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1 Year Later: How COVID-19 Has Changed Canada, the Workplace, and Group Benefits
Mar 23rd, 2021It’s been one year since Canada declared a state of emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, both Canada and the world have changed, likely forever. Here are some of the most notable impacts and changes we’ve seen over the past year. #1. Worsening Mental Health Isolation and social distancing are impacting Canadians’ […]
[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 […]
6 Tips for Building Resilience Into Workplaces on National Employee Benefits Day
Apr 6th, 2021National Employee Benefits Day is celebrated each year in April. The day recognizes trustees, administrators, benefits practitioners and professional advisors for their dedication to providing quality benefits and the important role they play in their colleagues’ well-being. This year, the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plan’s theme for National Employee Benefits Day focuses on resilience […]
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 […]