HFG May 2023 Newsletter
Mental Health First Aid Training

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training is an evidence-based course that prepares participants to recognize, respond and provide immediate support to those experiencing mental health challenges and/or a mental health crisis. Upon completion, participants will receive a certificate from the Mental Health Commission of Canada.

Key Benefits of MHFA Certification:
·      Increased employee engagement and productivity
·      Reduced stigma associated with mental health in the workplace
·      Creation a of positive workplace culture
·      Reduced costs associated with absenteeism and presenteeism
·      Improved employee retention
 
The next planned virtual sessions are taking place June 6th and 8th.
 
Lifestyle Spending Account
An LSA allows you to provide additional support to your employees by investing in their health and wellbeing. Innovative offerings such as these can help to attract and retain quality employees.

An LSA gives employees choice and flexibility by offering a solid foundation for wellness and encouraging healthy life choices.
The Healthy Business Bookmark (HBB)
The Top 10 (free) resources accessed through HBB in the last 12 months are:

1.    Business Health Check-up
2.    Employment Agreement Letter Sample
3.    Continuation of Benefits Policy Sample
4.    Guide for Employee Onboarding
5.    Short-Form Employment Agreement Sample
6.    Occupational Health and Safety Policy Sample
7.    Guide for Developing Organizational Policies and Employee Handbooks
8.   Termination Without Cause Letter Sample
9.    Guide for Terminations and Workforce Reduction
10. Employees and Independent Contractors – The Difference and Why It Matters
Online Enrolment Improvements
The following changes to the Online Enrolment utility in my-benefits® are effective immediately:

- The first step for a member (employee)enrolling online is to register at www.my-benefits.ca. Previously, they were then logged out by default, requiring them to log back in to continue with the actual Online Enrolment process. To avoid confusion, this step has been removed. When a member follows their Online Enrolment link, and registers to my-benefits, they will now immediately be taken into the Online Enrolment utility to complete their enrolment.

- Once an online application is complete, the default has been to require that the Plan Administrator (PA) review and submit that application. Based on feedback we’ve received, both from advisors and clients, this step will no longer be required. When both the PA and Employee sections of the online enrolment have been completed, it can now be submitted by either party.
 
Questions about my-benefits or how to submit pertinent changes? Please contact our Customer Service team toll-free at (800) 665-3365, email info@chambersplan.ca, or use the live ‘Chat’ function in my-benefits.
Hynek Financial Group
5500 North Service Road, Suite 209, Burlington, ON  L7L 6W6
PH: (905) 319-9999
Email: info@hfgb.ca