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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
As we begin to close out the year, parents and caregivers may be noticing some new behaviours within their children that are different from summertime. Heading back to school can bring big worries and emotions. It’s important for parents and caregivers to know what to look out for to help reduce stress and anxiety. In […]
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 […]
British Columbia’s Bill 13 – 2023 Pay Transparency Act comes into effect on November 1, 2023. Here are some key points for employers: Job Advertisements: Employers must state the expected salary or its range in publicly advertised job postings, along with any other mandatory information, unless an exemption applies. Pay History: Employers are prohibited from […]
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. […]
Productivity is always a hot topic for company owners. It’s something that all employers want to increase and it’s something all employees hear about. In this article, we’ll discuss how to properly maximize employee productivity and what may be factoring into lower productivity. What is employee productivity? Employee productivity is essentially how much work an […]
