Addiction could be an unintended consequence for employees who have turned to alcohol to help them de-stress during the COVID-19 pandemic—which can lead to reduced productivity and increased costs for health benefits, including disability. Fortunately, new resources...
September 2021 – When Colin Druhan went looking for a new benefits plan in the summer of 2019, he had three specific objectives. The executive director at Pride at Work Canada, which advocates for LGBTQ2S+ employment and consults with employers to create safer,...
September 2021 – Biosimilar drugs can help save money for both patients and drug plans. Supporting people through a switch from an original drug to a biosimilar one can help them see success with their new treatment. Many provincial drug plans have set up...
What is the one key ingredient for a mental health strategy in the workplace? A commitment from the top, answered Louise Malhotra, development manager, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) Foundation, at the Benefits Alliance Group’s conference in April. “I...
Mass COVID-19 vaccination programs are beginning — yet for the many Canadians struggling with mental health issues, the vaccine may be just the first step on a long road to recovery. In fact, insurance carriers anticipate an upswing in claims for depression, anxiety...
Customers have endless choices No matter what business you’re in, all business is people business. When customers are choosing products or services in a vast sea of sameness, one thing can make a company become a preferred choice: delivering a remarkable customer...
