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How can your company get the most out of their investments into employee health and wellbeing, including your Employee Assistance Program (EAP)? Increasing EAP usage provides a host of benefits for both employees and employers alike. Such as … [Read more...]
As the planned Canadian Dental Care program has been unveiled, there has been a lot of discussions the past year surrounding the effects it might have on group dental benefits. Will employers update their plans? Should they? Will there be a decrease … [Read more...]
This is a guest blog post by Trevor Coulombe, a seasoned freelance writer dedicated to bridging the knowledge gap for business operators and individual creators. In a realm where achieving financial balance can be a struggle, the astute use of … [Read more...]
Health insurance trends for 2024 show a common thread of the fact that we need to treat illnesses as a part of the whole, rather than in silos. Addressing all aspects of a person’s wellness can help ensure better health outcomes for all. … [Read more...]
The federal government has updated its table of Federal employment insurance (EI) premium rates and maximums. Effective January 1, 2024, EI maximum insurable earnings will increase from $61,500 to $63,200. As a result, the maximum EI benefit will … [Read more...]
Nearly two-thirds (61 per cent) of Canadian employees say they volunteered their time or finances in the last two years, reporting an above-average mental-health score (65.6, compared to the national average of 64.6), according to Telus Health’s … [Read more...]
A new benefit year comes with the start of a new calendar year, providing a fantastic opportunity to review your existing benefits plan (or start one up with us!). Fortunately, we’ve developed a four-point checklist for you to do just that! #1. … [Read more...]
Employee benefits keep working Canadians happy, healthy, and financially secure, but they’re also used as an attraction and retention tool. Employees want benefits coverage, and a comprehensive plan is one of the many ways employers can … [Read more...]
Group Insurance can be a complex realm and there’s a lot of misconceptions out there! We’re on a mission to set the record straight, so bear with us as we debunk the 8 most common group insurance myths. Myth #1: “I can’t get insurance with a … [Read more...]
Improvements in technology and digital services over the last few decades have completely changed the world as we know it. You don’t rent movies at Blockbuster anymore (sorry Blockbuster) — you stream virtually endless content on Netflix. Now the … [Read more...]
It’s been one year since Canada declared a state of emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, both Canada and the world have changed, likely forever. Here are some of the most notable impacts and changes we’ve seen over … [Read more...]
Everyone’s favourite time of year is just around the corner: tax time. Benefits and taxation are complicated — and we’re covering both! — so bear with us as we explain the connections. This article focuses on the tax implications and … [Read more...]
Over the last few years, a troubling industry trend has become clear: more Canadians are going on disability. Alongside this comes necessary updates to Insurer’s calculations and rates to keep pace with the rising claims, leading to rising … [Read more...]
The mental health crisis in Canada affects more than 6.7 million Canadians — and by extension, their employers — paving the way for unhappy and unengaged Canadians. Poor employee mental health reduces innovation and productivity, creates … [Read more...]
The majority of Canadian businesses are considered small- to medium-sized. In fact, 55% of Canadian companies have fewer than four employees, with 90% of exporting companies having fewer than 100 employees. It’s no secret that the … [Read more...]
