Simon Sinek is fond of challenging people to “Start with Why”.
As a benefit consultant, this is an easy answer…because I help people.
Why do I continue to work into three decades in this wonderful business?
Why do I believe in hosting regular employee meetings and being part of on-boarding process?
Why do I write books on insurance and host a regular zoom cast entitled SHifT?
Because I LOVE to help people. Perhaps cliché, but true in its simplicity.
In my opinion, employee group benefits is the only form of insurance that is proactive. Let that sink in. Life, Disability, Critical Illness insurance are necessary to cover the risk of loss of life, loss of income and the risk of contracting a critical illness. The importance of this coverage must never be downplayed. However, the beneficiaries of these policies only benefit AFTER the risk has played out.
Quite to the contrary, implementing an employee benefit plan allows employers to offer strategic, proactive, often preventative coverage, that is always inclusive. When an employer puts a benefit plan in place, we help:
· Diverse employees, regardless of race, gender, religion, ethnicity, and more
· Low-income families
· Employees who may not qualify for insurance individually (due to a pre-existing health condition)
· Diverse company sectors
· Multi-generational workers
In addition to Life, Disability, Critical Illness Insurance, proactive coverage allows employees access to:
· Prescription medication to treat their ailment and continue to be employed
· Mental and emotional health support through employee assistance programs
· Access to preventative medical support from chiropractic, massage, physiotherapy, and many more licensed and registered practitioners
· Dental care for regular maintenance and check-ups
· Items such as vision care and hearing aids which help keep the employee productive serving customers
When intentional employers go one step further and offer health spending, personal spending, retirement planning and access to financial services, the “help” goes into overdrive with results aligning with corporate goals.
This is WHY we believe so strongly in benefits as an integral part of corporate culture and the compensation strategy. Each and every day, we see examples of how we HELP Canadians build better lives for themselves and the people who depend upon them.
Allow us to HELP you. Give us a call.
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