MP Benefits Perspective

As an employee benefit broker, I know the number one thing customers HATE about benefits: PAYING FOR THEM In a recent informal survey, respondents—employees and employers alike—outlined their main complaints about benefits: Rates Lack of coverage Wait times for...

There is NO secret sauce

MP Benefits has been around for a long time…and in all that time, I can say I know of no “secret sauce” to what we do. Being focused on employee experience, abiding by the employer’s need for cost certainty, transparency, and open communication, means creating benefit...

“We’ve always done it this way.”

Disruption is such a business BUZZ word, like the annoying mosquito, or house fly, which just doesn’t take the hint when you flick your wrist. There’s nothing wrong with disruption for improved practices, so long as we remember to maintain the greater good. What made...

Benefits

More communication required

We, in the benefit world, brokers, consultants, insurers—ALL—need to do a much better job communicating, not just with our clients, but with the providers. Have you ever looked at what is written for staff at medical offices for “dealing with insurance companies”?...

A Promising Future for Cancer Therapies

We live in an exciting time where science is becoming more and more capable of solving some of our most pressing issues. Cancer being one of the biggest problems, where approximately one in two Canadians are likely to develop cancer in their lifetime. Still startling,...

The Right Fit

Never “Set it and Leave it” Benefits is a high touch insurance offering…never a set and leave it proposition. From the initial conversation about the value and purpose to the on-going support, a consultant needs to be there for: claims questions, issues and resolution...

Compensation

Introduction to Prescription Drug Coverage in Canada

Canadians have access to three main types of coverage for their prescription needs. They may be able to access Government-funded programs, such as the Alberta Non-Group, etc., individual health insurance, “personal” insurance, or employee group benefit plans offered...

Missing the Shoe Box

Technology - love it! Can’t live without it. But sometimes, I shake my head and wonder if I’m better off without all of these “advancements”—applications—ease of use systems—streamlined access? Consider, we are only a couple of decades into point-of-sale drug cards...

The Promise to the Employees

When an employer hires an employee, they enter contractual obligation. Yes, a wage will be provided for duties as outlined being completed. In that, taxes must be filed, registration and paperwork but be adhered to. The contract is the promise by each party to...

Culture

…and the Contented Cow gives…Mooo-re Money

The premise of the contented employee is not to lavish loads of money as though you can buy results, it’s to build a culture to capture the discretionary effort of your human capital. This is that increment of human effort which is at exclusive discretion of the...

The Secret Sauce is…Culture

People are the core of every organization, no matter who that organization is or what they do. And while no two companies are alike, at the end of the day, successful corporations ensure their people are treated and respected. Leadership matters Imagine for a moment,...

Humour Quest

“I’m struck by how laughter connects you with people. It’s impossible to sustain any kind of distance or any sense of social hierarchy when you’re just howling with laughter.” John Cleese Humour in business is key to success Anyone who has spoken in public knows the...