Our 2023 Government Benefit Update is Now Available
Each year, we provide a government benefits reference chart that summarizes the limits and rates associated with Canada and Quebec […]
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Preventing Burnout | The Importance of Vacation Time
Reposted with permission from Homewood Health; original is now archived.
Read MoreChanges to the EI Sickness Benefit Program Effective December 18, 2022
The Canadian federal government has announced that effective December 18, 2022, the Employment Insurance (EI) sickness program will be moving […]
Read MoreWhy 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 […]
Read MoreThe 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 […]
Read MoreOn 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 […]
Read MoreHow Employers Can Support Employee Financial Wellness
Financial insecurity is a significant stressor for many people. With rising inflation increasing the cost of everyday purchases, people are […]
Read MoreIt’s Time to Start Getting Your Cottage Winter Ready
When the leaves start to turn, and the air becomes crisper, it’s time to start thinking about closing your cottage […]
Read MorePTSD in the Workplace: Solutions and Support
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is often linked to combat occupations and first responders. So you wouldn’t think of your everyday […]
Read MoreCreating A Back To School Supply List For Your Child With Asthma
It’s that time of year again, and families are getting ready for the new school year. With children returning to […]
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