Employment Insurance is a complex forum that many people in today’s workforce have dealt with in some capacity. While it would certainly be ideal never to encounter a situation in which you are forced to rely on employment insurance, the reality is that many workers have found themselves in that exact situation. This reality has… Continue reading Identifying The Risks Of “Double Dipping” EI And LTD Benefits
Canada’s new digital nomad program has entered the global chat. Canada has recently launched an innovative Digital Nomad Program to attract skilled workers and combat the ongoing tech labor shortage. This program aims to lure H-1B visa holders from the United States and remote workers worldwide to work in Canada. With over 30 countries worldwide… Continue reading Canada’s Digital Nomad Program Opens Doors for New Tech Talent
No matter where you go, take travel insurance with you. With so much natural beauty and adventure to offer, travel within Canada is brimming with bucket-list-worthy vacation destinations and opportunities to make lifelong memories. Even though your holiday plans may not take you beyond Canadian borders, travel insurance is important to ensure peace of mind… Continue reading Canadians Need Travel Insurance – Especially While Traveling In Canada
For the past twenty-three years, Canada’s Top 100 Employers have been selected using the following eight criteria: Workplace Work Atmosphere & Social Health, Financial, & Family Benefits Vacation & Time Off Employee Communications Performance Management Training & Skills Development Community Involvement The annual selection is published by The Globe and Mail. It serves as a… Continue reading Uncovering The Most Important Benefits From Canada’s Top Tech Employers
With summertime on the horizon, temperatures are heating up, and excitement levels throughout the benefits industry are sky-high as the annual names of Canada’s top insurance providers are now revealed. The highly anticipated list of Canada’s top-performing insurance companies is an excellent tool for gauging the overall potency of the industry, as well as indicating… Continue reading Canada’s Top Insurance Companies By Premium For 2022
As a nation widely known for its commitment to universal healthcare, Canada has reached a major milestone by finally including dental care as part of its federally funded public healthcare system. According to reports, the 2023 budget will deliver a “transformative investment” to provide dental care to Canadians with $13 billion over five years and… Continue reading Announcing The New Dental Care Plan: Providing Coverage For Uninsured Canadians
Gone are the days when a standard employee benefits package that covered dental, health, and vision was enough to entice workers and provide adequate support for their wellness needs. On the heels of a global pandemic that radically shifted how people structure their lives and think about how work functions as part of their lifestyle,… Continue reading 5 Employee Benefits That Went From The Exception To The Norm
ChatGPT took the world by storm in only a few months, and since then, it has spurred an arms race with the titans of tech to see who can get to the market fastest. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been around for a while, but when businesses saw the everyday power of ChatGPT, everyone came to… Continue reading Will AI And Employee Benefit Plans Be A Perfect Marriage?
The provincial dental associations plan every year to create a suggested dental fee guide on what they recommend dentists charge for regular work – and this year’s fee guide adjustment is looking to be the highest increase in years. Ontario – 8.5% Quebec – 9.8% Manitoba – 5.25% PEI – 5.77% Saskatchewan – 5.62% Alberta… Continue reading Dental Fee Guides Are Increasing – Again
Let’s face it, 2022 was a trying year. Between inflation, mass layoffs, skyrocketing costs of living, and anxiety over a looming recession, a lot weighed heavily on the minds of the average citizen. Unsurprisingly, employee priorities are shifting to adapt to these inauspicious times. In order to attract and retain workers, employees are responding in… Continue reading Five Benefits Trends To Watch For In 2023
