http://ebnc.benefitnews.com/rssfeed?tagValue=EBNC-StayingCurrent-EmployeeAdviser&tagType=100&sectionName=null&topicName=null&feedType=rss&assetType=ARTICLE RSS feed for EBNC-StayingCurrent-EmployeeAdviser http://ebnc.benefitnews.com/asset/article/591131/Wooing-Facebook-Generation-meaning-spirit.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null In the 70s, it was stability. The 80s: Money. The 90s: Balance. Now, some analysts say employee recruiting and retention is about communicating the meaning and purpose of work, even more so than the value of benefits and total rewards. Fri, 30 May 2008 15:27:00 GMT http://ebnc.benefitnews.com/asset/article/591131/Wooing-Facebook-Generation-meaning-spirit.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2008-05-30T15:27:00Z http://ebnc.benefitnews.com/asset/article/254637/dating-getting-married.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null In the last several years we have seen an increase in the number of insurance agency and brokerage mergers at all levels. This trend is likely to continue and possibly accelerate due to market conditions and financial pressures, as well as demographic trends. Mon, 01 Oct 2007 18:05:00 GMT http://ebnc.benefitnews.com/asset/article/254637/dating-getting-married.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2007-10-01T18:05:00Z http://ebnc.benefitnews.com/asset/article/161619/Unique-partnership-saves-LTD-dollars.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null A unique partnership between Canadian Office and Professional Employees Union Local 378, the British Columbia Life & Casualty Company and Organizational Health Limited to manage long term disability cases is reaping rewards for both employees who are returning to work faster, and the union's LTD program, which is seeing significant cost reductions. Fri, 24 Aug 2007 12:37:00 GMT http://ebnc.benefitnews.com/asset/article/161619/Unique-partnership-saves-LTD-dollars.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2007-08-24T12:37:00Z http://ebnc.benefitnews.com/asset/article/161618/No-fat-fines-allowed-Canada.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null Calling recent moves by some U.S. companies to fine unhealthy workers "atypical" and "aggressive," an employment lawyer says such policies would be difficult to bring into Canada. Fri, 24 Aug 2007 12:35:00 GMT http://ebnc.benefitnews.com/asset/article/161618/No-fat-fines-allowed-Canada.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2007-08-24T12:35:00Z http://ebnc.benefitnews.com/asset/article/161616/IPPS-Beware-primary-purpose-test.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null Jeffrey Sommers, a partner in the Pension & Employee Benefits Group at Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP discusses recent decisions impacting the registration of Individual Pension Plans in Blakes' monthly Web-only, exclusive EBNC column Fri, 24 Aug 2007 12:29:00 GMT http://ebnc.benefitnews.com/asset/article/161616/IPPS-Beware-primary-purpose-test.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2007-08-24T12:29:00Z http://ebnc.benefitnews.com/asset/article/155054/My-Broker-my-friend.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null Employee benefit brokers used to pop into a benefit manager's office once a year, spreadsheet in hand, and cheerfully announce the rates. Those days are fading. Tue, 31 Jul 2007 20:37:00 GMT http://ebnc.benefitnews.com/asset/article/155054/My-Broker-my-friend.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2007-07-31T20:37:00Z http://ebnc.benefitnews.com/asset/article/101315/smart-janitor-can-help-change-insurance.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null Urinals as a metaphor for insurance industry change? You bet, said industry expert Ross Morton, speaking to almost 400 insurance representatives at the recent Life Office Management Association (LOMA) Canada annual conference in Toronto. Mon, 18 Jun 2007 21:35:00 GMT http://ebnc.benefitnews.com/asset/article/101315/smart-janitor-can-help-change-insurance.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2007-06-18T21:35:00Z http://ebnc.benefitnews.com/asset/article/95081/RHU-Advocis-reLaunches-New-Living-Benefits.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null Advocis, The Financial Advisors Association of Canada, today launched the completely re-vamped RHU (Registered Health Underwriter) living benefits designation program. The RHU is Canada's only living benefits designation and is offered exclusively by Advocis. Mon, 11 Jun 2007 22:45:00 GMT http://ebnc.benefitnews.com/asset/article/95081/RHU-Advocis-reLaunches-New-Living-Benefits.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2007-06-11T22:45:00Z http://ebnc.benefitnews.com/asset/article/84880/ESI-Canada-2006-Drug-Trend-Report.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null ESI Canada's drug trend analysis outlines the current drug trend including the key drivers, the impact of public policy and legislation, new drugs and technologies on drug plan costs and looks at the opportunities available through the effective use of plan tools to manage these increasing costs. Fri, 01 Jun 2007 19:19:00 GMT http://ebnc.benefitnews.com/asset/article/84880/ESI-Canada-2006-Drug-Trend-Report.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2007-06-01T19:19:00Z http://ebnc.benefitnews.com/asset/article/84698/Health-Cool.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null Desjardins Financial Security This survey by Desjardins Financial Security aims to paint a portrait of Canadian experiences and attitudes towards mental health issues, especially as they pertain to the Canadian workplace and the work/family interaction. Fri, 01 Jun 2007 18:46:00 GMT http://ebnc.benefitnews.com/asset/article/84698/Health-Cool.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2007-06-01T18:46:00Z