Editorial: Live and learn
I went to Chapters just after Christmas to take advantage of the Boxing Week sales.
- February 22, 2012 September 13, 2019
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I went to Chapters just after Christmas to take advantage of the Boxing Week sales.
Out with the old, in with the new is the mantra for the new year…but when it comes to pension reform, we’re facing the same old issues.
Terri Troy has more than 20 years of experi-ence in the financial services and pension industries, but it’s for her role as CEO/CIO of the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) Pension Plan that she’s being recognized with this award.
I go to a lot of industry conferences, so it’s not often that a speaker has me spellbound. But Frank O’Dea, co-founder of Second Cup—who spoke at the 2011 CPBI Ontario regional conference in Ottawa—has the most interesting and engaging story.
When it comes to social media, I’d say I’m an average user. My LinkedIn profile is up to date, I have a Twitter handle, and I’m on Facebook just about every night. Social media is part of my everyday life—but will I use it to help me plan for retirement?
During her 25 years in the HR industry, Sarah Beech has seen a lot of change. After graduating from McGill University in 1986, she began working as an underwriter for Canada Life. She moved to Hewitt Associates in 1990, where she initially worked as a benefits consultant.
That mentality poses a challenge for employers that are looking to build and maintain a healthy workforce. But on the bright side, more organizations are recognizing the value of prevention in keeping employees productive and are getting involved. And it’s not just large employers joining the movement; smaller organizations, too, are scaling wellness initiatives to meet their needs.
Educating members and encouraging them to save for retirement has long been a challenge for pension plan sponsors...but the consequences of not doing so could be damaging for employees and employers alike.
Mental illness isn’t a laughing matter…or is it? At the 2011 Mental Health Summit, hosted by Benefits Canada at the Sutton Place Hotel in Toronto on Nov. 10, 2011, keynote speaker David Granirer described how Stand Up for Mental Health is changing the dialogue. This program, which Granirer created, teaches people with mental illness to […]
Volatility: it’s not just a buzzword anymore; it’s all around us. With ongoing uncertainty relating to the U.S. economy, concerns about sovereign debt in the euro zone and markets bouncing around like ping-pong balls in response to each breaking news development, how can pension investors protect themselves—and plan members—from its effects? The Ontario Teachers’ Pension […]