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Bringing plan members’ voice to policy tables
Canada’s new national advocacy body for plan members is preparing to take flight. The Smart Health Benefits Association (SHBA) already represents 10 million Canadians with workplace health benefits plans (including 4,800…
Planning Psychologically for Retirement
In this episode, retirement coach Tammy Vigue discusses with Carolyne and Rahim the often overlooked but very important non-financial aspects of planning for retirement. Show Notes: The psychological and emotional planning required…
Thinking outside the (neurotypical) box
When Christine MacDonald’s son, Ryan, was diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) at age seven, the impact on her family was profound. “He was having major outbursts at school. I…
The Difference Between Men’s and Women’s Investment Habits
In this episode, our guest Alice joins Carolyne and Rahim to share some interesting differences between men and women in their investment habits. Show Notes: Neurological Differences in Money Attitudes How…
Say “I do” to spousal RRSPs
Spousal registered retirement savings plans (RRSPs) are an excellent way for plan sponsors to add value to employees’ compensation package—but too often are bypassed due to misconceptions about cost and administration.…
Ready, set, go: a refresher for administrators
Calling all administrators of health benefits plans: here’s a handy checklist to help your health benefits plan run smoothly—and prevent crises. First, the golden rule: reach out to plan members at…
Cancer in the Workplace
In this episode guests Chris Bonnett, PhD & Allan Smofsky discuss the impact of employee cancer in the workplace and how employers can provide support. Show Notes: The Impact of Cancer in the Workplace…
6 steps for a cancer-care strategy
Employers with a cancer-care support strategy stand to make gains in productivity and retention. Such a strategy takes a coordinated approach and includes assistance navigating the public healthcare system, easily accessible…
Help employees get into the habit of saving
Financial worries distract employees during work hours—and the road to retirement savings may include several twists and turns. These are among the key takeaways from a survey of more than 1,500…
The Evolving Landscape of Retirement Planning and Financial Wellness
On this episode of the Benefits Alliance Voice, Marc-Antoine Morin joins Carolyne and Rahim to discuss the financial resilience and longevity report. They discussed the impact of Canadians living longer healthier…
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Starting in 2000, Benefits Alliance was formed for knowledge sharing of best practices between growing Canadian firms. Much has evolved to where we are today.