Improving participation and engagement in pension savings is a constant challenge for the retirement industry, but experts point to more insistent and consistent tactics around member behaviour. Derek Messacar, associate professor of applied economics, Memorial University Programs that offer tax deductions on savings in designated accounts have, for a long time now, been contested as […]
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, […]
Five years after the coronavirus pandemic normalized the concept of remote working, academic and union thought leaders agree there’s no evidence supporting return-to-office mandates. Mark Ma, associate professor of business administration, University of Pittsburgh’s Katz Graduate School of Business In our research, which examined consequences of return-to-office mandates for S&P 500 firms from 2020 to […]
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 […]
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 […]
Benefits Canada celebrated the Defined Contribution Plan Summit’s 25th anniversary by looking at how the world has changed over the last quarter century, the subsequent impact on the pension sector and what’s next for DC pensions. On Feb. 26-28 in Montreal, the 2025 DC Plan Summit highlighted the lessons of the last several decades, putting […]
While research so far indicates being a mental-health first aid trainee is neither clearly beneficial or harmful, it’s also important to consider potential risks and ensure there’s oversight and governance. Dr. Bill Howatt, founder of Howatt Human Resources As a trained mental-health professional, I approach mental-health training critically. Mental-health first aid training can be a […]
Benefits Canada’s Face to Face Drug Plan Management Forum has been running for nearly 20 years and is the industry’s most popular drug benefits conference. On Dec. 2 at the Omni King Edward Hotel in Toronto, attendees experienced a full day of educational sessions presented by industry experts, with insights into fresh drug plan designs […]
While both experts point to the obligation of the pension promise, one argues that many pension funds are already overweight in Canadian allocations, while the other cites these funds’ risk-return calibrations, highlighting the strategic assets available abroad. Jeremy Forgie, pension lawyer and senior counsel at Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP Whether our governments should try […]
One expert suggests employers bridge their knowledge gap by finding ways to turn education into action, while another says companies’ commitments to ongoing financial literacy is helping to do just that. Roland Chiwetelu (pictured right), associate director of financial wellness, Eckler Ltd. One expert suggests employers bridge their knowledge gap by finding ways to turn […]