Employers prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion, but ageism and supporting older workers are often overlooked in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) contexts. Despite laws against age discrimination, it remains a silent issue in many organizations. See how employers can take steps to address ageism in the workplace. 

FlexPlus^® ENTERPRISE (FPE) just got better!  SEB has boosted the Student Certification and Annual Recertification feature of the platform to allow plan members to upload proof of student status via the member self-serve portal. FPE is SEB’s new innovative platform serving small and medium enterprises. This innovation adds another exciting feature to FPE and transforms the end user experience while ensuring eligibility confirmation on the platform.

This flexible feature can be set to either require visual review and approval by the administrator, or can automatically accept online certifications, subject to audit. This eliminates the need to manage paper forms, and increases efficiency of operations.

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Ozempic, a type 2 diabetes drug, has gained popularity as a weight-loss treatment, prompting Canadian plan sponsors and insurers to reconsider how to classify the obesity drugs under their benefits plans.

Money remains the top stressor for Canadians for the sixth year in a row.

Two in five (40%) Canadians cite money as a leading source of stress in this year, up from 38% in 2022, reports FP Canada. Learn more on the leading stress factors in Canadian lives and how employers can help.   

Manual processes and inflexible systems are the biggest challenges that benefits administration advisors face. This can drain resources, lead to errors, increase risk, and impede agility and client satisfaction. Discover how FlexPlus^® ENTERPRISE is changing the way benefits administration works.

SEB hosted a Wellness Webinar for employees with speaker Tonda McGillis, a Nutritional Consulting Practitioner from Adeeva (an SEB Company), to educate employees on supplements that can support their needs at every stage of life. In addition, employees received a free 15-minute consultation to help determine their personalized health program. 

The technology industry in Canada is crucial for innovation, job creation, and shaping the future, but women's representation in STEM education and career advancement still lags behind.

Statistics Canada reports that one-fifth of Canadian businesses experienced cybersecurity incidents in 2021 due to poor employee security behaviour. Cyber threats are increasing, and organizations must invest in their people with these six strategies to be the first line of defence against cyber threats to their business. 

Organizations are recognizing the need for flexibility and agility. Hiring contract workers offers numerous advantages, and Maplesoft Group can help integrate them into the team.

We're excited to announce our partnership with Mind-Easy, an innovative company working to revolutionize the mental health landscape with an AI-driven and culture-informed mental health platform. Mind-Easy has earned well-deserved recognition, including a feature on the company founders list in “Forbes 30 Under 30 Toronto Local”

As of July 1, 2023, the government has started accepting applications for the second benefit period of the Canada Dental Benefit, and families with young children could be eligible. Families can receive as much as $650 per child per benefit period.