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August 24, 2020
Life is all about making connections and today we are pleased to announce that Conte Financial Services Inc. (CFS) and Dickinson & Associates reached an agreement as of September 1st to merger under the name Prime Benefits Group. Conte Financial Services and Dickinson & Associates are both leaders in employee benefits and pension consulting.
August 27, 2020
Now that provincial governments in Canada are carefully allowing for the reopening of doors to the economy, it’s an important time for employers to ensure they are making comprehensively safe plans for reopening their own workplaces.
October 4, 2020
Now more than ever, it is easy to see that focusing on self care and one’s mental health is important. With another wave of the pandemic […]
October 16, 2020
In a previous post, we discussed free mental health apps as well as the value of prioritizing self care. This post focuses on ways to incorporate […]
November 4, 2020
For many, this has been a time of increased stress due to pandemic-related challenges and economic uncertainty. Throw existing financial worries into the mix and you […]
November 20, 2020
You may be surprised to learn that ESG Investing has been around for a number of years. While the term was first coined in 2005, there […]
December 8, 2020
This second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic has left people feeling stressed, uncertain and exhausted. For those fortunate enough to have work, many are burning the […]
December 17, 2020
As the month of December draws to a close and employees are taking some much needed time off, things should hopefully quiet down in terms of […]
January 3, 2021
January is known as the month of New Year’s resolutions, a recommitment to healthier eating habits, a reboot to regular exercise, and the hopeful promise of […]
January 20, 2021
We know that financial stress is affecting people more than ever before. There is so much information available that it is difficult to know what to […]
February 6, 2021
These days, many of us are working remotely. As a result, it can be more challenging to make a clear distinction between your working hours and […]
February 6, 2021
Whether you’re working from home or not, these times have created the potential for greater social isolation and stress. It can be difficult to know what […]
March 1, 2021
Employee Appreciation Day makes sense to many on paper, but there are obstacles that prevent it from getting traction within organizations. What stops employers from taking […]
March 2, 2021
When we’re babies, we struggle with falling asleep. As we age, we find it harder to stay asleep and, as a result, many of us involuntarily […]
April 3, 2021
An organization’s culture is as individualistic as a person’s fingerprint. It is unique and often difficult to articulate. Employees tend to describe their workplace culture as […]
April 5, 2021
In the last twelve months, we have all experienced some kind of lockdown or stay-at-home requirements and a need to find new ways to get work […]
May 3, 2021
Uncertainty Prevails From a leadership and human resources perspective, the emphasis on employee mental well-being has never been more intense. Perhaps weighing on their minds is […]
May 4, 2021
It may well be an employer’s market when it comes to selecting from a sea of possible candidates, but the value of keeping talented, knowledgeable, and […]
June 1, 2021
June is here and with it comes thoughts of summer travel, sunny days spent at the beach, relaxing at the cottage, and picnics with family and […]
June 3, 2021
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, employers faced mounting concerns about the rise in mental health-related absences — many of which led to both short and long […]
July 3, 2021
Rounding the corner on the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic could generate an influx of health claims, mental health issues, and complex family and work-related […]
July 3, 2021
There are many reasons to continue working remotely. For employees, the elimination of a commute, not having to dress for work, overall cost and time-savings, as […]