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...
A recent Speaker Series presentation with Mary Ann Baynton. She consults across the country and serves as Director of Collaboration for Workplace Strategies for Mental Health which produces free resources, compliments of Canada Life, for all Canadians. Mary Ann...
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...
The pandemic has forced a change in conversations come renewal time for employee health group benefit plans, which means it’s more important than ever to have the right benefits advisor in your corner. “We are spending an inordinate amount of time negotiating renewals...
