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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 […]
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 […]
How Long is Too Long? Canadian Healthcare Wait Times
Jul 7th, 2020With the COVID-19 pandemic, provincial health ministers prioritized hospital space for coronavirus patients and canceled thousands of elective surgeries. These cancellations will result in an increase to already lengthy wait times for Canadians looking to see specialists. It is easy to think of Canada’s healthcare system as a single organism. Still, the truth is that […]
Is Your Workplace Ready for a Return to Work?
Jun 16th, 2020Only 8% of Canadian employers say that they’re fully prepared to reopen their workplaces when provincial governments lift COVID-19 restrictions. If your workplace isn’t among them, it may be time to begin thinking about your eventual return to work plan.
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Jun 3rd, 2020Business Relief Measures BEACON Digital Therapy General Questions Going Digital Layoffs Personal Protective Equipment Charges Prescription Drugs Resources Travel Business Relief Measures Businesses may have significantly reduced income during this time and struggle to pay their group insurance premiums. Is BBD prepared to extend the premium grace period and not impose claim suspension? We will […]
Employees Returning to Work: What Benefits are They Looking For?
Jun 2nd, 2020Employees returning to work will need support from their employers in areas such as mental health (anxieties over COVID-19 aren’t disappearing overnight), workplace health and safety guidelines, online health options, and more.
Do I Need Both Short and Long Term Disability Insurance?
May 26th, 2020Expert advice from an industry leading advisor on whether your employee benefits plan needs short term AND long term disability insurance.
What is Travel Insurance and What Do I Need to Know Before Travelling?
Apr 28th, 2020Expert advice on what is travel insurance and what you need to know about your insurance before travelling in country or abroad.
12 Tips for Working From Home
Apr 21st, 2020In an attempt to stop the spread of COVID-19, Canadians are remaining indoors and practicing social distancing. For many workplaces, this means working from home rather than the office.