Has the war for talent ushered in a golden era for health benefits plans and wellness programs? The 25th annual Benefits Canada Healthcare Survey appears to suggest that. While “golden” may be too strong a word, given competing pressures for sustainability, today’s...
What do plan sponsors need to know about long COVID, also known as “post-COVID-19 condition”? Take 5 for Health Benefits dived into the latest research, sussed out resources and got educated at a recent webinar by Sun Life Financial, a supplier partner of The Benefits...
Plan members appear to be preoccupied with their physical fitness, according to the 2021 BENEFITS CANADA HEALTHCARE SURVEY—perhaps not surprising, given the numbers who have gained weight during the pandemic. Out of a list of 16 possible new benefits offerings, all...
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...
