Canada

Repackaging Existing Resources Could Increase Usage of Employee Assistance Programs

Repackaging Existing Resources Could Increase Usage of Employee Assistance Programs

Robbie Hartman, CEBS
 

When the children of your employees go away to school for the first time, even under ordinary circumstances, it can be tough on the parent, the child—and the employer. With the COVID-19 pandemic and the additional uncertainty surrounding school and work, these […]

Latest COVID-19 Survey Shows Heightened Interest in Virtual Care

Latest COVID-19 Survey Shows Heightened Interest in Virtual Care

Alyssa Hodder, GBA
 

With the pandemic limiting Canadians’ ability to access much-needed healthcare services, many organizations are looking for alternatives. The Impact of COVID-19 on Pensions and Benefits in Canada survey, conducted in June by the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans, finds increased uptake […]

Retirement Plan Changes in the Face of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Retirement Plan Changes in the Face of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Justin Held, CEBS
 

The COVID-19 pandemic has had dramatic implications for workplace retirement programs in Canada. Volatile market conditions have organizations and individuals reviewing their financial options. At the same time, these conditions have led to interruptions in employment as employers contemplate early retirement offerings, hiring freezes, […]