Sometimes, the best way to explore the unknown is by following in the footsteps of someone who’s been there first. When it comes to in-plan decumulation options from a defined contribution pension, whether the plan was grandfathered into existing legislation or is registered in a province that allows the option, many employers — and their […]
The majority (80 per cent) of working Canadians reported their overall well-being would improve if their employer offered a personalized wellness program customized to their specific wellness and health-related interests and goals, according to a new survey by RBC Insurance. If they were offered this type of program, survey respondents also said they’d see improvements […]
On Jan. 1, 2018, Germany introduced pension legislation aimed at strengthening workplace pensions by creating a system of collective defined contribution plans. And yet, a year later, not a single plan has been introduced based on the reforms. Speaking at an event in Frankfurt in November 2018, a board member from IG Metall, Germany’s largest […]
Some organizations are unique. Their employees are genuinely excited to be at work and an undercurrent of energy and vitality permeates the air. They’ve transformed the workplace into a compelling experience and built a thriving workforce. This kind of environment doesn’t come easily; it must be deliberately designed, intentionally built and carefully managed. In an age of […]
Commuting is a part of daily life for almost 16 million Canadians, with the average person spending 24 minutes driving or 45 minutes on public transit to get to work, according to figures from the 2016 census. The roads are, of course, getting busier as the number of commuters has grown by 3.7 million over […]
The baby boomers, of which I am one, are famous for having distorted just about every market they have touched. Housing was perhaps the first major market to be impacted by their arrival and we all know what that did to the cost of real estate in hot locations like Vancouver or Toronto. Now with […]
PARTNER CONTENT This long-standing series is a quick way to tap into timely and relevant issues answered by industry experts. View all Benefits Pensions Investments November 18, 2024 | Benefits What role does an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) play in supporting employee health? Answer from Michael Bradie, Vice President, Market Development and Growth, Health Solutions, […]
The venture capital investment arm of the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement Plan is partnering with the Canadian Film Centre’s Media Lab for a study on virtual reality in Canada. The study will aim to better understand the realities of working in or with virtual reality, including the challenges it raises, how it affects companies now and its future […]
Effective competition in workplace pensions could be the result
In recent years, Canada’s largest companies have struggled with the inherent ups and downs of managing risk in their defined benefit pension plans. Two employer-sponsored pensions in particular — despite experiencing similar types of labour strife, government intervention and plan redesign — have so far embarked on very different investment strategies to suit their businesses […]