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Most Canadians are happy with their jobs

Most Canadians are happy with their jobs

The majority of Canadian employees (72%) are satisfied or very satisfied with their jobs, but 41% of those employees still regularly look for new opportunities.

  • By: Staff
  • March 26, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 12:49
Spending on total compensation for Ontario public workers rises

Spending on total compensation for Ontario public workers rises

Spending on government worker wages, benefits and pensions in Ontario has increased by as much as 47% between 2005/06 and 2013/2014, making it harder for…

  • By: Staff
  • March 26, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 12:43
Cigna starts offering benefits to Canadian expats

Cigna starts offering benefits to Canadian expats

Cigna Global Health Benefits has started providing medical, dental, vision and pharmacy benefits to Canadian expatriates and their eligible family members.

  • By: Staff
  • March 26, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 12:35
U.S. firms spend more on wellness, but employee take-up hasn’t risen

U.S. firms spend more on wellness, but employee take-up hasn’t risen

U.S. companies are expanding their health and wellness programs, but many employees don’t participate in them, leaving millions of dollars of unclaimed incentives.

  • By: Staff
  • March 26, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 12:33
DB buyouts expected to grow

DB buyouts expected to grow

Demand grows as firms look to shed pension liabilities.

  • By: Staff
  • March 25, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 21:26
Businesses say ORPP will have negative economic effects

Businesses say ORPP will have negative economic effects

Businesses say the Ontario Retirement Pension Plan (ORPP) could lead to hiring freezes and job losses.

3 drug trends you need to know

3 drug trends you need to know

Drugs continue to be a cost driver for benefits plans, so what should plan sponsors expect going forward?

Looking for higher returns? Try small caps

Looking for higher returns? Try small caps

Although small-cap stocks may have underperformed recently, the bull market’s not over yet, and small caps should outperform large caps, said Jim Furey, managing partner…

DB buyouts expected to grow

DB buyouts expected to grow

While 2014 saw the average cost of buying out a DB plan remain largely stable, there's a growing trend to reduce the risks associated with…

  • By: Staff
  • March 25, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:17
Pharmacists improve diabetes care: Report

Pharmacists improve diabetes care: Report

A report offers even more proof that pharmacists can improve the care people living with diabetes receive.

Vontobel to buy stake in TwentyFour Asset Management

Vontobel to buy stake in TwentyFour Asset Management

Vontobel Asset Management has agreed to acquire a 60% stake in TwentyFour Asset Management LLP, an independent fixed income specialist based in London.

  • By: Staff
  • March 25, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:20
Who are Canada’s Wellness Champions?

Who are Canada’s Wellness Champions?

A who’s who of Toronto’s corporate leaders have made the list of finalists for the inaugural Wellness Champions Awards, announced by Thorpe Benefits.

  • By: Staff
  • March 24, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 12:35
CHCAA raises fraud awareness

CHCAA raises fraud awareness

The Canadian Health Care Anti-fraud Association (CHCAA) is hoping to raise awareness of the fight against fraud by spreading information to the public.

  • By: Staff
  • March 24, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 12:31

Canadian institutional investors allocating 3% to domestic equities: report

Canadian institutional investors are allocating only three per cent of their funds to domestic equities, according to a new study from London-based think thank New…

  • By: Staff
  • October 2, 2024 October 2, 2024
  • 15:00

How national dental-care, pharmacare programs will impact unionized employees

The Canada Dental Care Plan will help make dental services more accessible for unionized employees who don’t currently have a dental program within their contract,…

Remote working opportunities shaped by employees’ location, commuting times: report

While Canadian employees are settling into new remote working patterns, regional disparities reveal different experiences across the country, according to a new report by the…

  • By: Staff
  • October 1, 2024 October 1, 2024
  • 15:00

ICPM celebrating 20 years of promoting strong pension governance practices

The International Centre for Pension Management is celebrating 20 years of promoting strong pension governance practices by regularly engaging plan sponsor members, says Sebastien Betermier, the organization’s…

Caisse buying 25% stake in U.K. electricity firm, investing in forestland portfolio

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is acquiring a 25 per cent stake in U.K.-based First Hydro Co. alongside Brookfield Asset Management and…

  • By: Staff
  • September 27, 2024 September 26, 2024
  • 15:00

HOOPP’s Jeff Wendling retiring in 2025

Jeff Wendling, president and chief executive officer at the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan, will be retiring in 2025 after more than 25 years with…

  • By: Staff
  • September 26, 2024 September 26, 2024
  • 11:00