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The Leadership Training You’re Overlooking: Community Volunteering
True leadership is built through experience, not just theory, and one of the most underused environments for that experience is community volunteering.
Mar 305 min read


The Stress You Can’t See: Organizational Habits That Burn Out Great Employees
Most sources of organizational stress don’t come from bad intentions. In fact, they’re often well-intentioned ways of working. But over time, they can turn into patterns that quietly create strain. This blog discusses some of the most common sources of stress in organizations.
Mar 165 min read


Sleep Smarter, Work Better: How your benefits can help you get some rest
Sleep is directly related to performance, mood and long-term health. Your employee benefits may already include tools that can help you sleep better – you just might not know it.
Feb 243 min read


Fuelling your life: How employee benefits can support better nutrition
Better nutrition doesn’t require a full lifestyle overhaul – your employee benefits may already cover the support you need.
Feb 163 min read


Protecting Your Plan from Within: The Role of Education in Fraud Prevention
Benefits fraud is not a victimless crime. It leads to higher insurance premiums, reduced or eliminated coverage, job termination, and potential criminal charges. The most important step that employers can take in reducing benefits fraud is to ensure their employees understand the seriousness and impact - both to the company and themselves.
Feb 93 min read


Building a Roadmap to Financial Well-Being: Part Three - Getting from A to B
Part 3 of our three-part Financial well-being series breaks down how to plan your route from where you are now to where you want to go into actionable steps.
Feb 25 min read


Women & Workplace Benefits: What Matters at Each Stage of Life
In Canada, nearly half of the workplace is made up of women. When designing a benefits package for your workplace, these are the benefits that matter most to women as they transition through life.
Jan 265 min read


How to Encourage Employees to Contribute to an RRSP
It’s important for employers not only to educate their employees about RRSPs, but also encourage them to contribute. It isn’t about applying pressure or guilt, it’s about providing timely clarity and support.
Jan 155 min read


The New Capital Accumulation Plan (CAP) Guidelines: What Are They, What’s Changed, and How It Impacts Your Benefits Plan
Updated Capital Accumulation Plan (CAP) Guidelines came into effect in Canada on January 1. If you’re like most people, you’re probably wondering what this means for you - and worried that it means more work. This blog breaks down what the CAP guidelines are, what's changed and how it impacts your benefits plan
Jan 14 min read


How Benefits Can Support Employees Through Post-Holiday Stress
The article explores how benefits can support financial recovery through tools many employees don’t realize they already have access to. It also looks at how physical benefits — including wellness spending accounts, paramedical services, vision and dental care — can help offset common January expenses while supporting healthier habits.
Dec 15, 20254 min read


Helping Employees in Crisis
In our latest blog, we explore what crisis really looks like in today’s workplace — and why it’s not limited to emergencies or breaking points. We look at the early signs employers and managers can watch for, why employees often hesitate to reach out for help, and how crisis lines and EAP services are designed to support employees preventatively, not just reactively. The blog also offers practical, employer-focused guidance on how to better support employees in difficult mome
Dec 1, 20256 min read


Building a Roadmap to Financial Well-Being: Part Two - Deciding Where You Want to Go
Most of us understand the value of having a financial plan, yet creating one can feel overwhelming or unclear. That’s why we’ve put together a straightforward three-step framework to guide you. Setting meaningful financial goals is one of the most powerful steps you can take to improve your overall financial well-being. Goals give your money direction. They help you move from reacting to your finances to actively shaping them.
Nov 30, 20254 min read


Bringing Mindfulness and Community Engagement into the Workplace
People who feel their whole selves are valued and recognized are more resilient, more productive, and more committed to their organization, which benefits both individuals and the business. That’s why more employers are seeking ways to support their employees’ whole selves, and that includes supporting their mental wellbeing as well as promoting their community engagement
Nov 17, 20255 min read


Heart Health & Stress Reduction
Heart-health conversations belong in the workplace. Stress isn’t just a personal issue; it’s an organizational one with real, measurable consequences. Employers have a duty of care to support employees and when employers create environments that reduce unnecessary pressure, support work–life balance, and encourage healthy habits, they’re not only protecting their people, they’re strengthening their teams, reducing long-term costs, and building a culture where employees can th
Nov 10, 20254 min read


What you need to know about the Canadian Dental Care Plan - before you consider cancelling group coverage
The Canadian Dental Care Program (CDCP), offered by the Canadian government, was launched at the end of 2023. It was designed to provide uninsured Canadians with access to dental care. However, there’s lots to consider before making any changes to your employee benefits plan.
Nov 3, 20254 min read


Your Most Common Questions - from Plan Administrators
Being a plan administrator is no small task. Many employers and administrators have the same questions, and with the right support and guidance, managing your benefits plan becomes not only possible, but rewarding.
Oct 31, 20256 min read


What is Psychological Safety at Work?
In the workplace, psychological safety is critical for engagement and productivity. But it's also rare. There is plenty of research and many resources - frameworks, guides, etc. - to help companies navigate culture and intentionally build psychological safety in the workplace.
Oct 15, 20254 min read


Building a Roadmap to Financial Well-Being: Part One - Assessing Where You're Starting From
Almost everyone knows that achieving financial well-being requires a plan, but few know how to actually create one. To help, we have a simple, practical framework you can use to get started. This blog covers part one: Assessing Where You're Starting From
Oct 1, 20254 min read


Covid-19 Vaccine Coverage in Alberta - What Employers Need to Know
Covid-19 vaccine coverage in Alberta is changing - understand who is impacted and how employers can help.
Sep 30, 20253 min read


Supporting your Aging Workforce
September is Healthy Aging Month - a reminder that aging well isn’t just personal, it’s something workplaces can and should support. With more Canadians working longer, employers are seeing multigenerational teams that include many employees over 50. As employees age, they face unique health, financial and caregiving challenges. Certain employee benefits can make a huge difference. Extended Health Coverage: Beyond the basics, extended health plans are vital for aging emplo
Sep 15, 20252 min read
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