Search Results for “mercer” – Benefits Canada.com https://www.benefitscanada.com Canada's most influential pension and benefits publication for decision-makers Thu, 22 Aug 2024 13:11:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.8 How BDO’s Do What You Love program is helping employees pursue their passions https://www.benefitscanada.com/archives_/benefits-canada-archive/how-bdos-do-what-you-love-program-is-helping-employees-pursue-their-passions/ Fri, 09 Aug 2024 12:58:44 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=158941 BDO Canada LLP employees who are considering taking a pottery course, planning a family vacation or even booking a caterer for their wedding can get a little financial assistance from the company’s newest benefit. The consultancy’s Do What You Love program, which launched in 2022, provides plan members with a set annual reimbursement amount for […]

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]]> 2024 Consultants Report: Is there an inherent conflict of interest when consulting firms consolidate? https://www.benefitscanada.com/archives_/benefits-canada-archive/2024-consultants-report-is-there-an-inherent-conflict-of-interest-when-consulting-firms-consolidate/ Fri, 09 Aug 2024 12:57:10 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=158602 The consolidation of firms within the pension and benefits industries could pose a threat because there’s less choice available in terms of service providers, says Susan G. Seller, a pension and benefits lawyer at Bennett Jones LLP. “I think the evolution of the services they offer . . . poses a particular challenge for employers […]

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]]> Median solvency ratio of Canadian DB pension plans stays flat in Q2 2024: reports https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/cir-news-news/median-solvency-ratio-of-canadian-db-pension-plans-stays-flat-in-q2-2024-reports/ Wed, 03 Jul 2024 19:00:58 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=157703 The median solvency ratio of Canadian defined benefit pension plans remained flat in the second quarter of 2024, compared to the previous quarter, according to a report by Mercer. The report, which tracked 450 DB pension plans, found the median solvency ratio was 118 per cent, as at June 28, 2024, the same as at […]

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]]> Employees hunting for discounts, deals can check perks offered by workplace https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-benefits/hunting-for-discounts-and-deals-dont-forget-to-check-perks-through-your-workplace/ Tue, 25 Jun 2024 19:00:38 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=157422 Everyone loves a deal, but many Canadians either forget or don’t realize they can find discounts through their workplace. “There really are a lot [of perks] that employees just don’t seem to know about,” says Debby Carreau, chief executive officer and founder of Inspired HR, a human resources consultancy with offices across Canada. “Those things […]

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]]> 2024 Top 100 Pension Funds report: Employees’ financial wellness moving up the agenda for pension plan sponsors https://www.benefitscanada.com/archives_/benefits-canada-archive/2024-top-100-pension-funds-report-employees-financial-wellness-moving-up-the-agenda-for-pension-plan-sponsors/ Fri, 21 Jun 2024 12:55:32 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=157051 When Phillip Kotanidis took over as chief human resources officer at Toronto’s Michael Garron Hospital in 2018, the financial well-being of staff wasn’t exactly high on his agenda. In such a fast-paced and potentially stressful workplace, money matters naturally took a backseat to the physical and mental health of the hospital’s staff, who are members […]

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]]> Pascal Bernier https://www.benefitscanada.com/microsite/the-endowment-foundation-investment-forum-2024/speakers/pascal-bernier/ Tue, 21 May 2024 19:29:39 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?post_type=microsite&p=155900 OVERVIEW AGENDA SPEAKERS LOCATION Speaker Pascal Bernier, portfolio manager of strategic asset allocation, Desjardins Global Asset Management As a portfolio manager, Pascal Bernier is responsible for implementing and monitoring strategic asset allocations for plan sponsor clients and investment mandates using various asset classes. Bernier has worked as an actuary and investment specialist for the past […]

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]]> Canadian employers offering average 3.2% merit increase in Q1 2024: survey https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/canadian-employers-offering-average-3-2-merit-increase-in-q1-2024-survey/ Mon, 13 May 2024 13:00:03 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=155510 While merit increases offered by Canadian employers remain above inflation and are still higher than pre-coronavirus pandemic times, they’re continuing to trend downward in the first quarter of 2024, according to a new survey by Mercer Canada. The survey, which polled more than 400 employers, found the average national merit increase was 3.2 per cent, […]

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]]> How PepsiCo Canada’s savings program is helping employees achieve financial security at any stage in life https://www.benefitscanada.com/archives_/benefits-canada-archive/how-pepsico-canadas-savings-program-is-helping-employees-achieve-financial-security-at-any-stage-in-life/ Fri, 10 May 2024 12:58:17 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=155285 PepsiCo Canada is baking flexibility into its retirement savings benefits to support employees’ financial security amid the rising cost of living. To help employees reach their retirement savings goal, the food and beverage company is matching employees’ bonuses up to 3.5 per cent, with the employer contribution automatically directed into their defined contribution pension plan. […]

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]]> Speakers https://www.benefitscanada.com/microsite/canadian-leadership-council-on-drug-plan-partnerships-2024-delegate-information/speakers/ Mon, 29 Apr 2024 17:21:48 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?post_type=microsite&p=154935 OVERVIEW SPEAKERS DELEGATES SPONSOR INFORMATION SEATING PLANS VENUE INFORMATION SURVEY PDF PRESENTATIONS CONTACT US Canadian Leadership Council on Drug Plan Partnerships May 7, 2024  | Vantage Venues, Toronto Speakers Denise Balch Project manager, Simplify Prior Authorization Initiative; principal consultant, Crosslinks; and president, Connex Health Amine M. Bouchaib Director, patient access, Novo Nordisk Canada Inc. Martine […]

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]]> Danny Ip https://www.benefitscanada.com/microsite/risk-management-conference-2024/speakers/danny-ip/ Thu, 25 Apr 2024 15:54:03 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?post_type=microsite&p=154716 OVERVIEW AGENDA SPEAKERS ACTIVITIES LOCATION POST EVENT COVERAGE Speaker Danny Ip, director, investment risk and analytics, TTC Pension Plan Danny Ip is the director of investment risk and analytics at the Toronto Transit Commission Pension Plan. He leads the implementation of sophisticated ex-ante risk analyses, including stress testing and stochastic projections, for understanding and managing the risk […]

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