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[Report] COVID-19 and the Growth of Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Oct 13th, 2020The mental health crisis in Canada affects more than 6.7 million Canadians — and by extension, their employers — paving the way for unhappy and unengaged Canadians. Poor employee mental health reduces innovation and productivity, creates less engaged workforces, and hurts the bottom line. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is only making all of this worse. […]
COVID-19 Small Business Support: Business Assistance Program (BAP)
Apr 14th, 2020As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, many organizations cannot afford to have a team of Hum Resource professionals, lawyers or financial experts. Fortunately, there is a benefit that assists with exactly these problems – a Business Assistance Program (BAP).
Virtual Healthcare: Telehealth Services and Resources to Use During COVID-19
Mar 31st, 2020Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to dominate headlines as governments around the world encourage people to stay at home and to practice social and physical distancing to reduce the spread of the virus and lessen the burden on healthcare systems. In a time where frequently leaving your house is not only actively discouraged, but could potentially be […]
2021 Group Benefits Tax Tips for Employers and Advisors
Mar 2nd, 2021We realize that tax time isn’t everyone’s favourite time of year, so we’re making it easier this time around! When it comes time to file, there’s a lot for employers (and therefore their Advisors) to know when it comes to their group benefits plan. Introducing: 2021 Tax Quick Facts Guide to Canadian Benefits Updated annually, […]
Addressing the Troubling Trend of Rising Disability Claims in Canada
Jan 26th, 2021Over the last few years, a troubling industry trend has become clear: more Canadians are going on disability. Alongside this comes necessary updates to Insurer’s calculations and rates to keep pace with the rising claims, leading to rising costs. It’s time to talk about it. Disability Claims are on the Rise in Canada The number […]
8 Ways to Help Employees Reduce Stress and Boost Productivity
Jan 12th, 2021Canadians everywhere are more stressed, anxious, and depressed than ever before. Even before COVID-19 and its potential mental health impacts, Canadians were struggling with their mental health during what has been referred to as a mental health crisis. In these trying times, Canadian employers have an opportunity, and quite frankly a duty, to support employees’ […]
[Free Download] Reimagining Health & Wellness for a Remote Workforce
Dec 8th, 2020The Canadian workplace looks a lot different now than it did in 2020. Social distancing and empty break rooms, screening protocols, sanitizing stations, and masks are all new additions to many workplaces. We’ve reimagined our annual Health and Wellness Calendar for 2021 with all of this in mind, equipping employers with the tools they need […]
12 Group Insurance Trends and Predictions for 2021
Nov 17th, 2020For the last three years in a row, Benefits by Design (BBD) Inc. has published a list of predictions and trends to watch out for in the upcoming year. You can check out previous predictions for 2018, 2019, and 2020 and how close we called them (hint: pretty close). For 2021, here are 12 group […]
5 Ways to Support Small Businesses During a Pandemic (And After)
Oct 20th, 2020The majority of Canadian businesses are considered small- to medium-sized. In fact, 55% of Canadian companies have fewer than four employees, with 90% of exporting companies having fewer than 100 employees. It’s no secret that the global COVID-19 pandemic has hurt economies worldwide, and Canada is no exception. Small businesses — and arguably the Canadian […]
How to Keep Company Culture Thriving with a Virtual Team
Jul 21st, 2020When everyone at Benefits by Design (BBD) Inc. transitioned to working remotely, during the COVID-19 pandemic, our social committee had a new challenge: how could they maintain the same social interaction and engagement remotely? After four months, we’re pleased to share some of the virtual team building activities we’ve done to keep employees engaged and […]