The Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan was a winner at Benefits Canada’s 2025 Workplace Benefits Awards for its absence management program, which excels because the organization manages its benefits plan, wellness program and disability support in the same portfolio. According to one judge, the HOOPP’s prevention and return-to-work practices are leading edge because of the […]
Benefits Canada is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2025 Workplace Benefits Awards. The awards, which were presented during the 2025 Healthy Outcomes Conference in Toronto on Oct. 21, recognized employers that are making a substantial difference in their employees’ financial, mental and physical well-being. This year, Benefits Canada presented awards across 11 categories, […]
Benefits Canada is pleased to announce the finalists of the 2025 Workplace Benefits Awards. This year’s finalists were chosen from more than 80 entries across 11 categories, representing Canadian employers and plan sponsors that are truly leading the way with their support and resources for employees’ physical, mental, financial and social well-being. The winners will be […]
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 […]
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 […]