Archives October 2012

October 2012

Governance/legislation

For generations, the concept of retirement centred around a one-time event: you worked to age 65, then your employer sent you off with a gold…

Disability management

Right now, there are employees at workplaces across Canada who may be at risk of absence and disability. They could be coping with physical or…

Bringing an employee back to work after a disability is a challenge every employer faces, regardless of the size or scope of its organization.

Defined benefit pensions

The ancient Romans are widely considered to have been master engineers and builders. One of their many innovations was the design and construction of a…

Uncategorized

Don’t reject tried-and-true benefits communication methods in exchange for exclusive use of the latest technology. DuPont Canada hasn’t. The global science company relies on good…

Millions of visitors flock to Niagara Falls each year to see one of the world’s greatest natural attractions, and to tempt Lady Luck at Casino…

Capital accumulation plans

In large part, the current move by many plan sponsors to a DC pension plan has been fuelled by a desire to escape the inherent…

With funding risk in a DB pension plan borne by the employer, DB plan sponsors have little need or incentive to engage members—beyond annual statements—until…

Benefits Canada News

Every article I read on the topic of workplace wellness is a nudge to embrace better work/life balance, to adjust to the stressors in my…