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Celebrating Our Community Partners & Recapping a Wonderful UNIBA Event

2023, Business, Community, Community Spotlight, Diveristy, Employee Benefits, Entrepreneurship, Exclusive Data, Executive Team, human resources, Industry Partners, Leadership, Network, Research and Resources, Thought Leadership / By Benchmark

It was an incredible experience to attend UNIBA Partners’ Worldwide Conference in Bangkok, Thailand. Our esteemed partners serve clients in close to 140 countries. As a UNIBA Partner, Benchmark has the opportunity to collaborate, share expertise and learn from each of our partners’ unique experiences. This helps us provide our clients with meaningful solutions tailored to both …

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Celebrating Our Community, Pain Awareness & Arthritis Support, and Recapping Our Economic Symposium

2023, Arthritis, Business, Community, Community Spotlight, Economics, Employee Benefits, Exclusive Data, Executive Team, Fundraiser, human resources, Industry Partners, Non for profit, Philanthropy / By Benchmark

This month’s Community Spotlight is perfect for Back-to-School season! Our community member, The Reading Partnership is an incredible Non-Profit organization that strives to provide programs and resources that empower children and their families to build the brightest possible future through literacy. We believe all parents would benefit from participating in this initiative! READ THE FULL INTERVIEW BELOW …

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Canadian Heathcare News And Information On Our Exclusive Economic Symposium

2023, Branding, Business, Community, Employee Benefits, employees, Entrepreneurship, Executive Team, Industry Partners, Leadership, Network, Productivity, Thought Leadership / By Benchmark

On May 5, the World Health Organization ended the COVID-19 public health emergency, and the insurance industry is now treating COVID-19 claims the same way it treats other claims. As of July 15, Canada Life will no longer use its Confirmation of Illness (COI) form for COVID-19-related short-term disability claims. Desjardins has waived the requirement …

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Diversity, Equity And Inclusion Initiatives For Your Workplace & Protecting Employees Against Fraud

2023, Business, Community, Diveristy, Economics, Employee Benefits, employees, Equity in workplace, Health and Wellness, Inclusion, Thought Leadership / By Benchmark

Many organizations are looking to grow their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) efforts for the good of their employees and work environment. 92% of members of diverse groups in an organization value their benefits plan, and 60% of job candidates said they would decline a job at a company that did not value workplace diversity. Therefore, …

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Our Experience at UNIBA Partners’ Regional Meeting, & Helping Your Employees Through Chronic Illnesses

2023, Business, Chronic Illness, Community, Diveristy, Employee Benefits, Executive Team, Health and Wellness, human resources, Inclusion, Industry Partners, Medication / By Benchmark

UNIBA Partners is an international partnership of over 70 independent, owner-led insurance advisors. Established in 1987, UNIBA hosts a global platform that assists clients in over 130 countries. UNIBA Partners collaborate and help clients with risk management and employee benefits solutions by recognizing and managing their exposures – regardless of type, location, and range of organizations. Their regional conferences …

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Our Vice President Speaks To How Biosimilars Affect Your Employees, And Information On Chronic Illness Support

2023, Branding, Business, Community, Diveristy, Economics / By Benchmark

Recent changes regarding provincial drug plans have attracted the attention of our clients and elevated the importance of how employers and sponsors should adapt to these initiatives. In this regard, Benchmark would like to take this opportunity to present insights from our Vice President, Group Benefits, Marcelina Ayow. We are fortunate to have a professional of Marcelina’s experience …

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Activation Of Biosimilar Drugs And Spring Wellness

2023, Branding, Business, Community, Diveristy, Economics, Employee Benefits / By Benchmark

Ontario has approved the usage of Biosimilars. The conversation on Biosimilar drugs has been a prominent one in the healthcare space and is one that is very important to Employers and their Employees. It is important to note that the new policy will come into effect, and Biosimilar drugs can be officially used in the public …

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Updates To Pension Plans And Other Financial Topics, And Celebrating Our Community!

2023, Branding, Business, Community, Diveristy / By Benchmark

Ontario has passed many new rules and legislations for 2023, that directly affect both the employer and employee’s financing. Changes include updates to pension plans, property investment, TSFAs, and more. You can find the extensive list below: 1) Canada Pension Plans (CPP) contributions will be increased to 5.95% 2) Foreign investors will not be able to buy residential …

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Introducing New Team Members, Spotlighting Our Community, And Important Health News

2023, Branding, Business, Community, Diveristy / By Benchmark

Supporting your employees has grown in popularity and importance over the last few decades. Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) have been around since the ’80s, starting with programs for alcohol addiction, and expanding significantly in the following years. Since then, other aspects such as counselling and legal support have been added to these plans. With the workforce continually changing, …

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Recapping Our Exclusive Event & Celebrating Our Community!

2023, Business, Community, Diveristy, Economics, Employee Benefits, Entrepreneurship, Exclusive Data, Federal, Finance, Hiring, Holidays, human resources, Non for profit, Research and Resources / By Benchmark

We had a wonderful morning connecting with industry partners, peers, and community members to hear Dr. Adam Fremeth of Ivey School of Business, explain how the current economic state affects all of us. Key takeaways from the “Canada in a Volatile World” presentation were: It is key to look at each country differently While the data indicates we may …

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