Coverage of the 2024 Vancouver Benefits Summit

At Benefits Canada‘s 2024 Vancouver Benefits Summit, which was held on May 23, British Columbia-based employers, advisors and consultants learned about ways to reduce costs, create solutions, manage risks and learn strategies for a healthier, more productive workforce in uncertain times.

Here’s what you missed!

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Paola Ardiles Gamboa
Simon Fraser University
The connection between DEI and psychological health

By creating a psychologically safe workplace in which employees can feel free to be their authentic selves, employers can encourage increased communication and collaboration.

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Sylvana Leclerc
Sun Life
A look at post-pandemic paramedical, drug claims

There has seen a “huge increase” in mental-health practitioner claims following the coronavirus pandemic.

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Philippe Laplante
Eckler
What should plan sponsors know about covering obesity drugs?

With obesity now understood to be a chronic health condition, it’s time for plan sponsors to revisit their approach to weight loss medications.

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Ajit Johal
immunize.io
How plan sponsors can boost vaccine uptake among employees

Employers can play a meaningful role in improving vaccine uptake.

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Chris Goguen
Dexcom Canada

Sarah Blunden
Dexcom Canada

Dr. Jeff Alfonsi
University of Toronto

Dr. Brendan Byrne
LifestyleRx
How connected diabetes care platforms can help plan members better manage their condition

During a panel discussion, three experts discussed the role of virtual management platforms in helping Canadians with diabetes manage their condition.

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Francis Marois
iA Financial Group
The role of rehabilitation consultants in disability management

While disability management poses many challenges to plan sponsors, rehabilitation consultants can address many of these hurdles.

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Andrew Brandsma
National HealthClaim
What are millennials, gen-Zers looking for in employee benefits packages?

With millennials and generation Z employees representing roughly 75 per cent of the Canadian workforce, employers need to respond to the changing needs of these demographics.

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Wade Domries
Telus
How Telus is making well-being, mental health a cultural priority

Telus Communications Inc. is ensuring employees bring their best self to the job by supporting their well-being both in the workplace and at home.

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