2024 is set to be a year filled with exciting changes to look forward to in the world of benefits. We’ve put together a short list of some of the top trends to anticipate in the next twelve months. While some trends exhibit new industry breakthroughs, others reflect developments in ongoing challenges faced by employees… Continue reading Top 5 Developments In Employee Benefits To Watch in 2024

The results of the 26th edition of the Benefits Canada Healthcare Survey have been published – and they reveal some insightful evaluations that demonstrate the value of health benefits. This year’s results establish an overarching theme which highlights the importance of health benefits that attend to members’ overlapping and interconnected health needs. The survey results… Continue reading Benefits Canada 2023 Healthcare Survey Recap: Supporting The Individual

International partnerships and cross-border projects are familiar customs for modern working professionals within the ever-evolving global business ecosystem. For a growing number of people, work and travel go hand in hand, so travel insurance continues to be a staple feature in many group benefits plans. Travel insurance is a necessity to protect your employees  International… Continue reading Why Corporate Travel Insurance Is Necessary For Employees

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

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

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

In an era where people are already questioning what it means to work, COVID-19 has dramatically shaken up the conversation. With more and more employees in a work-from-home situation, a source of burnout has been created, and the ways to relieve this don’t exactly come with an easy answer. The line between home life and… Continue reading Unlimited PTO. Burnout. And Vacation Time: Prioritizing Wellness In An Always-On Work Culture

According to the United States Social Security Administration, approximately one in four 20-year-olds will become disabled before reaching 67. In Canada, more than 62 percent of Canadian employees were exposed to someone who had to take time off of work due to a disability, and 25 percent had to take time off themselves. Disability cases… Continue reading Long-Term Disability Coverage Is No Longer A “Nice to Have”

It is common for dental fee guides to increase over time. Based on data from the Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association, the total amount spent on dental benefits by group or individual insurance plans in Canada has gradually increased from $1.5 billion in 1990 to $3 billion in 2000 to 7.9 billion in 2016.… Continue reading Why Spiking Dental Fees Will Have a Rippling Effect