Magazine Archives for:
| Benefits Canada | Working Well |
Year:
2017
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Required reading for pension, benefits and investment executives.
In the upcoming June 2018 issue:
- Special Report: Top 100 Pension Plans
- A primer on marijuana legalization
- How to avoid greenwashed investments
December 2017
- Editorial: Protecting DB pensions: Something has to change Glenn Kauth
- Tending the roots of employee wellness: A look at workplace gardens Helen Burnett-Nichols
- The $25 deductible: A useful tool or no longer relevant? Sonya Felix
- 2017 CAP Suppliers Report: Employers tailoring CAPs for a more holistic financial picture Jennifer Paterson
- Options for small plans to invest like the big pension funds Martha Porado
- 2017 CAP Member Survey: Plan sponsors urged ‘to be courageous’ Martha Porado
- How to optimize wellness programs to reduce absenteeism Martha Porado
- Decision on employee reference eases the fears ‘to a certain extent’ Martha Porado
November 2017
- Editorial: Shining a bright light on drug costs Glenn Kauth
- Should employers help workers with high housing costs? Sara Tatelman
- How can Canada’s retirement system better address pension portability? Jennifer Paterson
- The role of benefits plans in responding to the opioid crisis Sara Tatelman
- 2017 Top 40 Money Managers Report: A look at the Canada Infrastructure Bank Martha Porado
- CPP reforms a ‘convenient time’ to consider more complex DC design Glenn Kauth
- Best practices for return-to-work committees Sara Tatelman
- Is there a place for humour at work? Brooke Smith
- Why startups should resist the allure of a Cadillac benefits plan Kanupriya Vashisht Handa
- B.C. ruling adds further clarity to long-term disability saga Jordan Fremont and Gabrielle Fortier-Cofsky
October 2017
- Editorial: Alberta’s dental dilemma Glenn Kauth
- FreshBooks adapts workplace perks with childcare guarantee as employees have kids Helen Burnett-Nichols
- What’s the landscape for private benefits plans around generic drug prices? Jann Lee
- Can the feds overcome opposition to pass target-benefit pension bill? Julius Melnitzer
- How Bâtirente takes ESG reporting to the next level Jennifer Paterson
- New workplace order necessary to prevent harassment Warren Shepell
- Deepening public-private divide, global diversification among key pension trends Tom Ault & Calum Mackenzie
- A look at the Netherlands’ proposed new DC model Jann Lee
- What are employer’s options for reducing risk in retiree health plans? Jennifer Paterson
- Key questions for plan sponsors as marijuana legalization approaches Tim Clarke
September 2017
- Editorial: Navigating the marijuana minefield Glenn Kauth
- A look at Mars’ pet-friendly workplace policies Jann Lee
- Can points-powered apps help employers boost wellness programs? Sara Tatelman
- A look at one of Canada’s oldest DC pensions through the eyes of a 100-year-old retiree Jennifer Paterson
- India a hot destination for pension fund dollars Jann Lee
- Top 50 DC Plans Report: What’s the magic number for DC pension contributions? Sonya Felix
- Why you should hire a wellness champion Michael Chen
- The pros and cons of refundable investment fees Jennifer Paterson
- The impact of Ontario’s public drug program changes on private plans Karen Welds
- FOI cases piercing veil of pension plan secrecy Michael McKiernan
- Healthy Outcomes conference coverage Moira Potter
July/August 2017
- Editorial: Solvency reform and Sears Glenn Kauth
- Pitney Bowes focuses on prevention in benefits redesign Jennifer Paterson
- How can employers encourage employees to take vacation? Jann Lee
- The challenge of maintaining fixed-income returns as interest rates rise Brooke Smith
- A look at parental leave in Sweden Jann Lee
- How will 18-month parental leave affect top-up programs? Jennifer Paterson
- Why you should hire a czar of bad systems Michael Chen
- Consultants closing gap between themselves, plan members Sara Tatelman
- Regulators turning their attention to DC plan rules Julius Melnitzer
- The case for medium-term disability management Liz Scott
- What to consider when interviewing candidates with a mental illness Sara Tatelman
June 2017
- Editorial: The more things change . . . Glenn Kauth
- Flipping the conversation about benefits Helen Burnett-Nichols
- Which frontier markets are institutional investors exploring? Jann Lee
- 2017 Top 100 Pension Funds Report: The evolution of DB Michael McKiernan
