Director, Education and Outreach – Canada
Favorite Foundation Product: Conferences and blogs on what’s new and interesting in the industry
Benefits Related Topics That Interest Her Most: Benefits communications and how to engage plan participants
Personal Insight: The proud mother of two lovely and challenging girls, Alyssa enjoys travelling and experiencing different cultures. In her spare time, she loves to read and write, but her most unusual hobby is participating in a competitive axe-throwing league (nothing more rewarding than hitting that bullseye!)
We know that leaders set the tone from the top. So when it comes to building a culture of empathy, trust and mutual respect, what example is your leadership setting?… Read more >
July 14, 2021 Canada, Communication, Employee Benefits, Mental Health, U.S., Wellness, Work Life Balance 0 Read more >
The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly accelerated the use of technology at work, and the risk of cyberattacks has grown exponentially. Katharine Hall, senior VP, cyber practice leader with Aon, and… Read more >
June 7, 2021 Canada, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Cybersecurity, Employee Benefits, Fraud, U.S. 0 Read more >
We’ve heard a lot about the importance of sleep in recent years, but during the pandemic, it is a pillar of health and wellness, said Dr. Eve Van Cauter, a… Read more >
May 27, 2021 Canada, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Employee Benefits, U.S., Wellness 0 Read more >
There’s no question that the pandemic has accelerated the adoption of virtual health care in Canada, but we’re now learning that it’s not just a transitional measure. A panel at… Read more >
May 19, 2021 Canada, Employee Benefits, Health Care, Wellness 0 Read more >
“How can I work and take care of my kids? I don’t have any childcare right now.” “Sorry, honey, but you’ll have to wait until after this Zoom call.” “I… Read more >
May 6, 2021 Canada, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Employee Benefits, Mental Health, U.S., Work Life Balance 0 Read more >
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we live and work, and it has also impacted our health benefits plans. A panel discussion at our recent Trends in Health and… Read more >
March 16, 2021 Canada, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Employee Benefits, Health Care, Mental Health 0 Read more >
Vaccines can provide important protection for your most vulnerable plan members, but should they be part of your benefits plan? And how can you offset the cost? Anar Dossa, Director… Read more >
March 9, 2021 Canada, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Employee Benefits, Health Care, Wellness 0 Read more >
When it comes to the COVID-19 vaccines and returning to the workplace, there’s a lot for employers to consider—and the time to start planning is now. A recent webcast, COVID-19… Read more >
February 12, 2021 Canada, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Employee Benefits 0 Read more >
When we rang in the New Year, there was a palpable sense of relief that 2020 was behind us. Then came the realization that, from a remote work standpoint at… Read more >
January 28, 2021 Canada, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Employee Benefits, Flexible Work Options, Wellness, Work Life Balance 0 Read more >
COVID-19 has had the dramatic effect of launching many of us into a remote work environment virtually overnight. But as the pandemic drags on (and on), it can be hard… Read more >
November 9, 2020 Canada, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Employee Benefits, U.S., Work Life Balance 0 Read more >