Financial Wellness

More and more studies have drawn the connection between financial stress and reduced workplace productivity. Employers know it’s happening but are unsure of its causes. Few have a plan...

Financial Wellness

Statistics show that “money worries are the greatest source of stress, more than work, personal health and relationships.” And in an unprecedented year like this, many of us are...

Financial Wellness

Employees are understandably worried about their short and long term financial future in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic. At the moment, many are focused on the immediate: will I still...

Employee Benefits Financial Wellness Employment Law

Your business is starting to grow. No longer a start-up, you’ve got your business model, found a market for your product, and hired people to join your business. Growing involves growing...

Financial Wellness

Did you know that employee financial stress can cost your business thousands of dollars each year? Financial stress has serious consequences for employee health—physically and mentally....

Financial Wellness

Investing is complicated. It can also be a little scary when we consider factors such as volatility in the stock markets, or the nuances of global currency and trade markets. So most...

Financial Wellness

As an employer, you are probably aware that employees are experiencing higher and higher levels of stress. Unfortunately, this is affecting employees’ ability to be present and...

Financial Wellness

2018 saw the introduction of big changes to the taxation of small business income. As a business owner, you may be looking for alternative retirement savings solutions, now that income...

Financial Wellness

Starting in January 2019, the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) will kick off a 7-year enhancement process, bringing major changes for employers and employees alike. Today, CPP benefits replace...

Financial Wellness

In January 2019, the BC government will introduce a new Health Tax to replace the BC MSP premiums. The goal is to save individuals $900 and families $1,800 a year. But how will it...