The $100 Hammer

The $100 Hammer

Make no mistake, it is a balancing act for investment when it comes to innovation and productivity. Is new technology—artificial intelligence—the key to answering both of these issues or a means of complicating existing problems. Technology purchase Computer software...
Reminders for Seniors on Benefits

Reminders for Seniors on Benefits

Making up five per cent of the total labour force, Statistics Canada shows that nearly one million people employed are aged 65 or older. For those with access to the employee group plan through their employer, here are some reminders common to the policies. Disability...
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Success in Transitioning

Like many, insurance is not my first career, nor do I anticipate it being my last. When I transitioned into insurance to be the best in class, I made it a point to align my skill set with other’s who would compliment what I do for clients. This is how I came to be...
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Benefits…under the “hood”

Working in the field of employee group benefits, you learn a lot about a company, what drives and motivates them simply by reading their benefit booklet. How a company decides (or doesn’t) to align the benefit program with their corporate culture, compensation,...