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Benefits Canada is extending the deadline for entering the 2025 Workplace Benefits Awards to Friday, July 4 at 5 p.m. EST. The industry’s original — and FREE to enter — awards program has been recognizing plan sponsors and individuals for more than 20 years, highlighting their creative and innovative approaches to supporting employee well-being. Enter […]

At the Marriott Pinnacle Downtown on May 13, Benefits Canada hosted the 2025 Vancouver Benefits Summit, an event designed for B.C.-based employers, advisors and consultants. Across several insightful sessions, the event’s attendees learned about what matters most to their employees and overall workforce health, including holistic well-being programs, fertility benefits, pharmacy care, hormonal health and […]

With “disruptive evolution” a strong value for Arc’teryx Equipment, the organization developed its new benefits plan to reflect this mentality, according to Mikkaela Fernandez, manager of total rewards, benefits, wellness, leaves and retirement, during a fireside chat at Benefits Canada’s 2025 Vancouver Benefits Summit. The global retailer, which is based in Vancouver and has 3,000 […]

The University of British Columbia has committed to integrating well-being into its core organizational commitment and approach, according to Natasha Malloff, executive director of health, benefits and pensions, during a session at Benefits Canada’s 2025 Vancouver Benefits Summit. With more than 20,000 faculty and staff members across 520 departments, well-being can’t be handled by one […]

With just two weeks to go until the 2025 Workplace Benefits Awards’ nomination process draws to a close, Benefits Canada is pleased to announce this year’s panel of expert judges. The deadline for this year’s awards is June 30, at which time the awards entries will be turned over to the hands of several industry […]

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After receiving the 2024 Workplace Benefits Award in the Drug/Benefits Plan Innovation category, Admiral Insurance is strengthening its commitment to employee well-being with a comprehensive and evolving approach to workplace wellness. The insurance company was recognized for its inclusive, flexible and highly valued wellness program that adapts to meet the changing needs of its workforce. “Winning the award […]

Ontario Power Generation is shining a spotlight on mental health in support of Mental Health Week from May 5-11, as well as National Child and Youth Mental Health Day on May 7. The organization’s theme — Mind, Body and Wellness: Supporting Mental Health Across Generations — is all about raising awareness, speaking up, seeking help […]

Awarding employees in a genuine manner for their accomplishments at work and in the community can go a long way to support employee recognition and well-being. The University of British Columbia’s internal awards program aims to recognize faculty and staff’s accomplishments, while also enhancing employee recognition and reinforcing the university’s goals and values, says Michelle […]

Calling all employers and plan sponsors — the 2025 Workplace Benefits Awards will open for entries on Monday, March 31. This year, Benefits Canada is allowing a bit of extra time for submitting nominations, so we’re opening up the awards portal a whole month early. If your organization is leading the way in transforming the […]

While the conversation around mental-health benefits is typically focused on coverage levels, it’s important for employers to unpack the entire mental-health bucket and consider the impacts of other factors like psychological safety and diversity, equity and inclusion. Paula Allen, global leader and vice-president of research and client insights at Telus Health, says there’s a great […]