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Supporting Employees Through Substance Abuse During COVID-19

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29 Sep 202029 Sep 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a time of extreme stress for many—impacting not only individuals who were already vulnerable to substance abuse, but also people who have not previously struggled with addiction. In a recent International Foundation webcast, Rising Substance Abuse: Supporting […]

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Alternative Investments: A Primer for your Plan

Justin Held, CEBS

21 Sep 202021 Sep 2020

Finding the right asset allocation for your fund is no easy task. A presentation by Kevin M. Schmid of Gallagher Fiduciary Advisors, LLC, titled Improving Your Asset Allocation, explored the topic and provided some insights on key strategies to improve your fund’s […]

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Running an Effective Apprenticeship Fund in Canada: 8 Questions for Your Plan

Justin Held, CEBS

16 Sep 202014 Sep 2020

Running an effective apprenticeship fund requires the management of a wide variety of key stakeholders. Navigating this complicated landscape and avoiding potential pitfalls have long been concerns for a wide variety of apprenticeship program stakeholders, including training directors, coordinators and trustees. The […]

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Resilience: Readiness to Face Adversity

Julie Stich, CEBS

10 Sep 202006 Apr 2021

We’re entering the sixth month of the declared COVID-19 pandemic. And, speaking for myself and my International Foundation colleagues, our sixth month of working from home. For me, personally, it’s my sixth month of social isolation, seeing in person only those people […]

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Pensions and Benefits in the New Future of Work

Robbie Hartman, CEBS

08 Sep 202008 Sep 2020

The emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated changes in the workplace, with many organizations implementing new policies for remote work in weeks instead of years. Current and future areas of focus include workplace flexibility, the need for new skills, longer tenured […]

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Supporting the Mental Health of Your Global Workforce

Alyssa Hodder, GBA

19 Aug 202019 Aug 2020

It’s no surprise that the global pandemic has had a significant impact on employees’ mental health. But even before the pandemic, mental health was on many employers’ radars. According to the Global Business Group on Health Survey 2016-2019, mental well-being was one […]

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Repackaging Existing Resources Could Increase Usage of Employee Assistance Programs

Robbie Hartman, CEBS

06 Aug 202022 Sep 2020

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 […]

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A Closer Look at Canada’s Return-to-Work Dilemma

Alyssa Hodder, GBA

29 Jul 202029 Jul 2020

As the pandemic continues to impact workplaces across Canada and around the world, the Federal government has taken action by providing financial support for both employers and employees. Benefits available include: The Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB), which provides approximately $500 per week to […]

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Questions Canadian Employees Are Asking During COVID-19

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27 Jul 202027 Jul 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact both home and work life, employees and plan members are contacting their human resource departments for information and help. According to a recent survey of Canadian organizations conducted by the International Foundation of Employee Benefit […]

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Latest COVID-19 Survey Shows Heightened Interest in Virtual Care

Alyssa Hodder, GBA

23 Jul 202022 Jul 2020

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 […]