Other than Father Time and Mother Nature, the legend of Saint Nicholas is one of the oldest. Records suggest he was born around 270 A.D, but as they didn’t celebrate birthday’s back in the day. Even the big guy can’t quite remember, other than he’s always been fond of...
According to Google, Key Performance Indicators are “a quantifiable measure that demonstrates how effectively an organization, department, or individual is achieving its strategic goals and objectives. KPIs help track progress, inform decision-making, and focus...
The employer’s benefit plan included group life insurance payable at a flat $50,000 to a designated beneficiary. An employee under this health benefit plan was going through an acrimonious divorce and completed a change form to update his beneficiary from his spouse...
This is a real to me example of an employer (because I am in benefits, I keep it benefit insurance focused) who had $27,000 of insurance fraud under the paramedical policy, spread over two years. The first year, I didn’t catch it as anything other than an anomaly to...
Since the initial rollout of the Canadian Dental Care Plan began in late 2023 (with Sun Life managing its administration), many HR professionals and business owners have been asking a vital strategic question: “Should we continue to offer dental coverage as part of...
Unforeseen illness or injuries happen—daily. These can result in extended periods of leave, which usually have multiple negative consequences for all parties involved. The employee can incur financial hardship and experience lost wages, while the employer suffers from...