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71% started planning retirement in advance, says survey

71% started planning retirement in advance, says survey

Some 71% of U.K. retirees said they started planning for retirement in advance, including 48% who started planning a long time before they retired, according to…

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  • March 7, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 10:36
Pension longevity swaps and bulk-annuity deals to increase in 2016

Pension longevity swaps and bulk-annuity deals to increase in 2016

The number of U.K. company pension schemes entering into longevity swaps and bulk-annuity deals in 2016 is expected to increase due to schemes recognizing the importance…

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  • March 7, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 10:14
Sounding Board: Health outcomes and personal choice collide

Sounding Board: Health outcomes and personal choice collide

A Quebec employer recently boasted about its unconventional hiring policy – the company has never hired a “smoker” in its 30 years as a business, and its proud of this stance.…

Water Shortages and Solutions

Water Shortages and Solutions

Panel discussions how investors can tap into the future of water resources

  • By: Staff
  • March 3, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 07:24
Franklin Templeton promotes DC and retirement team members

Franklin Templeton promotes DC and retirement team members

Franklin Templeton has promoted three members of its Canadian defined contribution and retirement team. Matthew Williams (pictured) has been promoted to senior vice president, head of defined…

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  • March 2, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 14:55
Technology, competition raising the bar for hiring requirements: report

Technology, competition raising the bar for hiring requirements: report

New technologies, disruptive innovation and global competition for talent are raising skill requirements and changing expectations for entry-level employees and future leaders, according to a…

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  • March 2, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 09:15
5 steps to promoting nutrition in the workplace

5 steps to promoting nutrition in the workplace

Most of us spend, on average, 60% of our waking hours at work, so it stands to reason that the workplace is a good place to encourage…

Chronic Disease Management: A Workable Solution

Download the PDF to read more Why it’s time to step up to lessen the burden of chronic disease Can plan sponsors realistically play a…

  • March 1, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 00:00
Up to 600 TTC employees involved in benefits fraud

Up to 600 TTC employees involved in benefits fraud

Up to 600 TTC employees are under investigation for their involvement in a benefits fraud scandal, according to an article in the Toronto Star. According to the…

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  • February 29, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 09:27
Brault & Martineau employees impacted by pension changes

Brault & Martineau employees impacted by pension changes

A breakdown in negotiations around a modified pension plan for warehouse workers of Brault & Martineau has resulted in the lockout of warehouse employees, according to…

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  • February 29, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 09:20
Paid sick leave to be extended to 800,000 U.S. employees

Paid sick leave to be extended to 800,000 U.S. employees

The Department of Labor has announced a proposed rule to implement a new executive order that would require employers that enter into covered contracts with…

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  • February 29, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 09:15
65% of employers see benefits communications as a high priority

65% of employers see benefits communications as a high priority

Educating employees about their benefits is a high priority for 65% of North American organizations, according to new research by the International Foundation of Employee…

SIPP deadline looms for Ontario pensions

SIPP deadline looms for Ontario pensions

Ontario pension plans registered before Jan. 1, 2016 must file their statement of investment policies and procedures (SIPP) by this coming Tuesday, March 1. For plans registered…

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  • February 26, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 08:34