How many physical documents have you signed in the past three months? Chance are, it’s not very many. Maybe a form at the doctor’s office or a driver’s license renewal. But cast your mind back: 10 or even 20 years ago if you can. You signed your name a lot more back then, didn’t you?… Continue reading Wet Signatures: Are Insurance Providers Stuck In The Past?
Earlier this week I wrote about how governments and large businesses are helping erase the stigma around mental health in the workplace. In recent years, I’ve seen a growing number of my clients bring more attention to supporting the mental health and wellness of their employees. I’d like to see this trend continue to grow… Continue reading How Startups Can Support Employee Mental Health
Congratulations: You’re opening a branch or subsidiary office in Canada! Tapping into Canada’s market of 33 million citizens, not to mention its highly educated and motivated workforce, is a great idea. Now that you’re staffing up, you’re undoubtedly looking at a benefits coverage for your new Canadian employees. Before you jump in to the first… Continue reading Considering An Employee Benefits Plan For Your Canadian Staff? Here’s Where To Start
Employee Assistance Plans (EAPs) have been around since the 70s. But from the 70s to about the 90s they were strictly focused on addressing psychological issues. In the mid-90s, they branched out to include other components that have really extended them to become overall wellness programs. Today, EAPs support the overall health and wellness of… Continue reading Why Startups Are Choosing Employee Assistance Plans To Support Their Teams
There is a shortage of tech talent in Canada, especially in cities like Toronto. To address this, the Canadian government launched the global skills visa program to allow Canadian companies to bring in foreign workers within two weeks. Up until this program launched, it would take up to a year to bring a foreign worker… Continue reading Canada’s New Global Skills Visa Program: Important Note About Employee Health Insurance
I speak with a lot of U.S. based startups that have or are looking to set up shop in Canada, specifically Toronto. Different laws, healthcare systems, policies and even corporate cultures between Canada and the U.S. create a big learning curve for the founders of these startups. I’ve compiled a list of the most frequently… Continue reading What U.S. Based Startups Opening Canadian Offices Need to Know About Employee Benefits
It’s that time again – the latest figures on employee benefits coverage in Canada have been released. Every April, Benefits Canada releases data on the top employee benefits providers in Canada. Some years, there are interesting stories behind dramatic changes in the year-to-year figures. For example, in the 2016 results, Manulife saw a significant increase… Continue reading Canada’s Top 2016 Employee Benefits Companies
This is an article that I previously provided to The Globe and Mail: If you’re a small business with staffing concerns, you’re not alone: over 50 per cent of business owners are worried about attracting the right candidates, and retaining their key players once they find them. The latter can be especially difficult in the startup space,… Continue reading Most Employees Vastly Underestimate Their Total Compensation
This is an article that I previously provided to The Globe and Mail. Although we often read stories about successful Canadian startups – Shopify, Wattpad, Wealthsimple, and others – the reality is that many startups fail, and even those that succeed often experience a series of extreme highs and lows as they grow. With failure… Continue reading Why So Many Entrepreneurs Struggle With Mental Illness
You’ve made the decision to launch a health benefits plan for your growing startup. What do you do next? Before you do anything, read this article. Doing so will help you make an informed decision on how you go about bringing the best employee benefits plan to your team. Who to Work With When selecting… Continue reading 5 Things To Consider When Selecting A Health Benefits Plan For Your Startup
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