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09/02/2026

𝗗𝗼 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀?

Employers often review claims, premiums and renewal increases—but numbers don’t tell the entire story.

Your employees can provide another valuable perspective.

A short, confidential benefits survey can help uncover:

✔️ Which benefits employees value most
✔️ Which parts of the plan they don’t understand
✔️ Where they see gaps in coverage
✔️ Which services they rarely use
✔️ What additional support would be meaningful
✔️ Whether they feel the plan meets their needs

This doesn’t mean every request can—or should—be added. It gives employers useful information to consider alongside costs, claims and long-term plan sustainability.

Asking for feedback also shows employees that their opinions matter.

Before changing your benefits program, ask the people who use it.

Benefits Redesigned can help employers create a simple employee survey and use the results to guide future plan decisions.

09/01/2026

𝗔 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝘀 𝗟𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗜𝗳 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝘁

Employers make a significant financial investment in employee benefits—but many employees only think about their plan when they need to fill a prescription or visit the dentist.

They may not realize they also have access to services such as:

🧠 Mental-health support
🩺 Virtual healthcare
💬 An Employee and Family Assistance Program
🌎 Emergency travel medical coverage
🛡️ Disability and life insurance
💰 Health or Wellness Spending Accounts

Coverage varies by plan, but the challenge is often the same: valuable benefits can go unused because employees don’t know they exist or understand how to access them.

A short benefits presentation, employee guide or annual refresher can help turn an insurance policy into something employees recognize and appreciate.

You are already investing in the plan. Let’s make sure your employees understand its full value.

When was the last time your team received a benefits refresher?

08/31/2026

𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀, 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗨𝗽 🌕

Did anyone else stop to admire the full moon this past weekend?

I took this picture and was reminded how easy it is to become focused on the tasks immediately in front of us. Sometimes, we need to pause, look up and see the bigger picture.

The same is true in business.

As we move into September and prepare for a busy fall, this is a good opportunity to step back and ask:

Are we focused only on what our employee benefits plan costs—or are we also looking at the value it provides?

A well-designed benefits program can help employees feel supported, protect families when life takes an unexpected turn and strengthen your ability to attract and retain good people.

Sometimes, a fresh perspective is all it takes to see new possibilities.

What are you looking at differently as we move into the fall? 💙💚

08/29/2026

Before Fall Gets Busy, Give Your Benefits Plan a Checkup

The final week of August often provides a valuable opportunity to regroup before fall schedules, client meetings and year-end planning begin.

It is also a good time for employers to review their benefits program.

Ask yourself:

✅ Are all eligible employees enrolled?
✅ Have salary changes been reported for income-based benefits?
✅ Are dependent and student records current?
✅ Do employees understand their plan?
✅ Are claims and premiums tracking as expected?
✅ Are unused support services being communicated?
✅ Are there opportunities to improve coverage without losing control of costs?

Small administrative details can have a significant impact—particularly when an employee needs to make a claim.

A proactive review can uncover gaps, reduce surprises at renewal and help employees receive the full value of the program you are already funding.

Fall will be here before we know it. Let’s make sure your benefits plan is ready too. 💙💚

08/27/2026

𝗜𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁’𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿?

As families prepare for college and university, there is one more item worth adding to the back-to-school checklist: confirming dependent benefits coverage.

Many group plans cover dependent children until approximately age 21, with coverage potentially continuing to age 25 when the child attends an eligible school full-time. However, definitions and age limits can vary by plan.

Before classes begin, employees should confirm:

🎓 Whether proof of full-time enrolment is required
📅 The plan’s dependent age limit
🦷 Whether health and dental coverage will continue
🌎 How coverage works if the student studies outside their home province—or outside Canada
💊 Whether prescriptions can be filled before leaving
✈️ Whether additional travel medical coverage is needed

Employers can help by sending a short reminder to employees now, before an unexpected claim reveals that information was missing.

A five-minute coverage check today could prevent considerable stress later.

Always confirm eligibility and travel provisions with your insurer or benefits advisor, as every contract is different.

08/26/2026

**𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮 𝗠𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲**

A recent RBC Insurance poll found that only 56% of Canadian employees described their overall wellbeing as good or excellent—down from 65% in 2025.

The decline was even greater among employees aged 18 to 34.

Financial pressure doesn’t remain at home when employees begin their workday. It can affect mental health, physical wellbeing, focus and productivity.

This is where a well-communicated benefits program can make a meaningful difference.

Employees may already have access to valuable support through:

🧠 Employee and Family Assistance Programs
💬 Mental-health practitioners
🩺 Virtual healthcare
💰 Financial education or group retirement savings
🌿 Health and Wellness Spending Accounts

Having these resources is only the first step. Employees must also understand what is available, how to access it and where to ask questions.

A benefits plan creates more value when employees feel confident using it.

When was the last time your team received a benefits refresher?

08/25/2026

𝗔 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁

Canada continues to face workforce challenges across important industries, including transportation, manufacturing and skilled trades.

This week, the federal government announced a new Transportation and Supply Chain Workforce Alliance focused on addressing labour shortages, skills development and employee attraction.

While training helps bring people into an industry, employers must also consider what encourages good employees to stay.

A thoughtfully designed benefits program can demonstrate that your organization values:

💙 Employee and family health
🧠 Mental-health support
💰 Financial wellbeing
🩺 Access to healthcare
🌱 Long-term stability

The most expensive benefits plan isn’t necessarily the most effective. The right plan reflects the people you employ, the positions you need to fill and the budget your business must protect.

When employees feel supported, benefits become more than an expense—they become part of your attraction and retention strategy.

𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀.

https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/08/minister-hajdu-launches-the-transportation-and-supply-chain-workforce-alliance0.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com

08/24/2026

Happy Monday! 😊

I thought I’d start the week by sharing a few pictures that made me laugh during our Saturday visit to Skye Chase Estate Winery.

The entire experience was fabulous—the beautiful venue, delicious food and, of course, the wine. 🍷

Before we left, one final bathroom visit was in order…and that’s where the décor completely made my day! 😂🐴🐷🐑

Kudos to the decorator—creative, unexpected and very well done. Sometimes it’s the funniest little details that make an already wonderful day even more memorable.

Here’s to starting the week with a smile! Which one is your favourite?

08/21/2026

Friday question for business owners:

If you could improve just ONE thing about your employee benefits plan, what would it be?

A. Lower or more predictable costs
B. More flexibility for employees
C. Easier administration
D. Better communication and understanding
E. Actually having a plan to offer!

There’s no universal “best” benefits plan. The right solution depends on your business, your budget and the people you want to support.

Share your answer below—or message me privately if you’d like to explore what could work better.

08/20/2026

When was the last time you reviewed your employee benefits plan—not just renewed it?

As your business and team change, the plan that once worked well may no longer provide the best value.

A thoughtful review can help you understand:

✅ What your employees are actually using
✅ Where your benefits dollars are going
✅ Whether another plan structure could offer greater flexibility
✅ How to manage costs without losing meaningful coverage

Your benefits plan shouldn’t simply be “good enough.” It should make sense for your people and your business.

Not sure if yours still does? Let’s have a conversation.

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