MP Benefits Perspective
Since 2001, MP Benefits Inc. has operated as an independent group benefit consultant, specializing in designing strategic employee group benefit plans to align with the corporate, compensation, culture, and wellness policies of each corporation.
Productivity
The Great Toaster Scare
What could be better than sliced bread? The toaster that came first. The first iteration of Artificial Intelligence may have been running water and then electricity, moving homes from the unsafe illumination of fire and gas, to incandesce. While we may take both...
Consulting
Benefits—Rates—Renewal Expectations
Our expertise does not begin and end with a marketing for quotations. In fact, every year, as consultants, we work our clients and the insurance provider to determine a fair renewal based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to: · Existing...
December for decisions
December for decisions A date in the calendar Sometimes, especially in month twelve of the calendar, it seems there is a lot of anxiety created to either have achieved or missed our goals. We’re either a hero or zero in some fashion. The thought of some “magic”...
Comprehensive | Consistent | Communication
Connecting communication strategies to business (benefit) objectives, recruitment, retention, and productivity requirements is necessary to effectively drive the overall purpose of the organization. ...that's where there's "power" in conversation. The “Help Wanted” Ad...
Benefits
The Alignment of benefits to productivity.
AS WE KNOW, benefits are a significant component of an employee’s compensation package, focusing on the usage value—the “benefits”—rather than premium, adding to the culture of any organization. However, have you considered how an employee group benefits plan ADDs to...
When Reporting a Change Matters.
Taking a chance may cost you more than premiums. It’s a problem of communication. Too many times employees fail to disclose relevant information relating to their employee benefit coverage, sometimes with the misconception of saving premium, or considering the...
Do we really understand the value of NON-TAXABLE?
Why should anyone care? Nothing seems to get a glazed look faster than a discussion on tax. Sure, if we want to complain about paying tax, or looking at the GST, we’ve plenty to say, but try simply to have a discussion on tax planning and see what happens. Feeling...
Compensation
The Legalities of Employee Benefits
Let’s me start by stating MP Benefits Inc. is not a law firm, nor are we lawyers. Our insights are gained through observation, related readings, and experiences. Even the most common of situations can create a liability issue for a well-meaning business owner. There...
Death and Taxes
If there’s one thing to know about benefits: It’s all about DEATH & TAXES That’s right. A well-rounded, well-balanced plan will take in account the requirements for the needs of insurance at death, as well as covering off the other “risk” factors: Risk of loss of...
Disability and COVID-19
The following information is relevant and accurate according to the information received at the time of distribution. Always consult with your benefit policy and insurance carrier for any deviations for specific coverages Recovered employees returning to work...
Culture
The Drip
Culture Imagine the relaxing jets of water from a lovely shower head, warm on a cold day. Imagine one of the jets out of line and a small drop of icy water drips onto your head. Even amongst the warm water, this one drop is felt and disturbs the enjoyment of the...
Communication
However we view communication, whether it be with clients, family members, on social media, with an audience, our teammates, etc. it comes down to considering the messaging, targeting the audience, and knowing what outcome we want to achieve. For communication to be...
…because words really do matter
Time has done it again. We mark the close of one year to welcome a new. When considering the message we want to convey moving forward, take a moment to reflect on your word use. Without delving into the impact of words in social media, in any organization, words are...
Wellness
Working Boundaries
Is building a “Workplace Wellness Culture” even possible when these are three separate and distinct entities of being? Wellness, for instance, is defined as an active process of becoming aware of and making choices toward a healthy and fulfilling life. According to...
Working Challenges
Seems like the whole world is tired and the news never changes. AND, we’re not done yet. Cultivating resilience in the workplace may require some emotional rewiring, accessing outside help, like your employee assistance plan, and being creative in the strategic...
Protection of Wealth
I’m a firm believer that if you set yourself on the right path, you will meet the right people to help you succeed. From this, I remember that with every interaction, I should be able glean a nugget which will help me personally, professionally, or both. This, I am...