education – Benefits Canada.com https://www.benefitscanada.com Canada's most influential pension and benefits publication for decision-makers Mon, 15 Jul 2024 20:34:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.8 How plan sponsors, insurers should approach Wegovy rollout in Canada https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-benefits/how-plan-sponsors-insurers-should-approach-wegovy-rollout-in-canada/ Wed, 12 Jun 2024 13:00:04 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=156755 When considering whether to cover Wegovy, an obesity medication, it’s important for plan sponsors to weigh increased short-term costs with long-term savings, while considering alternative treatments that are also available, says Philippe Laplante, a principal at Eckler Ltd. Plan sponsors that decide to cover Wegovy, which launched in Canada last month, could see a significant cost […]

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]]> Gen Z reports worsened communication skills due to remote working, learning: survey https://www.benefitscanada.com/human-resources/hr-communication/gen-z-reports-worsened-communication-skills-due-to-remote-working-learning-survey/ Tue, 21 May 2024 13:00:21 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=155720 A quarter (24 per cent) of Canadian generation Z workers say their verbal skills have worsened due to virtual learning or working during the coronavirus pandemic, compared to only five per cent of baby boomers, according to a new survey by language learning platform Preply Inc. The survey, which polled more than 1,500 Canadians, found 92 […]

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]]> CLHIA releases critical illness insurance guide to provide clarity, highlight benefits https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-benefits/clhia-releases-critical-illness-insurance-guide-to-provide-clarity-highlight-benefits/ Fri, 15 Mar 2024 13:00:57 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=153151 The Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association has released a critical illness insurance guide to help Canadians better understand the benefits of critical illness insurance and how it works. Critical illness insurance is less well known than other types of insurance, so the guide helps to fill in the blanks for Canadians who may have […]

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]]> Redbrick highlighting DEI through employee-led discussions, education sessions https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/redbrick-highlighting-dei-through-employee-led-discussions-education-sessions/ Thu, 15 Feb 2024 14:00:08 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=151683 Redbrick is highlighting diversity, equity and inclusion through employee-led discussions and education sessions, beginning with a focus on Black History Month in February. The Victoria, B.C.-based technology company is currently revamping its DEI strategy, which includes an internal network called ‘DRIVE’ — short for diversity, reconciliation, inclusivity, visibility and equity, says Basil Onyia, senior people […]

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]]> 2023 Mental Health Summit: How First West Credit Union is supporting employee health, well-being https://www.benefitscanada.com/events/conference-coverage/2023-mental-health-summit-how-first-west-credit-union-is-supporting-employee-health-well-being/ Wed, 29 Nov 2023 12:53:13 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=147530 Data analysis, education and early intervention are the key components of First West Credit Union’s Live Well employee health program, according to Liz Bailey-Connor, the organization’s chief people and culture officer, speaking during a session at Benefits Canada’s 2023 Mental Health Summit. “We were hearing from employees that they felt overwhelmed and, in some cases, […]

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]]> Amazon Canada supporting Edmonton-based deaf workers through employee education, training https://www.benefitscanada.com/human-resources/hr-communication/amazon-canada-supporting-edmonton-based-deaf-workers-through-employee-education-training/ Thu, 16 Nov 2023 14:00:32 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=147233 Amazon Canada is supporting deaf employees at its Edmonton fulfilment centre through enhanced accessibility measures and manager training. The online retailer’s site-specific initiatives include classes in American Sign Language, the addition of supplementary ASL videos on its intranet and designated safety vests that communicate deaf employees’ status to other workers. Amazon is also increasing its […]

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]]> Lululemon wins award for holistic absence management programs https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/absence-management/lululemon-wins-award-for-holistic-absence-management-programs/ Tue, 24 Oct 2023 13:00:21 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=145549 Lululemon Athletica Inc.’s holistic approach to absence management led to a win at Benefits Canada’s 2023 Workplace Benefits Awards on Oct. 20. The apparel company won in the Absence management program category for its comprehensive leave policies. In 2022, Lululemon launched a formal employee workplace accommodations program for its North American population. The program establishes clear policy and guidelines, […]

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]]> How employers can support ergonomics, reduce chronic pain amid return to office https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-benefits/how-employers-can-support-ergonomics-reduce-chronic-pain-amid-return-to-office/ Tue, 17 Oct 2023 13:00:31 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=145399 Employers can support ergonomics by maintaining a proper workstation, providing education and offering proper paramedical coverage, says Dr. Crystal Draper, senior manager of professional practice at the Canadian Chiropractic Association. “[Ergonomic support] is important so employers can help to maintain overall health and wellness of their workforce. We know chronic pain — and any type […]

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]]> Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/top-5-hr-benefits-pension-and-investment-stories-of-the-week-56/ Fri, 13 Oct 2023 13:00:24 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=145237 An article on the Association of Canadian Pension Management’s response to the Canadian Association of Pension Supervisory Authorities’ draft risk management guideline was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the last week. Here are the five most popular news stories of the week: 1. CAPSA pension risk management guideline too divergent, says ACPM 2. B.C. Municipal Pension Plan appointing […]

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]]> Thomson Reuters supporting employee mental health with resources, education sessions https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-wellness/thomson-reuters-supporting-employee-mental-health-with-resources-education-sessions/ Tue, 10 Oct 2023 13:00:11 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=144933 Thomson Reuters Corp. is supporting employee mental health by creating opportunities for workers to connect with each other and highlighting resources to support mental health during its month-long ‘Courage to Connect’ campaign. The company will also hold its second annual Global Mental-Health Day Off on Oct. 23, allowing employees to fully check out of work […]

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