When you think of epidemic, you may think flu. But think again. On Feb. 9, 2010, the World Health Organization declared diabetes a global epidemic.
When I get ticked off with something a man does, I usually say, “Well, they die sooner.” And that’s true: Statistics Canada’s 2009 numbers put life expectancy for men at 79 years, compared with 83 for women. But will women have enough retirement income to enjoy those longer lives?
Last week, three tobacco companies were ordered to pay more than $15 billion in damages to smokers in Quebec.
Some populations are healthier compared to others. Japan and Okinawa come to mind. So what can Canadians learn from these communities’ basic health behaviours relating to diet, alcohol, smoking and physical activity? Read: Chronic pain costs employers Four unhealthy behaviours account for 80% of the chronic disease burden and mortality, but Canadians living with a range […]
Smart beta can be considered an interesting alternative to investing in market-cap weighted indexes.
There’s nothing like a new employee getting their dream job—and there’s nothing like a company getting its dream candidate. But it’s more than just a matter of negotiating salary.
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors were always around, but now they’re here to stay. Under the new Ontario Pension Benefits Act (PBA), effective Jan. 1, 2016, a plan sponsor’s statement of investment policies and procedures (SIPP) must include information about whether ESG factors are incorporated and, if so, how. And, by the beginning of […]
Colleen Johnston didn’t think she was at a disadvantage when she started in the workforce 30 years ago. Diversity was embedded in her philosophy: business was a level playing field. “But as I progressed in my career, it wasn’t a level playing field.”
How can employers offer a better, more efficient DC plan?
Moving its EFAP off-campus has given University of Calgary staff more confidentiality and work/life balance when they need it the most