- How do Canadian executives see the future of pensions and benefits? Sara Tatelman
- Chronicling the Canadian pension system’s constant state of crisis Glenn Kauth
- The rise of the boutique asset manager Jann Lee
- How has the group insurance market changed since 1977? Sara Tatelman
- Shift towards DC approach to health benefits inevitable Joe Nunes
- What you don’t know about your employee assistance program Jennifer Paterson
- How to communicate health benefits to a diverse workforce Brooke Smith
- What resources can employers use to assess employee well-being? Jann Lee
- A creative way to use wellness credits to boost productivity Bill Howatt & Greg Caines
- Structuring top-up benefits to avoid discrimination claims Sara Tatelman
May 2017
- Editorial: Encouraging the daily recharge Glenn Kauth
- A look at long-service leave in Australia Sara Tatelman
- Capgemini launches council to engage millennial staff April Scott-Clarke
- Plan sponsors bracing for onset of new orphan drugs Jann Lee
- Bridging the pension gender gap Sara Tatelman
- 2017 Top 40 Money Managers Report: Investing in the age of Donald Trump Jennifer Paterson
- Apps, peer recognition among the trends in employee recognition programs Jennifer Paterson
- Change to doctor’s notes signals new philosophy towards absence Michael McKiernan
- Former NHL goalie discusses battling mental illness in tough workplaces Sara Tatelman
- Pension plans lukewarm on Canadian investments despite recent market strength Caroline Cakebread
- Can alternative risk premia boost the outcomes of diversified growth funds? Glenn Kauth
- AIMCo case shows legal pitfalls of long-term incentive plans Jann Lee
April 2017
- Editorial: Time for action on the pension puzzle Glenn Kauth
- International placements a key attraction for millennial workers Jacqueline Louie
- How are different countries tackling decumulation? Jann Lee
- Green bonds gain momentum as sovereign players enter the market Jann Lee
- ‘Welcome news’ in B.C. court statement on non-culpable absenteeism Michael McKiernan
- 2017 Group Benefits Providers Report: Insurers playing a role amid rising emphasis on mental health Sara Tatelman
- Navigating the complexities of investing in agriculture Glenn Kauth
- DC industry focused on ‘the wrong metric’ Sonya Felix
- Why you should hire a futurist Sara Tatelman
- DC Plan Summit: DC plans coming of age Sonya Felix
March 2017
- Editorial: The path to 15% Glenn Kauth
- Buy one, get two: How BASF helps staff triple their DC contributions Helen Burnett-Nichols
- What’s the role of doctors in boosting drug plan sustainability? Sara Tatelman
- Drug Plan Trends Report: Alarm about costs sparks ‘monumental shift’ Karen Welds
- Why big pension funds love Australian ports Julius Melnitzer
- How to deal with DC pensions in an M&A transaction Jennifer Paterson
- Can gamification engage pension plan members? Jann Lee
- Concussions a growing workplace challenge Brooke Smith
- Britain cracks down on DC fees Jennifer Paterson
February 2017
- Editorial: Student loans and employee benefits Glenn Kauth
- Staples Canada’s $750 incentive to quit smoking Jann Lee
- The intricacies of providing benefits in the gig economy Sara Tatelman
- What should institutional investors expect from real estate in 2017? Jann Lee
- How to deal with DB pensions in an M&A transaction Jennifer Paterson
- Stelco’s long battle on the pension precipice Michael McKiernan
- Canadian pension funds embracing co-investments in real estate Jennifer Paterson
- A primer on multi-employer pension plans Sara Tatelman
- A look at Quebec’s pension solvency changes one year on Julius Melnitzer
January 2017
- Editorial: 2017 off to a big start Glenn Kauth
- Benefits Canada turns 40 this year Jennifer Paterson
- Cisco workers get five days to give back under formalized volunteer policy Brooke Smith
- What to do about biosimilars? Suzanne Lepage
- Employers challenged by trend towards delayed retirement Jann Lee
- What do Golf Town’s troubles say about retail investment prospects? Sara Tatelman
- Benefits costs to trend even higher in 2017 Jennifer Paterson
- A closer look at trust-based DC pension plans Idan Shlesinger
- A look at Japan’s unique death benefit Sara Tatelman
- Why engagement is critical to managing short-term disability leaves Jann Lee
- Solutions to managing the deluge of pension records Susan Wortzman & Lesha Van Der Bij
| Benefits Canada | Working Well |
Year:
2017
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