holistic benefits – Benefits Canada.com https://www.benefitscanada.com Canada's most influential pension and benefits publication for decision-makers Thu, 02 May 2024 13:26:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.8 Organon launching initiative to support women’s career, health journey in the workplace https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/organon-launching-initiative-to-support-women-employees-career-health-journey-in-the-workplace/ Tue, 16 Apr 2024 13:00:57 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=154266 Organon Canada’s ‘HER Professional Journey’ initiative is addressing women’s unique health experiences, including fertility, parental leave and menopause, so they can feel supported and empowered in the workplace at every stage of their career. The program, which is led by an employee resource group, helps the organization to further advocate for women and help make […]

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]]> What’s the ROI of employee well-being support tools? https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-benefits/whats-the-roi-of-employee-well-being-support-tools/ Wed, 03 Apr 2024 13:00:37 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=153767 Four years after the coronavirus pandemic fuelled increased usage of employee well-being interventions, some employers are questioning whether these support tools are actually beneficial to workers. A recent study by Oxford University’s Wellbeing Research Center found little evidence that these interventions actually provide any benefits to workers. Indeed, the study found there was a “small […]

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]]> What plan sponsors should know ahead of rollout of new obesity drugs in Canada https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-benefits/what-plan-sponsors-should-know-ahead-of-rollout-of-new-obesity-drugs-in-canada/ Mon, 01 Apr 2024 13:00:03 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=153707 A new generation of glucagon-like peptide-1 drugs approved for the treatment of obesity will soon be available in Canada, presenting an opportunity for plan sponsors to meet members’ health and wellness needs. It’s important for employers to consider meeting with their insurer now to find out how the rollout of these drugs will affect their […]

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]]> Q&A with KPMG in Canada’s Denis Trottier https://www.benefitscanada.com/archives_/benefits-canada-archive/qa-with-kpmg-in-canadas-denis-trottier/ Fri, 09 Feb 2024 13:53:21 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=151692 The organization’s chief mental-health officer discusses sharing lived experiences, a new employee and family assistance program and maintaining his own mountain biking trail. Q: What top challenges do you face in your role? A: In a professional services firm, where the demands on people’s time are significant, it can be challenging to find the proper […]

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]]> 2023 Mental Health Summit: How First West Credit Union is supporting employee health, well-being https://www.benefitscanada.com/events/conference-coverage/2023-mental-health-summit-how-first-west-credit-union-is-supporting-employee-health-well-being/ Wed, 29 Nov 2023 12:53:13 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=147530 Data analysis, education and early intervention are the key components of First West Credit Union’s Live Well employee health program, according to Liz Bailey-Connor, the organization’s chief people and culture officer, speaking during a session at Benefits Canada’s 2023 Mental Health Summit. “We were hearing from employees that they felt overwhelmed and, in some cases, […]

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]]> A look at Accenture’s pioneering gender affirmation coverage, DEI evolution https://www.benefitscanada.com/archives_/benefits-canada-archive/a-look-at-accentures-pioneering-gender-affirmation-coverage-dei-evolution/ Fri, 23 Jun 2023 12:56:12 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=140109 After leading the way in supporting transgender employees, Accenture is continuing to expand its diversity, equity and inclusion offerings to meet workers’ evolving needs. In 2011, the professional services company was one of the first employers in Canada to support transgender employees through its benefits offerings. “At the time of [the benefit’s] inception, Accenture worked […]

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]]> Survey finds 40% of workers taking time off due to mental-health concerns https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-wellness/40-of-workers-taking-time-off-due-to-mental-health-concerns-survey/ Mon, 08 May 2023 13:00:54 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=137424 Two-fifths (40 per cent) of Canadian employees say they’ve taken time off work in the last five years due to mental-health concerns, according to a new survey by wellness benefits provider Heal-3 and the Future Skills Centre. The survey, which polled more than 500 workers, found among respondents who took time off for mental-health reasons, […]

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