Attending an understanding of benefit fraud to work toward recognition and prevention, offered through Sun Life Financial, the speaker used an apt example to explain how fraud happens. During the annual parade of costumed children on Halloween, many households now use...
There is a fascination with the “hockey-stick” notion of being innovative and implementing change in business. However, the economic notion of the “J-curve” is more the reality and never more so than when implementing a benefit program for staff. With the hockey stick...
…A case study What is the hour bank? Primarily focused on the construction industry, the hour bank meets the needs of the seasonal and transient worker but allow coverage to be maintained during the in between times, layoffs, and the like. Loosely explained, an hour...
A benefit tool by many names. First things first, there is often confusion between what is insurance and what is not. Insurance is when the “risk” of claim—life insurance, disability, pharmacy, health care—is under contract with an insurance provider. Financial...
Right off the bat you are going to want to disagree, but for a moment, as we navigate the conversation, let’s talk about employee group benefits and take money off the table of discussion. I promise, I will put it back on the table, but just for now, let’s indulge the...
Studies suggest one-in-six Canadians will suffer a disability that lasts three months or more before the age of 60. More than 53,000 Canadians are approved for Long Term Disability benefits annually. Chronic medical conditions, musculoskeletal, connective tissue,...
