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The pros and cons of going to market
It’s a buyer’s market in group health insurance today. But are the savings too good to be true? Do the short-term gains put plan sponsors at increased risk of long-term pain? These are the questions that plan sponsors need to ask if they’re thinking about going to...
Refresh awareness of EAPs for mental health
Employee assistance plans (EAPs) have evolved and improved significantly in recent years, yet awareness remains relatively low—among plan sponsors as well as plan members. At the same time, members increasingly struggle with their mental health. According to the 2024...
Time to talk up your group RRSP
With the 2024 deadline for contributions to registered retirement savings plan (RRSPs) around the corner (March 3), it’s the season to remind employees to take full advantage of the unique benefits of your organization’s group RRSP. And it may be a good time to...
Training unlocks improved mental health
Prevention is key for mental health—and eminently doable when centred around training leaders in the workplace. “People are now understanding that it’s really important to train leaders on how to have a mental health conversation, how to understand their own levels of...
The Connection between Mental Health and Company Culture
On this episode of the Benefits Alliance Voice, Dr. Ryan Todd joins Carolyne and Rob to dicuss Mental Health and how you can be proactive in the workplace. Show Notes: Headversity starting point was a combination of Dr. Ryan’s clinical training, meeting patients who...
The Evolution of Employee Assistance Programs
On this episode, Melanie Dobler joins Carolyne Eagan and Rob Green to talk about how Employee Assistance Plans are changing to better meet the needs of employees in a variety of needs. Show notes: Current low utilization of EAPs in Canada and how awareness and...
Lessons from early retirees
The idea of an early retirement conjures up daydreams of lazy beach-filled vacations and relaxing golf games, but the reality can be vastly different, according to a recent Manulife survey. The company’s 2024 Financial resilience and longevity report reveals that more...
Don’t get caught short during leaves
Benefits advisors see it all too often: team members receiving full benefits, including health and dental, for years when they are on disability or other leaves of absence because plan sponsors didn’t realize they needed a separate policy on the continuation of...