New Canadian Dental Care Plan is no match for existing dental benefits plans By: Bill Zolis When we first heard that the government was going to start a dental care program for people who do not...

Do we have all our bases covered when it comes to the recommended vaccinations?  By: Bill Zolis We’ve all been talking about vaccines over the last couple of years, particularly because of Covid-19,...

Employees are telling us they need real recognition if we want them to stick around By: Bill Zolis I have to admit that it wasn’t very long ago that I first heard the term “emotional salary.” But...

Let’s address the attitudes and misconceptions that can lead to fraud By: Bill Zolis One of the problems with preventing misuse of benefits – not to mention outright benefits fraud – is that most...

What you need to know to ensure peace of mind on your trip  By: Bill Zolis If there was one thing I could tell everyone about travel insurance, it would be to take the time to figure out exactly...

There are practical things we can start to integrate into the workplace culture.  By:Bill Zolis I think by now we all agree that safeguarding employee mental wellness is the key to building a...

People are asking, What changes can I make in order to live better?  By: Bill Zolis The problem with New Year’s resolutions is… well, we all know the problem. They have a tendency to fade away by...

The little things that encourage social interaction can make a big difference By: Bill Zolis What is a happy workplace? Or, more specifically, what is it about some workplaces that make employees...

A new class of diabetes and weight loss drugs is putting pressure on drug benefits plans Everyone, it seems, can sing the Ozempic song from the TV commercial. And, even though Canadian ad...

Which new ideas are catching on in the world of benefits management?  By: Bill Zolis The question I get asked most often by clients and plan sponsors has got to be “Where are we going?” People want...

Access to virtual care is a growing new benefit that we see being added to many plans By: Bill Zolis The first time that I ran across the term “in-person medical appointment,” I have to admit that I...

The common sense on how to get back on track – or help someone else to By: Bill Zolis When I’m talking to someone about work, and they say something like, “I have a problem. I’m worried sick about...