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Q&A with Hoffmann-La Roche’s Rana Kassab

bwolfe — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 13:53:55 +0000

The pharmaceutical company’s director of benefits and recognition discusses the needs of a multigenerational workforce, the role of diversity, equity and inclusion in benefits plans and exploring the world one dish at a time. Q: What top challenges do you face in your role? A: By striving to understand the changing needs of our diverse, […]

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Claims for fertility drugs rose 12% among female plan members over five years: report

lbailey — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 20:00:58 +0000

The percentage of female benefits plan members using fertility drugs rose by roughly 12 per cent between 2019 and 2023, according to a new report by Manulife Financial Corp. The report, which analyzed the insurer’s 2024 aggregate claims data, found between 2021 and 2023, 15 per cent of new mothers made claims for mental-health treatments within […]

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Admiral Insurance’s benefits program awarded for balancing innovation, sustainability

lbailey — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 13:00:55 +0000

Admiral Insurance’s award-winning benefits program is demonstrating how employers can use versatility to strike a fine balance between finding innovative solutions and maintaining plan sustainability. The organization was the winner in the Drug/Benefits Plan Innovation category of the 2024 Workplace Benefits Awards. “We’re honoured to win this award and be nominated in three categories,” says Allison Jost […]

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Air Canada, ALPA agreement includes multiple benefits gains

Sadie Janes — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 19:00:22 +0000

The union representing more than 5,200 Air Canada pilots has ratified a four-year collective agreement that includes multiple benefits gains, avoiding a possible strike. The agreement includes physiotherapy coverage of up to $5,000 a year per plan member and lifetime coverage for fertility drugs up to $10,000. Employees will also have a choice between $500 […]

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PepsiCo Canada’s winning DEI strategy linking inclusion to employee well-being

lbailey — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 13:00:02 +0000

PepsiCo Canada’s 2024 Workplace Benefits Awards win demonstrates how weaving diversity, equity and inclusion into strategic business practices can foster employee mental health and wellness. The food and beverage company’s inclusive end-to-end business transformation strategy made it this year’s winner in the DEI Program category. “It’s so fantastic that all of our hard work has been […]

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Editorial: Many happy returns

bwolfe — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 13:00:21 +0000

With the return of autumn, change is once again in the air. For the last nine months, I’ve lead the editorial team at Benefits Canada while Jennifer Paterson was taking parental leave to welcome the youngest member of her growing family. This month marks the return of our editorial team to full strength — welcome […]

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Survey finds 92% of U.S. employees seeking additional financial resources from employer

bwolfe — Thu, 30 May 2024 19:00:37 +0000

Nine in 10 (92 per cent) U.S. employees say they need additional financial resources in their employer-sponsored benefits plan, up from 79 per cent in 2022, according to a new survey by BCHR Holdings and Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. The survey, which polled more than 250 employers and roughly 700 employees, found one in […]

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Organon launching initiative to support women’s career, health journey in the workplace

Sadie Janes — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 13:00:57 +0000

Organon Canada’s ‘HER Professional Journey’ initiative is addressing women’s unique health experiences, including fertility, parental leave and menopause, so they can feel supported and empowered in the workplace at every stage of their career. The program, which is led by an employee resource group, helps the organization to further advocate for women and help make […]

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Sounding Board: Employee feedback, research key to developing and enhancing benefits programs

lbailey — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 14:00:37 +0000

Any employer focused on attracting and retaining great people understands the importance of providing a competitive benefits program that supports employees through all stages of their health and well-being. The Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan’s annual Canadian employer pension survey found a growing number of businesses are opting to improve benefits as a means to […]

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2023 Mental Health Summit: How plan sponsors can help address the gender health gap

bwolfe — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 12:58:45 +0000

Canadian women are bearing the brunt of a gender health gap that has led to poor understanding and heightened stigma around their unique health needs and worse physical and mental-health outcomes over time. However, there are ways for employers to help, said Sam Mikail, director of mental-health solutions for group claims at Sun Life Financial Inc., […]

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