Benefits

“Workcations” — the combination of work and vacation — are becoming increasingly popular. Employees are leveraging remote work capabilities to maintain their professional responsibilities while enjoying new environments, a trend…

You don’t have to look very far to find sources of significant stress — conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, wildfires across Canada, climate change, political disagreements and upheaval,…

By Emmy van Esch, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau Four years after the pandemic forced workers home, companies in New Zealand and elsewhere are summoning staff back to the…

Council for the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc approved a change in provider for their Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) during the June 3 council meeting. Council motioned to receive a…

Everyone loves a deal, but many Canadians either forget or don’t realize they can find discounts through their workplace.  “There really are a lot [of perks] that employees just don’t…

A recent survey by Ipsos found that a significant majority of Canadians want athletic therapy to be included in employee health insurance plans. The survey, commissioned by the Canadian Athletic…

A recent report by Expedia reveals that Canadians, on average, take more vacation days annually compared to Americans. According to the Vacation Deprivation Report, 58 per cent of Canadians feel…

A global survey of benefits professionals by MBWL International has identified communication, cost constraints, and governance as major challenges facing organizations in 2024. Daniel Drolet, senior partner, group benefits at…

How much money do you make? Many people zero in on their paycheques when considering their compensation. Yet experts say workers should regularly check that they’re taking advantage of vacation…