Earlier this year, I experienced a mental health crisis. I spent five nights at an in-patient program. This was followed by over six weeks at a partial hospitalization facility, which… Read more >
August 18, 2022 Canada, Communication, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Benefits, Mental Health, U.S., Wellness, Work Life Balance Read more >
As the global impact of climate change grows, environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors have become a core consideration for pension funds. ESG issues and concerns can no longer be… Read more >
August 4, 2022 Canada, Employee Benefits, Financial Education, Financial Wellness, Pensions Read more >
The uncertain financial world of today is increasing the concerns of an already stressed workforce. A new International Foundation of Employee Benefits Plan study, Workplace Wellness and Financial Education Programs:… Read more >
August 2, 2022 Canada, Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, Financial Education, Financial Wellness, Investments, U.S. Read more >
Unlimited paid time off (PTO): the benefits trend that has rapidly grown, especially in the wake of a global pandemic. How exactly are employers able to offer a limitless vacation… Read more >
July 26, 2022 Canada, Communication, Employee Benefits, Flexible Work Options, Human Resources (HR), Paid Time Off (PTO), U.S., Vacation, Wellness, Work Life Balance Read more >
In an interview in the March/April issue of Plans & Trusts, actuary Bonnie-Jeanne MacDonald, Ph.D., FCIA, FSA, called for new policies and practices to address the multiple challenges and opportunities… Read more >
June 9, 2022 Canada, Communication, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Employee Benefits, Health Care, HIPAA, Insurance Read more >
Quebec recently passed Bill 96, An Act respecting French, the official and common language of Québec, which modifies the Quebec Charter of the French Language. Designed to support and promote the… Read more >
June 3, 2022 Canada, Compliance, Education, Employee Benefits, Legislative Read more >
As Mental Health Awareness Month (in the U.S.) continues, we’re sharing strategies and approaches to help leaders respond to employees with mental illness in a psychologically safe way. When employees have… Read more >
May 19, 2022 Behavioral Decision Making, Canada, Communication, Compliance, Diversity and Inclusion, Education, Employee Benefits, Mental Health, U.S., Wellness, Work Life Balance Read more >
Many companies have made progressive changes to their approach in recruiting, hiring and management to make the workplace an environment where everyone can succeed. While diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)… Read more >
May 17, 2022 Behavioral Decision Making, Canada, Communication, Compliance, Diversity and Inclusion, Employee Benefits, U.S., Wellness Read more >
The past two years have altered the workforce like never before. From the increase in remote work to the “Great Resignation,” you and your organization’s benefit plans have been shining… Read more >
April 5, 2022 Canada, Communication, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, Flexible Work Options, U.S., Wellness, Work Life Balance Read more >
Diversity, equity and inclusion has become a critically important consideration, but a lot needs to change in the pension and benefits industry to adequately address it. This Q&A with Karen… Read more >
March 22, 2022 Canada, Diversity and Inclusion, Employee Benefits, Insurance, Pensions, Retirement Read more >