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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...]
#1. Start a Weekly Update Following the lead of John Krazinski’s Some Good News Youtube show, we started “Good Morning BBD!” — a weekly show focused on starting the week off right with good news stories. Each episode showcases “good … [Read more...]
We are here for you The impact of COVID-19 is changing at a rapid pace. One thing that will not change is our commitment to your health and well-being. We are mobilizing to protect our clients, our employees and the communities across … [Read more...]
Many of the insurance carriers have implemented changes to their underwriting travel for EHC, life, critical illness and disability insurance applications, based on the Government of Canada’s warning updates related to COVID-19. As you are aware, … [Read more...]
We’ve said it before (and let’s be honest, we’ve probably said it more than once): “one-size-fits-all” benefits solutions aren’t cutting it anymore. Today’s workforce is the most diverse we’ve ever seen, with five different generations … [Read more...]
Everyone in Canada knows that many types of birds, including the iconic Canada goose, migrate south for the cold winter months in our home and native land. However, there’s another type of bird, very different from the rest, that escapes alongside … [Read more...]
