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Customizing Benefits for a Diverse Workforce

As workplaces continue to evolve and become more inclusive, business owners and managers have to recognize and address the diverse needs of employees.  One-size-fits-all benefits packages are no longer sufficient to attract and retain top talent, especially in a multicultural, multigenerational, and varied workforce. Customizing benefits for a diverse workforce can improve employee satisfaction, productivity, […]

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Retirement Planning in Canada: RRSPs and Beyond

Retirement planning is a crucial aspect of financial management. While government-sponsored plans like the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Old Age Security (OAS) provide a foundation, they may not be sufficient for a comfortable retirement.  That’s where Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs) and other investment opportunities come into play. In this article, we explore the […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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New Wellness Account Categories to Promote!

There’s something about a great benefits package that attracts people towards a company. That is something that Navy & Sage Benefits helps create for our clients. We understand that different people require different things and that’s where an inclusive benefits package comes into play.  Wellness accounts are a huge component of packages nowadays. It allows […]

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How to Decide on a Vacation/Sick Day Policy For Your Company

Have you ever wondered how to create the best benefits policy for your team? How many vacation days? Sick days? What about other added benefits? Look no further because we have all of your answers within this article.  Today, we’ll share how to decide on vacation days as well as sick days for your team. […]

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Virtual Healthcare – Pros and Cons of Telehealth

Have you heard of the term “telehealth” before? Since COVID-19, the answer is most likely yes. But, for many people, they aren’t sure how virtual healthcare and telehealth can still help them today – post pandemic.  In this article, we will go through what virtual healthcare is and the pros and cons of telehealth.  What […]

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Employers are Now Offering Home-Buying Support Benefits

Have you heard that there are some employers that are offering home-buying support benefits now? In this article, we will share about these benefits, whether it’s going mainstream and what you can do for your employees.  Who is offering these home-buying support benefits? Big employers around the global west are offering their employees help when […]