A new survey from Desjardins Insurance has found that an overwhelming number—86% of respondents—intend to gradually transition into retirement rather than leaving the workforce abruptly, despite their age or financial circumstance.
Mental health problems and illnesses have a $50-billion impact on Canada’s economy each year, and 30% of short term and long term disability claims are associated with mental health issues. It’s hoped that Wednesday morning’s release of the long-awaited National Standard of Canada Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace will start to help improve those numbers.
Due to recent gun violence in the U.S., the California State Teachers’ Retirement System (CalSTRS) Investment Committee made a socially responsible investment decision to divest “from firearms companies that manufacture weapons that are illegal in California.” “I think we’ve taken appropriate action, given the unspeakable and tragic loss of life that occurred in Connecticut last […]
Fewer disability claims and a speedy return-to-work schedule for employees who are getting help with mental health issues—employers want these to be a reality. But how do they make it so? While there’s no shortage of resources available to employers on how to create a workplace that is healthy for mind and body, the problem—despite good intentions—lies in actually taking action.
A new poll finds that plan sponsors may want to remind members of the importance of planning for retirement.
The federal government is getting out of the medicinal marijuana business and is looking to move the prescribing responsibilities to doctors and the manufacturing to the private sector. Right now, the impact on plan sponsors is moot, but that could change.
Does your extended medical coverage include vaccines? If you’re unsure, you’re not alone.
According to a poll from BMO today, Canadians don’t feel enough is done to help them understand financial matters.
One in three Canadians living with arthritis have had to quit working as a result of their condition, according to The Arthritis Society’s Fit for Work study.
Research has shown that employees who are happy at work perform better. And workplace culture has a huge impact on how people feel about their jobs. To recognize employers that put stock in the importance of corporate culture, Waterstone Human Capital created a national program that recognizes Canadian organizations for having a culture that has helped them enhance performance and sustain a competitive advantage.