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Nurturing Financial Wellness: A Guide for Employers

The concept of employee wellness encompasses more than just physical health. Employers are increasingly recognizing the importance of fostering financial wellness among their workforce.  Financial stress can significantly impact an employee’s performance, morale, and overall well being. Creating an environment that supports financial wellness is not just beneficial for employees but also advantageous for businesses. […]

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3 Proven Ways to Improve your Office Dynamics

In the modern workplace, the want to improve office dynamics has always been a popular area to focus on, especially if an organization is struggling with conflict, disrespect and poor communication. CEOs and business owners understand that office dynamics directly impact the success of a business. Ensuring your office dynamics are optimal and always evolving in […]

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Difference Between Small vs Medium Sized Business Group Benefits

Small and medium-sized businesses’ group benefits in Canada can differ in several ways, primarily due to differences in scale, budget and organizational structure. We recently wrote a great resource all about Small Business Group Benefits and now it’s time to shine a light on how medium size businesses differ.  Here’s a breakdown of some key […]

10 Proven Strategies to Maximize Employee Productivity

In today’s fast-paced business environment, how to maximize employee productivity is a key topic people are discussing. As a manager or business owner, it’s essential to implement effective strategies that empower your team to perform at their best.  By fostering a culture of productivity and providing the right tools and support, you can unlock your […]

Energizing Your Team: A Guide to Helping Employees Escape the Winter Slump

As the winter season settles in, many employees find themselves grappling with the notorious “winter slump.” The combination of colder temperatures, shorter days, and the post-holiday blues can take a toll on motivation and productivity.  However, as a caring and forward-thinking employer, there are several strategies you can employ to help your team members break […]

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Group Benefits 101 for Small Businesses in Canada

Small businesses form the backbone of the Canadian economy, contributing significantly to growth and employment. While the focus of small business owners is often on daily operations, neglecting employee benefits can impact workforce morale and retention.  This blog post serves as a guide to group benefits for small businesses in Canada. We hope this helps […]

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New Survey Shows Where Benefits Coverage Fell Short in 2023

The 2023 Benefits Canada Healthcare survey has been released and the information is something worth reading. Half of plan members reported that the coverage they had limited their ability to seek out treatment. 84 per cent of those said that they had a major injury in the past year and weren’t able to treat it […]

The connection between Mental Health and Chronic Pain

There’s a connection between chronic pain, mental health and your workforce. This connection may seem invisible, but it could be causing havoc within your employees bodies.  In this article, we’ll discuss the connection and how you can help your workforce through this invisible pain with the help of employee benefits.  What is chronic pain? Chronic […]

3 out of 4 Employees are Burnt Out – Here’s How to Fix it

As the holidays are approaching and the year is coming to an end, let’s discuss employee burnout! We thought it would be the perfect time to chat about how 3 out of 4 employees are struggling with burn out. Let’s chat about why and how it can be fixed.  First, what is burn out? Burnout […]

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Tools to Implement to Reduce Stress Within Kids

Last month we discussed how to look out for stress and anxiety in your children. This month, we want to discuss the tools to implement at home to help reduce the stress load!  First, we discuss mental health.  First things first, it’s important to begin by having open dialogue with your children about mental health. […]