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Approaching Mental Health & Wellness From a Different Perspective – Cory Chadwick
On this episode of the Benefits Alliance Voice, Carolyne and Rob talk with Cory Chadwick about a different approach to being at your best personally and professionally. In this conversation, Cory shares his story for founding Lyceum (formerly The Mental Gym), and the...
Benefits Alliance Spotlight: Kellee Irwin
This week we're learning more about Kellee Irwin at Orion Travel Insurance Who do you work with? Orion Travel Insurance Where in Canada are you based? Toronto Please introduce yourself in 10 words or less. I live life full tilt and challenge others to find and live...
Benefits Alliance Spotlight: Benoit Bilodeau
This week we're learning about Benoit Bilodeau at Beneva Who do you work with? Beneva Where in Canada are you based? Québec Please introduce yourself in 10 words or less. A leader who is set apart with an empathetic and caring approach What excites you about being an...
Serving the Needs of the Growing Mental Health Trend
In this episode of the Benefits Alliance Voice, Carolyne and Rob talk with Rochelle Hildebrand and David Tweneboah about the care and treatment solutions for mental health. A progressive approach to being a support system for Canadians. Historically, Employee...
Navigating Long-Term Disability
On this episode of the Benefits Alliance Voice, Carolyne and Rob talk with Darcy Michaud about navigating long-term disability. The conversation covers increasing absenteeism from mental health, what the common misconceptions are about long-term disability, and how to...
Will Pharmacare Make it Through the Senate?
Until recently, the Smart Health Benefits Coalition (SHBC) was preparing to double down on its advocacy work regarding the federal government’s draft Pharmacare Act, or Bill C-64. “We have been preparing to underline our position that the current wording of the Bill...
Getting Real About Virtual Care
Employer-paid virtual care may find itself in the hot seat after the federal government releases long-awaited clarifications of what is and is not permitted under the Canada Health Act (CHA). “It comes down to who’s paying the bill,” says Amr Galal, Consultant at...
Beyond Retirement Savings: A Financial Health Strategy
Millennials now make up the biggest share of the working-age population, accounting for 28 per cent of the workforce. At the same time, 1.2 to 1.4 million people moved to Canada in the past year. Plan sponsors who keep the unique needs of these two groups in mind when...