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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...
Closing a gap in mental health
Positive workplace environments and employee assistance programs (EAPs) can make a world of difference to employees faced with mild mental-health challenges. But what if these supports are not enough? Can employers do more to help employees whose mental health...
PPNs in the spotlight in Ontario
Preferred provider networks (PPNs) in the pharmacy sector save plan sponsors and members money and assure high-quality patient care, say insurance companies—yet independent businesses beg to differ. These are among the views presented to the Ontario Ministry of...
Resolution for 2025: CAP-Guideline compliance
Plan sponsors offering group savings plans can look forward to more clarity on their role as well as more practical tools from service providers in 2025, thanks to the updated Guideline for Capital Accumulation Plans (CAPs) released in September 2024. “It was good to...
Benefits Alliance Announces Peak Benefits as New Member
Benefits Alliance is proud to announce that Peak Benefit Solutions Inc. has been selected as a new Member Firm. Peak Benefit Solutions is one of the largest independent benefit firms in Ontario, and has the agility to curate unique plans to best meet the needs of...