At the recent The People People Group event, someone reminded me of a government program that’s been quietly saving smart employers real money for years — yet almost no one talks about it. It’s the Employment Insurance (EI) Premium Reduction Program, and if your company offers Short-Term Disability (STD) coverage, you could be leaving serious… Continue reading Are You Paying Twice For Disability Coverage? Here’s How To Fix It.

For a growing share of your team, family looks less like two kids and a minivan, and more like a golden retriever curled up on the couch. That shift is rewriting the benefits playbook. For millennials and Gen Z — now the majority of the workforce — pets are family. Many are delaying home ownership… Continue reading From Perk To Priority: Pet Insurance At Work

If you’re running a fast-growing tech company, there’s a rising trend you can’t afford to ignore, and it’s probably already affecting your team. ADHD, or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, is a neurodevelopmental condition that impacts focus, impulse control, and executive functioning — and for adults in their 20s to 40s, it’s becoming one of the most common… Continue reading ADHD Is Quietly Reshaping Your Team: Is Your Benefits Plan Ready?

A few weeks ago, I went through something I’ve long recommended to clients: an executive health assessment. It’s something we’ve promoted for years, not because it sounds impressive, but because it works. In my case, something showed up on an MRI that needed follow-up. It’s now being taken care of, and I’m grateful we caught… Continue reading Making The Case For Executive Health In Your Benefits Plan

Ten years ago, a $1,000 dental cap might have made sense. Today, it barely gets your team through two cleanings and a filling. The cost of care has gone up—year after year—but most benefits plans haven’t kept pace. For startups trying to recruit top talent and build a modern workplace, that gap isn’t just a… Continue reading When Benefits Don’t Keep Up: How Startups Can Avoid The Pitfalls Of Coverage Erosion

The Benefits Canada 2024 top employee benefits providers figures have been released. Canada Life’s Rise: Fueled by a Major Federal Contract Canada Life’s significant growth in 2024 can be attributed mainly to winning the Public Service Health Care Plan contract, even though it ended up being the only bidder. This transition positioned Canada Life as… Continue reading Canada’s Top 20 Employee Benefits Providers – 2024

The other day, I was downtown for a meeting and glanced out the window—only to realize how many floors across the street were dark and empty. Entire sections of once-coveted office towers now look like ghost floors. And once you see it, you can’t unsee it. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, hybrid work… Continue reading Vacant Spaces & Rising Costs: How Canada’s Office Shift Could Impact Insurance Premiums

A quiet revolution is underway in the workplace. Mental health leaves are no longer rare—they’re rapidly becoming a new norm. The question is, are employers ready? The Pressure to Stay Connected —and What It’s Costing Employee Well-Being According to a Headspace survey reported by Benefits Canada, 40% of employees have taken a mental health leave,… Continue reading Mental Health Leaves Are Surging. Is This the New Workplace Norm?

Startups don’t win on perks. They win on people. Free snacks and a cool office won’t keep employees around, especially in today’s economy. What does? Benefits that actually matter—healthcare, financial wellness, and the kind of support that makes employees want to stay. The Shift from Job-Hopping to Stability Just a few years ago, the job… Continue reading Beyond Perks: How Startup Leaders Build Resilient Teams With Meaningful Benefits