Keyword: employee benefits

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Case study: News Canada focuses on empathy and communication

At its heart, the communication industry is built on cultivating mutually beneficial relationships. So it’s not surprising that a communications company such as News Canada, which supplies ideas and content to news media outlets across North America, fosters an environment that encourages open communication and personal and professional growth.

  • By: Liz Brown
  • June 15, 2012 September 13, 2019
  • 07:16
Q&A: News Canada president talks perks

Ruth Douglas, president of News Canada, describes the financial incentives and other perks at her organization.

  • By: Liz Brown
  • June 15, 2012 September 13, 2019
  • 07:15
Family caregiver leave: Options and new legislation

Eldercare and caregiving are increasingly important issues for employees and employers. According to the January 2009 study Balancing Paid Work and Caregiving Responsibilities: A Closer Look at Family Caregivers in Canada, more than 27% of employed Canadians had responsibilities for eldercare in 2009. And this trend is expected to grow, with the boomer and senior […]

Putting benefits in perspective

I recently had the opportunity to spend some time in Angola. It may be a stretch for many to translate this African experience into a discussion on Canadian employee benefits plans, but, in some respects, the lessons learned from Angola could not be more relevant. Simply stated, it’s a matter of perspective.

Wellness equals lower insurance premiums

Fundamentally, a group health and dental program is simply a “cost-plus” arrangement.

Using PBMs to control prescription drug costs

Pharmacy benefit management (PBM) services are one option available to enable plan sponsors to better manage the cost of their prescription drug benefits while also providing members with an enhanced prescription drug service.

Happy National Employee Benefits Day!

Attention benefits plan sponsors and members: today is your day. It’s National Employee Benefits Day. Created by the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans (IFEBP), the day is intended to garner recognition for benefits professionals and to provide a vehicle for better educating employers and employees about benefits topics.

  • By: Staff
  • April 2, 2012 September 13, 2019
  • 08:46
Fraud prevention tips for benefits plan members

March is Fraud Prevention Month and over the past few weeks, several associations and companies have been working to get the message of fraud prevention out to the general public.

Supporting employees with cancer

If cancer is a journey, then a patient’s employer can be considered a vital member of the travel crew. That was one of the key messages delivered by several presenters at the 2012 Employers Cancer Care Summit.

Desjardins introduces critical illness product

Desjardins Financial Security has launched a new critical illness insurance product for employers who want to help their employees cope with the financial stress related to health problems.

  • By: Staff
  • February 14, 2012 September 13, 2019
  • 10:35