Keeping group benefits costs to a minimum is a challenge for all employers. But according to a survey by the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans (IFEBP) earlier this year, more and more plan sponsors are turning to wellness programs and cost-sharing measures to help. The IFEBP survey uncovered the approaches plan sponsors currently use [...]
As the economy rebounds employee compensation continues to be a topic at the top of mind for many employers. The two most common types of compensation for employees are Salary Increases and Employee Benefits. Many companies are still faced with cutting back annual pay raises from an average of 2-3% to 1% or less. Therefore [...]
In our insurance and financial planning practice, we are constantly amazed by the fact that many of our clients/ prospects do not have the answers to the most basic of planning/insurance principles. How do you shape up relative to our average client? Take a second to fill in this brief survey and let us discuss [...]
A survey conducted by sanofi-aventis reveals what employees find important about their employer-sponsored benefits plans, and what role wellness programs have in the workplace. sanofi-aventis Health Care Survey 2009 Plan members rely on their group benefits programs, especially during difficult economic times. The annual sanofi-aventis Health Care Survey takes the pulse of over 2,000 randomly [...]
As dispensing fees between pharmacies can vary widely, the displayed chart may prove valuable in helping you and your employees control costs covered by your benefits plan. We suggest this chart be posted for your employees’ reference. Below is the Ontario Summary Report conducted by TELUS Health Solutions January to June 2009. Download PDF version of [...]
