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Strategies for Mental Hygiene and Psychological Safety at Work

Kathy Bergstrom, CEBS

22 Oct 202422 Oct 2024

What actions can you take to maintain your own mental health and to ensure that your workplace is psychologically safe? Reaching these goals requires deliberate effort, according to the presenters of “Developing Leaders to Support Total Worker Health,” a recent International Foundation […]

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CAPSA Guidelines: A Comprehensive Overview of Pension Plans

Eli Argueta

14 Oct 202414 Oct 2024

On September 9, the Canadian Association of Pension Supervisory Authorities (CAPSA) released new guidance aimed at providing an update on the design, operation and administration of capital accumulation plans (CAPs). CAPs include defined contribution pensions, Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs), Tax-Free Savings […]

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Building Resilience: How to Prepare Your Organization for Disasters

Tim Hennessy

11 Oct 202411 Oct 2024

In light of the damage caused by Hurricane Helene and Milton, below are some tips for employers and plan sponsors for before, during and after the unfortunate event of a disaster. Not every disaster comes with a warning. Organizations can’t predict what […]

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2024 Mental Health Trends: Leading Change Through Preventive Action

Anne Newhouse, CEBS

10 Oct 202410 Oct 2024

Today is World Mental Health Day, a time to recognize the importance of mental health and to reaffirm commitments to improving mental health through education, awareness and advocacy. Many plan sponsors look toward mental health trends to stay informed on strategies for […]

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Healthy Smiles: Exploring Canadian Dental Care

Tim Hennessy

02 Oct 202402 Oct 2024

How often do you think about your teeth? Until there’s an ache or pain, most people don’t think about their teeth until something bothers them. The mouth, often referred to as the “gateway to the body,” has been linked to a host […]

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Peer Support Programs

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24 Sep 202424 Sep 2024

Leading up to our Mental Health in the Workplace virtual conference on October 9, we’re providing additional resources on workplace wellness programs to support employees. Here is a helpful resource from Workplace Strategies for Mental Health covering the benefits of offering a […]

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Five Tips for a Successful Benefits Open Enrollment

Kathy Bergstrom, CEBS

17 Sep 202417 Sep 2024

The arrival of fall signals the start of benefits open enrollment season for many organizations. According to the International Foundation’s Trends in Benefit Open Enrollment and Communication survey report, benefits open enrollment periods most often begin in October and November—which means open […]

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Thriving Together: Wellness and Group Benefits in Hybrid and Remote Work

Tim Hennessy

30 Jul 202430 Jul 2024

Once viewed as a rare perk, working from home (WFH) became necessary for many during the pandemic. Despite the benefit’s popularity among many workers and businesses, some organizations have reverted their WFH policies amid fears of losing productivity and collaboration, replacing flexible […]

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Human Nature: Wellness Benefits of the Outdoors

Rebecca Plier

26 Jul 202426 Jul 2024

It should come as no surprise that the spaces we occupy every day have a huge impact on our overall wellness. The Environmental Protection Agency and Vancouver Coastal Health report that Americans and Canadians spend about 90% of their time indoors. But […]

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Strategies for Mental Hygiene and Psychological Safety at Work

CAPSA Guidelines: A Comprehensive Overview of Pension Plans

Building Resilience: How to Prepare Your Organization for Disasters

2024 Mental Health Trends: Leading Change Through Preventive Action

Top Seven Questions Employers Are Asking About the Flu at Work

Healthy Smiles: Exploring Canadian Dental Care

Peer Support Programs

Five Tips for a Successful Benefits Open Enrollment

Thriving Together: Wellness and Group Benefits in Hybrid and Remote Work

Human Nature: Wellness Benefits of the Outdoors