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Why You Need a Benefits Communication Plan for Employees

It should be no surprise that the past few years have influenced how much employees value their health benefits. From […]

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The Human Face of Employer-Sponsored Plans | The importance of employer-sponsored benefits for people with Type 1 Diabetes

Initially published in Benefits and Pensions Monitor, February 2018 | Updated November 2022 Sponsoring an employee benefits plan can be […]

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On the Path to Modernizing Our Employment Insurance Program

The Canadian federal government has released a Phase Two report1 from ongoing consultations regarding the modernization of the Employment Insurance […]

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Should I Stay or Should I Go? | Helping Employees Understand the Risks of Switching Companies

The classic 80s song, “Should I Stay or Should I Go” by The Clash, reflects the internal dilemma many Canadians […]

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Fintech and Group Savings Plans: What is a Robo-Advisor?

Canada ranks among the top 10 countries globally for the soundness of our financial system,1 and Canadians have traditionally enjoyed […]

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Cost Savings of Effective Workers’ Compensation Claims Management

Mandatory coverage for most Canadian employers Workers’ Compensation (WC) legislation mandates Canadian employers to have insurance that provides income replacement, […]

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Understanding Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes in Canada

Type 2 diabetes and obesity are chronic diseases growing at alarming rates in Canada and globally. There are 11 million […]

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Have You Considered Digital Employee Wellness Solutions?

We often take good health for granted throughout our lives, but statistics show long-term disease is prevalent in Canada.1 2 […]

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Disability and Critical Illness Coverage | Which Plan is Right for You?

If someone asked you what you consider to be your biggest asset, what would you say? For many of us, […]

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How to Engage Employees in a Hybrid Work Environment

Hybrid work arrangements have brought significant change to various industry sectors. A work-from-home arrangement may seem exciting initially, but it […]

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