HFG April 2022 Newsletter
How small and mid-sized employers can offer benefits like large employers

Pooled products like the Chambers Plan help small to mid-sized employers by providing more predictable renewal rates. You can pair this stability with flexibility by adding a Healthcare Spending Account (HSA).

·     78% of Canadian employers said they provide a traditional benefits plan, while the remaining 22% provide a flexible plan that allows employees to choose levels of coverage.
·     39% of respondents provide a health-care spending account in 2021, up 16 percentage points since last year’s survey.

·      Source: 2021 Benefits Canada Healthcare Survey

By beefing up its benefits programs and putting flexibility at the core of its offerings, Willful has been able to grow its staff amid a coronavirus pandemic-fueled tight labour market.

The online estate planning company credits its fulsome total rewards package and its flexible workplace culture for its recruitment success. As a very small employer with just 15 employees, Willful regularly revamps its benefits and perks to compete for talent, says Erin Bury, co-founder and chief executive officer.
Physical health, work-life balance and ability to retire top concerns for Canadian employees: survey
The top reasons for wanting to return to the office were connecting with colleagues, help with separating home, and work life. On the other side, the top reasons for not wanting to return to the office were coronavirus safety concerns and the commute.
Why are some people irritable all the time? And what can you do?
What happens when a few hours of feeling grumpy turns into an extended period of irritability? It's hard enough when this happens to us, but when our colleagues or partners are chronically upset, or in a bad mood, the irritability can spread and negatively impact those around them.
 
Check out this article to learn more about irritability and how to manage it.
CHAMBERS PLAN UPDATES

ContinYou Health and Dental Coverage

For many people, leaving their job means leaving their group benefit coverage behind. While provincial plans cover some health care expenses, many day-to-day and emergency expenses will now become out-of-pocket expenses.

ContinYou allows employees to easily transition from the group plan to individual health and dental coverage.

Let your employees know they can get a quote and sign up through your www.my-benefits.ca account!
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