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2024 HOC: McCarthy Tétrault aims for ‘real cultural change’ with new well-being strategy

During the coronavirus pandemic, McCarthy Tétrault elevated its well-being program and made sure employees had access to the resources they needed. But within a couple…

2024 HOC: A look at the impact of continuous glucose monitoring on diabetes self-management

A significant share of Canadians with diabetes struggle to keep their glucose levels in check, a worrying trend given the growing prevalence of diabetes in…

2024 HOC: Panel: Optimizing well-being benefits to deliver equitable coverage for employees

PepsiCo Canada aims to ensure all employees have equitable coverage and access to resources by offering a competitive and flexible benefits program, as well as…

  • By: Sadie Janes
  • November 26, 2024 November 12, 2024
  • 07:51

Young Canadian employees continue to have lowest level of well-being: report

Canadians employees aged 20 to 29 continue to have the lowest general well-being, with a score of 46.3 out of 100, according to a new…

  • By: Staff
  • November 25, 2024 November 25, 2024
  • 15:00

Survey finds seven in 10 Canadian workers dissatisfied with their employer’s benefits plan

Seven in 10 (70 per cent) employees say they’re dissatisfied with their employer’s current benefits plan, according to a new survey by Robert Walters Canada.…

  • By: Staff
  • November 25, 2024 November 22, 2024
  • 09:00
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Claims for obesity, diabetes medications up in 2023: report

The percentage of claimants filing claims for obesity drugs increased by 43 per cent in 2023, according to a new report by GreenShield. The report,…

  • By: Staff
  • November 22, 2024 November 20, 2024
  • 09:00

Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on how a national drug pooling program would impact employer-sponsored benefits plans was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are…

  • By: Staff
  • November 22, 2024 November 21, 2024
  • 09:00
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Canadian health benefits cost trend increasing to 7.4% in 2025: report

In Canada, the average health benefits cost trend for 2025 is estimated to be 7.4 per cent, up from five per cent in 2024, according…

  • By: Staff
  • November 20, 2024 November 19, 2024
  • 09:00

How would a national drug pooling program impact employer-sponsored benefits plans?

In light of the federal government developing a national pharmacare program, it’s important it considers the implementation of a national drug pooling program for private…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • November 19, 2024 November 18, 2024
  • 09:00
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Expert panel: How employers can support managers to effectively champion employee mental health

Most employees have experienced the powerful impact, whether positive or negative, that a manager can have on their work experience and overall well-being. As conversations…

Editorial: Prioritizing plan sponsor perspectives

The weather is shifting, with the wet November wind blowing away the crisp October sunshine. While this time of year is characterized by the change…

Cancer treatments represented a third of medicines in clinical trials in 2023: report

Cancer treatments represented 33 per cent of medicines in all phases of clinical trials in 2023, followed by treatments for infectious diseases (13 per cent)…

  • By: Staff
  • November 15, 2024 November 14, 2024
  • 09:00

How benefits plan sponsors, insurers are managing newer — and effective — GLP-1 medications

With lyrics adapted to the tune of ‘Magic’ by Scottish pop group Pilot, the melody of ‘Oh, Oh, Oh, Ozempic’ is splashed across U.S. televisions…

Q&A with Hoffmann-La Roche’s Rana Kassab

The pharmaceutical company’s director of benefits and recognition discusses the needs of a multigenerational workforce, the role of diversity, equity and inclusion in benefits plans…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • November 15, 2024 November 13, 2024
  • 08:53
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Ellement merging with George & Bell Consulting

Winnipeg-based Ellement Consulting Group is merging with Vancouver-based George & Bell Consulting Inc. The combined firm, which will operate under the Ellement banner effective Jan.…

  • By: Staff
  • November 13, 2024 November 11, 2024
  • 15:00

Claims for fertility drugs rose 12% among female plan members over five years: report

The percentage of female benefits plan members using fertility drugs rose by roughly 12 per cent between 2019 and 2023, according to a new report…

  • By: Staff
  • November 6, 2024 November 6, 2024
  • 15:00

HOOPP’s focus on cross-collaboration in mental health leads to award win

The Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan’s extensive benefits coverage and focus on cross-collaboration landed the company a win in the Mental Health Program category for…

  • By: Sadie Janes
  • November 6, 2024 November 6, 2024
  • 09:00
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Innovative Medicines Canada calling on feds to clarify impact of pharmacare on private drug plans

Innovative Medicines Canada is calling on the federal government to introduce amendments to Bill C-64 that clarify the impact on all aspects of Canadians’ drug…

Peel Region’s extensive collection of data leads to mental-health win

Peel Region’s extensive collection of data and strong results led to a win in the Mental Health Program category for employers with more than 1,000…

  • By: Sadie Janes
  • November 5, 2024 November 6, 2024
  • 09:00

Beneva achieves legacy recognition for industry leadership with award win

Éric Trudel’s long leadership and oversight tenure across roles in the insurance industry resulted in a win at Benefits Canada’s 2024 Workplace Benefits Awards on…

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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on Amazon Canada’s win in the Financial Wellness Program category at Benefits Canada’s 2024 Workplace Benefits Awards was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are…

  • By: Staff
  • November 1, 2024 October 31, 2024
  • 09:00

Samsung’s multi-faceted well-being strategy leads to award win

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.’s multi-faceted approach to employee well-being took home the top prize in the Health/Wellness Program category for employers with fewer than 1,000…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • November 1, 2024 October 23, 2024
  • 09:00

CAA Club Group wins award for holistic, data-driven wellness approach

CAA Club Group’s holistic and data-driven approach to employee well-being led to a win in the Health/Wellness Program category for employers with more than 1,000…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • October 31, 2024 October 23, 2024
  • 09:00

BMO’s Carol Bennett recognized for innovation, commitment to inclusion

Carol Bennett’s innovation and commitment to inclusion led to her recognition as the Human Resources/Benefits Professional of the Year at Benefits Canada’s 2024 Workplace Benefits Awards on…

  • By: Sadie Janes
  • October 30, 2024 November 6, 2024
  • 09:00
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How L’Oréal Canada is creating a more menopause-inclusive workplace

L’Oréal Canada Inc. is creating a more menopause-inclusive workplace by hosting discussions on the topic, providing sufficient benefits coverage and having a dedicated employee resource…

  • By: Sadie Janes
  • October 29, 2024 October 28, 2024
  • 09:00