holistic benefits – Benefits Canada.com https://www.benefitscanada.com Canada's most influential pension and benefits publication for decision-makers Thu, 21 Nov 2024 20:03:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.8 How Manulife is supporting employees through the many stages of their health journeys https://www.benefitscanada.com/archives_/benefits-canada-archive/how-manulife-is-supporting-employees-through-the-many-stages-of-their-health-journeys/ Fri, 13 Sep 2024 12:58:01 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=159981 When Jennifer Young, a global human resources business solutions consultant at Manulife Financial Corp., found out she was expecting her first child in 2021, she thought the coronavirus pandemic would pose the biggest challenge to a healthy pregnancy. But, like many parents, her journey into motherhood ended up requiring a circle of care dependent on […]

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]]> 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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]]> 64% of Americans wish they’d started saving for retirement earlier: survey https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/64-of-americans-wish-theyd-started-saving-for-retirement-earlier-survey/ Mon, 29 Jul 2024 13:00:29 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=158448 Nearly two-thirds (64 per cent) of Americans say they wish they’d started saving for retirement when they were younger than age 25, according to a new survey by Voya Financial Inc. The survey, which polled more than 1,000 Americans adults, found more than half said they started saving for retirement when they were between ages 18 […]

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]]> A look at what’s next for inclusive employee benefits https://www.benefitscanada.com/archives_/benefits-canada-archive/a-look-at-whats-next-for-inclusive-employee-benefits/ Fri, 21 Jun 2024 12:57:54 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=157084 When looking at the future of inclusive benefits, it’s important for employers to take a holistic approach and ensure their benefits plans offer something for everyone. “Whether you’re a recent university graduate, a parent, single or married, we try to support people wherever they’re at,” says Christine Tatham, chief people officer at Redbrick. “For us, it’s […]

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]]> Claims for obesity drugs increased 42% in 2023, 92% since 2020: report https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-benefits/claims-for-anti-obesity-drugs-increased-42-in-2023-92-since-2020-report/ Fri, 07 Jun 2024 13:00:23 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=156565 The use of obesity medications among Canadian employer-sponsored benefits plan members has grown substantially, with claims increasing 42 per cent in 2023 and roughly 92 per cent since 2020, according to a new report by Manulife Financial Corp. The report, based on aggregate claims data, found more women are using obesity drugs than men (79 […]

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]]> Organon launching initiative to support women’s career, health journey in the workplace https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/organon-launching-initiative-to-support-women-employees-career-health-journey-in-the-workplace/ Tue, 16 Apr 2024 13:00:57 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=154266 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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]]> What’s the ROI of employee well-being support tools? https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-benefits/whats-the-roi-of-employee-well-being-support-tools/ Wed, 03 Apr 2024 13:00:37 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=153767 Four years after the coronavirus pandemic fuelled increased usage of employee well-being interventions, some employers are questioning whether these support tools are actually beneficial to workers. A recent study by Oxford University’s Wellbeing Research Center found little evidence that these interventions actually provide any benefits to workers. Indeed, the study found there was a “small […]

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]]> What plan sponsors should know ahead of rollout of new obesity drugs in Canada https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-benefits/what-plan-sponsors-should-know-ahead-of-rollout-of-new-obesity-drugs-in-canada/ Mon, 01 Apr 2024 13:00:03 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=153707 A new generation of glucagon-like peptide-1 drugs approved for the treatment of obesity will soon be available in Canada, presenting an opportunity for plan sponsors to meet members’ health and wellness needs. It’s important for employers to consider meeting with their insurer now to find out how the rollout of these drugs will affect their […]

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]]> Q&A with KPMG in Canada’s Denis Trottier https://www.benefitscanada.com/archives_/benefits-canada-archive/qa-with-kpmg-in-canadas-denis-trottier/ Fri, 09 Feb 2024 13:53:21 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=151692 The organization’s chief mental-health officer discusses sharing lived experiences, a new employee and family assistance program and maintaining his own mountain biking trail. Q: What top challenges do you face in your role? A: In a professional services firm, where the demands on people’s time are significant, it can be challenging to find the proper […]

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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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