation of…

George Athanassakos

Expert panel: What are some CEO red flags for institutional investors to consider?

According to an old adage, the fish rots from the head down. With the chief executive officer being the head of a corporation, are there…

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Gavin Benjamin

Expert panel: How will CAPSA’s risk management guideline impact pension plan administrators?

The Canadian Association of Pension Supervisory Authorities’ guideline for risk management provides that plan administrators should create a framework to identify, evaluate, manage and monitor…

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Les Marton

Expert panel: Institutional investors should re-evaluate fees in ‘turbulent twenties’

An altering macroeconomic environment means that cost management requires continual attention by pension plans and other institutional investors. Today, as inflation and higher-for-longer rates exert…

  • By: Les Marton
  • September 10, 2024 September 6, 2024
  • 09:00
Kim Siddall

Expert panel: The importance of employee feedback in shaping benefits plans

Most employers look to get feedback from their employees on a variety of topics that touch on the worker experience. Valuable information can be found…

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Gavin Benjamin

Expert panel: New research brings mortality improvement into spotlight for pension plan sponsors

One of the many consequences of the coronavirus pandemic was an unprecedented interest in the life expectancy of Canadians. While the increased focus on life…

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Kim Siddall

Expert panel: How employers can support neurodiverse workers through benefits, workplace policies

Canadian employers have taken important steps forward on a range of diversity, equity and inclusion matters. That work continues, particularly in the context of neurodiversity,…

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Health/wellness

Expert Panel: Why it’s important for employees to take time to recharge

Taking a break is always a good idea for employees, whether it’s a mid-morning stretch, a walk around the block, a lunch break in the…

Health benefits

Expert panel: How plan sponsors are navigating benefits costs, innovations in 2024

With 2024 well underway, it’s important for employers to adapt their strategies in the ever-evolving landscape of employee benefits. Employee expectations continue to evolve and…