#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...]
For many, positivity in the workplace may sound like an easy thing to achieve or something that runs essentially on autopilot, but this is far from the truth. It takes a lot of time and effort to maintain a positive atmosphere at work and considering … [Read more...]
If you’re like most Canadians, you travel – a lot. Many people travel abroad to places like Europe and Asia, but a growing number of Canadians are exploring the wonders of our home and native land. Many Canadian are doing so without the … [Read more...]
Healthcare at your fingertips? It’s not so far-fetched. New healthcare technologies are emerging every day that have a significant impact on a person’s life (consider 3D-printed replacement organs, smart inhalers or … [Read more...]
National Volunteer Week is an annual, week-long celebration full of community activities, generosity of spirit and of course, volunteering. There are many different benefits of volunteering, both for employers and employees, which is one of the … [Read more...]
We know that group insurance can be a bit confusing, and providing a benefits plan to employees can seem like a daunting task. We want to cut through the noise and explain things in a way that everyone can understand. So we’re going to “unpack” … [Read more...]
We’re very excited to announce that one of our suppliers, Sun Life, has launched the Lumino Health network (luminohealth.ca) – Canada’s premier online network of health resources to all Canadians. We’ve learned from our plan members that … [Read more...]
"If you are more fortunate than others, build a longer table, not a higher fence". The quote above truly embodies our giving spirit, not only at Christmas time but throughout the whole year! This year, our company has decided in lieu of goodies … [Read more...]
October holds a busy schedule for health and wellness. October’s not just the month of pumpkins and apple picking– it’s Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month too. Workplaces across Canada take part in initiatives and activities to encourage a healthy … [Read more...]
There’s no getting around the fact that medical cannabis is a hot topic in the benefits industry right now. And with the upcoming legalization of recreational cannabis on October 17th, 2018, it’s bound to get even hotter. As a Canadian … [Read more...]
More than a quarter (26 per cent) of Canadians say the financial cost of exercise can be prohibitive or necessitates compromising their budget, according to a new survey by the Desjardins Group. The survey, which polled about 3,000 Canadians between … [Read more...]