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Workplace Accommodations: Compliance Issues and Tips

Anne Newhouse, CEBS

03 Jun 202503 Jun 2025

Injuries and sicknesses resulting in disability and, potentially, time away from work happen to employees all the time requiring employers to develop a disability management process. This process is a series of coordinated stages to prevent, manage, and reduce workplace disabilities, alleviate […]

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Working Under the Sun: Gear Up Against Skin Cancer

Ashton DeMoss

27 May 202527 May 2025

This blog was originally published by the Wellness Alliance. Skin cancer is one of the most preventable types of cancer, yet it remains the most common form in the United States, with over five million cases diagnosed each year. The two most common types—basal cell […]

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GLP-1 Drug Coverage Continues to Rise in Canada

Rebecca Plier

22 May 202522 May 2025

New Survey Data Reveals Prior Authorization or Other Utilization Management Strategies, Eligibility Requirements, Annual Maximum as Leading Cost Control Methods A new survey report from the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans reveals updated Canadian employer coverage and cost-control mechanisms surrounding glucagon-like […]

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Tips for Employers on Navigating Anxiety in the Workplace

Amanda Wilke, CEBS

15 May 202515 May 2025

With so much going on in the world today, there is a sense of anxiousness regarding the economy, health, family, employment and finances. Three out of four people with stress and anxiety say these conditions interfere with their daily lives, including their […]

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Integrating Sleep Into Your Workplace Wellness Strategy

Ashton DeMoss

13 May 202513 May 2025

This blog was originally published by the Wellness Alliance. Sleep is something we all know we need, and the benefits of a good night’s rest are immediately noticeable. It’s foundational to nearly every system in the body, affecting both our mental and […]

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Scholarship Winners Gain Knowledge, Networking Opportunities and Career Benefits

Tim Hennessy

08 May 202513 May 2025

Do you know someone new to the employee benefits industry who is eager to grow? Sophia Lam, CEBS, recipient of the 2018 Young Professionals Scholarship, discovered the opportunity through her mentor, Joanna Gomes, CEBS, shortly after graduating—kickstarting her journey into the field. […]

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Celebrating Earth Day: Highlighting Social Wellness and Sustainability in the Workplace

Ashton DeMoss

22 Apr 202522 Apr 2025

This blog was originally published by the Wellness Alliance. With Earth Day on April 22, this month gives us an opportunity to highlight social wellness and its connection to our impact on the environment. According to the Six Dimensions of Wellness, social […]

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Data-Driven Workplace Mental Health Initiatives

Jenny Gartman, CEBS

08 Apr 202508 Apr 2025

At the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), data about their employee population has driven the evolution of its mental health program over the last five years. Speaker Laura Carter, associate director of benefits at HOOPP, said that a multipronged approach has […]

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Menopause and the Hidden Link to Chronic Illness in the Workplace

Anne Newhouse, CEBS

03 Apr 202503 Apr 2025

A 2023 report from the Menopause Foundation of Canada found that “the fastest growing segment of working women in Canada are those aged 45 to 55 – the time when most women reach menopause.” Although the report addresses Canada specifically, this statistic […]

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Financial Stress Takes a Toll on Workers: How Employers Can Help

Cara McMullin

02 Apr 202502 Apr 2025

Financial Challenges Like Emergency Expenses and Basic Living Costs Impact Worker Performance April 2 is National Employee Benefits Day, celebrated annually to recognize those working in employee benefits and the important role they play in their colleagues’ well-being. The 2025 theme is […]