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What Kim Kardashian Can Teach Us About Financial Literacy Programs

Justin Held, CEBS

11 May 201619 May 2016

Financial literacy continues to be a challenge throughout the United States and Canada. Plan sponsors struggle with the most effective methods to educate their workforces regarding the management and use of money. These challenges were addressed at a recent presentation by Grant […]

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PTSD: An Often Hidden Workplace Issue

Kathy Bergstrom, CEBS

03 May 201606 Jun 2016

Many people think of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as an issue for war veterans, but it is increasingly gaining attention as a workplace issue. Some Canadian provinces are passing what’s called presumptive legislation around PTSD, which means that when a worker has […]

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Extra Year for ORPP Preparation

Kathy Bergstrom, CEBS

10 Mar 2016

The largest employers in Ontario have an extra year to prepare for the implementation of the Ontario Retirement Pension Plan (ORPP), but questions remain about whether the provincial plan will give way to an enhanced Canada Pension Plan (CPP). Background Enhancing the […]

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Future of Medical Marijuana Coverage in Canada

Kathy Bergstrom, CEBS

07 Jan 201607 Jan 2016

Legislative changes along with a new political environment in Canada mean the topic of medical marijuana will likely pick up steam in the coming months and years. While much is unclear, Mike Sullivan lays out important factors for benefit plan sponsors to […]

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Employee Benefits in Canada Book Released

Pat Bonner, Ph.D., CEBS

24 Nov 201509 Nov 2017

What is black and white and soon to be read all over Canada? I couldn’t help but think of this riddle when the fourth edition of Employee Benefits in Canada was delivered to my desk a few days ago. The text is […]

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Help Plan Members Celebrate Financial Literacy Month

Kathy Bergstrom, CEBS

03 Nov 2015

November is Financial Literacy Month in Canada, and the government, under the leadership of financial literacy leader Jane Rooney, has been working to make more information and resources available to consumers and workplaces. Below are highlights of resources available to help engage […]

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What the New Liberal Government Means for Canadian Pension and Benefit Plan Sponsors

Kathy Bergstrom, CEBS

23 Oct 201502 Mar 2016

Three panelists offered their views during a recent International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans webcast, “Post-Election Pensions and Benefits Outlook: What to Expect.” Panelists said Justin Trudeau, prime minister-designate, and the new majority party will move forward on many campaign promises, including […]

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Six Tips to Improve Workplace Mental Health

Kathy Bergstrom, CEBS

09 Oct 201512 Oct 2015

There’s growing recognition that workplaces affect mental health, and employers that focus on supporting mental wellness will reap the benefits, according to Heidi Weigand, director of the Centre for the Study of Sport and Health at Saint Mary’s University in Halifax, Nova […]

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Generational Workforce Preferences Mean Serious Business

Kathy Bergstrom, CEBS

28 Sep 201519 May 2016

I’m always fascinated by discussions of the different age groups in the workplace and whether I fit the generational mold. But for employers facing a shortage of skilled workers, it’s actually serious business. “Generational cohort is a key predictor of what employees […]

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Top 5 Employee Benefit Trends to Watch in Canada

Julie Stich, CEBS

02 Sep 201502 Sep 2015

Offering group benefits and retirement plans to employees takes financial, administrative and time commitment from employers. To get the most bang for their buck, employers need to make sure their benefit plans work efficiently and are used effectively. Here are five benefit […]