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The New Caregiver Benefits: Precision Support Through Expanded Understanding

Guest Contributor

17 Oct 202417 Oct 2024

Caregiving is not merely a personal responsibility; it is an essential societal function. Research has found that 73% of all employees1 have some current caregiving responsibility—whether caring for aging parents, supporting a loved one through illness or raising a child—requiring them to […]

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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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Shaping Human-Centered Workplace Cultures

Rebecca Plier

18 Jul 202418 Jul 2024

In recent years, there have been dramatic societal transformations that have affected the workplace. From the increased necessity for remote work to trends in employee turnover and new generations entering the workforce, work as we have known it is changing. Although these […]

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Building Meaningful Relationships

Rebecca Plier

11 Jul 202411 Jul 2024

In recent years, a startling trend has emerged: We are feeling lonelier than ever, especially at work. BetterUp reports that 69% of U.S. employees are not satisfied with the opportunities for connection in their workplace. This is especially troubling because most of us spend […]

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Creating a Heart-Healthy Culture for Yourself and Your Workforce

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01 Feb 202401 Feb 2024

Do you know the leading cause of death in the United States? If you said heart disease, you’d be correct. Heart disease has been the #1 cause of death in the U.S. for over a century, and nearly half of all people […]

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Supporting Lower Income Employees

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26 Jan 202413 Feb 2024

Many employers have increasing numbers of lower income employees who may struggle with day-to-day issues of transportation, housing, food insecurity and inadequate health care. Employers can support lower income workers with benefits such as health care navigation and quicker access to pay. […]

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A Restful Resolution: Prioritizing Sleep Health in the New Year

Tim Hennessy

03 Jan 202403 Jan 2024

In the hustle and bustle of our lives, sleep often takes a back seat to work demands, social obligations and the ever-present glow of screens. How many times this year have you found yourself burning the midnight oil, playing catch-up? The realm […]

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Benefit Trends Making Headlines: What to Know Now

Alyssa Hodder

01 Nov 202301 Nov 2023

Weight loss drugs have remained the headlines for most of 2023 due to their impact on diseases like obesity and diabetes. We asked Barbara A. Martinez, National Practice Leader, Drug Solutions at Canada Life to share her insights on benefit trends, GLP-1 […]

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Fertility Benefits Rapidly Rising as Employers Look to Attract and Support Talent

Anne Patterson

09 Feb 202310 Mar 2023

Fertility and family-forming benefits are top of mind for many organizations as they reevaluate benefit packages for the year ahead. Whether it’s to stay competitive in attracting and retaining key talent; save on health care costs; match benefits to diversity, equity and […]