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Managing Chronic Illness in the Workplace

By Doug Birks on October 22, 2024

In workplaces across the globe, chronic health conditions are becoming more common, yet many fail to effectively support affected employees. Chronic illnesses such as diabetes, heart...

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Employee Benefits

Prescription Drug Benefits in Canada Demystified: Coverage for Employees, Genetic Testing, and Virtual Pharmacies

By Doug Birks on October 8, 2024

Prescription drug coverage is the most commonly claimed employee benefit in Canada, making it a key priority for employers and employees alike. However, balancing rising costs with...

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Employee Benefits

3 Facts You Didn’t Know About Dependent Contractors

By Doug Birks on June 4, 2024

Do you hire and work with dependent contractors? Not every employer realizes that in addition to ‘independent contractors’ and ‘employees,’ there exists athird worker category called...

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Employment Law

Remote Work Tax Implications for Employers with Out-of-Province Employees

By Doug Birks on April 2, 2024

Changes in technology and, most importantly, the COVID-19 pandemic have taught us all that hiring remote employees in other provinces is a viable option. And that it provides advantages to...

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Employee Benefits

AI in Employee Benefits: Opportunities, Risks And Examples

By Doug Birks on January 23, 2024

Artificial Intelligence is changing the administration of employee benefits in numerous ways. As with all things AI, it has the ability to handle routine tasks and inquiries to free up time...

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Employee Benefits

Why Choose a Benefits Advisor Over a Payroll Provider

By Doug Birks on December 5, 2023

As an employer, you understand the importance of offering comprehensive benefits packages to attract and retain top talent. Navigating the world of employee benefits can be complex, and you...

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Employer Resources

Art of Retention: Strategies for Keeping Key Personnel in Your Organization

By Doug Birks on August 22, 2023

The challenges that employers have faced over the last three years have been extraordinary. Having survived the Covid-19 pandemic, business owners and human resource directors now must...

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Employee Benefits

How to Implement a Canadian Benefits Plan?

By Doug Birks on August 4, 2023

Contrary to the belief that healthcare in Canada is free, the government doesn't cover most popular health & dental expenses. Almost every employer-sponsored health benefits plan includes...

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Health & Wellness

Low-Cost Perks for a Happier Summer Workplace

By Doug Birks on July 17, 2023

Summer is often associated with fun in the sun, but for many employees, it can bring its fair share of stress and exhaustion. The juggling act of work, socializing, and family obligations...

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Employee Benefits

Canadian Parental Leave Laws: Employer's Obligations and Employees' Rights

By Doug Birks on July 10, 2023

Has one of your employees come to you with some exciting ‘news’ recently? Are the excited squeals and congratulations of coworkers floating around the office?

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