https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal Advice and information to help you support your business, your people and you. Wed, 28 Jun 2023 02:11:32 +0000 en-CA hourly 1 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/canadian-employees-reveal-hr-wish-list-for-2023/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/canadian-employees-reveal-hr-wish-list-for-2023/#respond Thu, 08 Dec 2022 20:06:48 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10738 "The report, released today, found that the majority of Canadians are still grappling with long hours seeping into their family time. With the rising pressures of inflation and the cost-of-living crisis, employees are heading towards a mental health crisis."]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/canadian-employees-reveal-hr-wish-list-for-2023/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/how-work-perks-are-shifting-during-the-pandemic/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/how-work-perks-are-shifting-during-the-pandemic/#respond Wed, 02 Mar 2022 11:55:52 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10412 If there's one thing that employees expect more of going forward, it's flexibility.  Not all occupations can be performed from home, but when they can, it's increasingly the biggest factor that will both attract AND retain talent. ]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/how-work-perks-are-shifting-during-the-pandemic/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/5-myths-about-enrollment-that-employers-need-to-forget/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/5-myths-about-enrollment-that-employers-need-to-forget/#respond Mon, 28 Sep 2020 10:55:40 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=9296 "It’s not difficult to build a benefits program that’s not valued, utilized or cost-effective. All you have to do is believe some of today’s common myths about benefits and enrollment. But there’s good news: You can create a stronger, more competitive benefits program just by dispelling those myths."]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/5-myths-about-enrollment-that-employers-need-to-forget/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/telehealth-is-here-to-stay-so-why-wont-employees-sign-up/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/telehealth-is-here-to-stay-so-why-wont-employees-sign-up/#respond Mon, 20 Jan 2020 11:55:02 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=8574 Telehealth is an amazingly convenient tool for employees but without education, they don't know what they're missing.   Education and awareness are key in letting employees know exactly how they (and their family members) can benefit from this valuable offering.    Did you know that the Chambers Group Plan offers Teladoc services to every employee who hold extended health benefits?   It can be there for your employees when they need it most.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/telehealth-is-here-to-stay-so-why-wont-employees-sign-up/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/why-workers-on-disability-need-a-bigger-safety-net/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/why-workers-on-disability-need-a-bigger-safety-net/#respond Mon, 13 Jan 2020 11:55:56 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=8563 The Council for Disability Awareness estimates that more than a quarter of 20-year-old Americans could lose as much as a year’s worth of work because of a disabling condition even before they reach the average retirement age.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/why-workers-on-disability-need-a-bigger-safety-net/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/canadians-prioritizing-salary-benefits-in-job-search-survey/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/canadians-prioritizing-salary-benefits-in-job-search-survey/#respond Thu, 09 May 2019 16:42:40 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=6564 Salary is important to job seekers, but benefit plans are increasingly becoming a draw.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/canadians-prioritizing-salary-benefits-in-job-search-survey/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/hr/national-employee-benefits-day/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/hr/national-employee-benefits-day/#respond Mon, 02 Apr 2018 05:00:00 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/national-employee-benefits-day/ Happy National Employee Benefits Day!]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/hr/national-employee-benefits-day/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/keep-an-eye-on-these-5-benefits-trends-in-2018/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/keep-an-eye-on-these-5-benefits-trends-in-2018/#respond Thu, 01 Feb 2018 06:00:00 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/keep-an-eye-on-these-5-benefits-trends-in-2018/ So which trends will dominate and continue to define the benefits landscape in 2018? Here are few hot topics to watch in the new year.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/keep-an-eye-on-these-5-benefits-trends-in-2018/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/hr/smartphone-behaviour-benefits-plans-and-the-demographic-shift/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/hr/smartphone-behaviour-benefits-plans-and-the-demographic-shift/#respond Mon, 22 Jan 2018 06:00:00 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/smartphone-behaviour-benefits-plans-and-the-demographic-shift/ Canadians are spending more and more time on their smartphones and devices, and that is having an impact on how they perceive their benefit plans.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/hr/smartphone-behaviour-benefits-plans-and-the-demographic-shift/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/benefits-fraud-hits-employees-hard-ratesupermarket-ca-blog/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/benefits-fraud-hits-employees-hard-ratesupermarket-ca-blog/#respond Mon, 15 Jan 2018 06:00:00 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/benefits-fraud-hits-employees-hard-ratesupermarket-ca-blog/ Great article on the increase in benefits fraud, the various types & what can be done to be more vigilant.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/benefits-fraud-hits-employees-hard-ratesupermarket-ca-blog/feed/ 0