Get to know the TELUS Health team: Elisa Backler
In this installment of our series highlighting TELUS Health team members, meet Elisa Backler,...
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Financial literacy awareness in Canada: empowering employee wellbeing through financial education
In Canada, financial literacy is increasingly recognized as a key pillar of employee wellbeing,...
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Performance Universe for Pension Managers Pooled Funds - September 2024
TELUS Health has released the results of its Performance Universe of Pension Managers’ Pooled Funds...
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Pension Indices by TELUS Health: September 2024
In September, the funded ratio of a typical pension plan increased slightly on a solvency basis but...
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Pension risk transfer: 2024 Q3 review
The third quarter of 2024 witnessed sustained momentum in the Canadian annuity purchase market,...
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2025 Salary Projection Survey: Salary growth forecasted to outpace inflation for first time in 4 years
A respected tool for human resources and compensation experts, the 42nd annual TELUS Health Salary...
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Exploring the interconnected elements of health: Mental health
Part one: Investing in employee mental health is imperative for everyone’s success Mental health...
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Pension Indices by TELUS Health: August 2024
In August, the funded status of a typical pension plan experienced mixed results. On a solvency...
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Accommodating mental health in the workplace
With only 23 per cent of workers in Canada feeling comfortable talking to their employer about a...
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Balancing the health benefits needs of a multigenerational workforce
With as many as five generations of people working together under the same company banner,employers...
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Pension Indices by TELUS Health: July 2024
In July, a typical pension plan experienced a positive change in funding levels, with gains noted...
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Pension Risk Transfer: 2024 Q2 review
The TELUS Health Pension Risk Transfer Quarterly Circular offers ongoing updates about the dynamic...
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Performance Universe for Pension Managers Pooled Funds - June 2024
TELUS Health has released the results of its Performance Universe of Pension Managers’ Pooled Funds...
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Pension Indices by TELUS Health: June 2024
As we conclude the second quarter of 2024, Defined Benefit (DB) pension plan funded positions...
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Guide to genetic services for employers
Did you know that about one in five employers in Canada are offering genetic testing as part of...
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Navigating compensation trends: Insights for Canadian employers
Across Canada, compensation trends are evolving to meet changing expectations and priorities among...
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Top 5 factors to consider when evaluating retirement consultants for your business
The Canadian retirement landscape is continuously evolving, presenting challenges and opportunities...
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Pension Indices by TELUS Health: May 2024
May was a month of mixed results for pension plans. While the funded position of a typical pension...
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ESG integration challenges and opportunities for pension plans
As investment consultants, we've observed how Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)...
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The untapped potential of genetics for health risk management
39 per cent of employers say they are interested in covering genetic testing to help employees...
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Pension Indices by TELUS Health: April 2024
Our latest Pension Indices monthly report states that during the month of April, the funded...
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The role of learning in building a resilient workforce
In this new world of work, the pace of change is always accelerating, making upskilling crucial to...
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Pension Risk Transfer: 2024 Q1 Review
The TELUS Health Pension Risk Transfer Quarterly Circular offers ongoing updates about the dynamic...
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Performance Universe of Pension Managers Pooled Funds - March 2024
TELUS Health has released the results of its Performance Universe of Pension Managers’ Pooled Funds...
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Pension Indices by TELUS Health: March 2024
Our latest Pension Indices monthly report states that during the month of March, the funded...
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Pension risk transfer: 2023 year-end review
The TELUS Health Pension Risk Transfer Quarterly Circular offers ongoing updates about the dynamic...
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Pension and benefits statistics 2024
The report Pension and benefit statistics 2024 by TELUS Health, released annually, summarize at a...
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Pension Indices by TELUS Health: February 2024
Our latest Pension Indices monthly report states that during the month of February, the funded...
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Celebrating International Women's Day
At TELUS Health we’re proud to honour International Women’s Day. Today (and everyday) our team...
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Efficient retirement programs: crucial for financial wellbeing
Employee mental health and financial wellbeing have never been more important to business. In fact,...
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Performance Universe of Pension Managers Pooled Funds – December 2023
According to our fourth quarter 2023 Performance Universe of Pension Managers’ Pooled Funds,...
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Get to know the TELUS Health team: Mijana Germanski
Whether it’s from the TELUS office, the home office, or a TELUS Health medical clinic – our team...
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Pension Indices by TELUS Health: January 2024
Our latest Pension Indices monthly report states that during the month of January, the funded...
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Bridging the gap between financial wellbeing and retirement planning
There is no denying that working adults face numerous stressors, not only related to their work...
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2023 Economic assumptions in accounting for pension and other post retirement benefits
Our Economic assumptions in accounting for pension and other post retirement benefits survey...
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Get to know the TELUS Health team: Philip Mullen
Whether it’s from the office, the home office, or a TELUS Health medical clinic – our team members...
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Performance Universe of Pension Managers Pooled Funds - September 2023
TELUS Health’s quarterly Performance Universe of Pension Managers’ Pooled Fund has released its...
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Infographic: How employee health and wellbeing can be the solution to HR challenges
When it comes to building a high-performing workforce and a culture that motivates it, there are...
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Infographic: The Future of Virtual Care, Considerations for Employers
The latest TELUS Health industry report, The future of virtual care: Considerations for employers,...
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What does 2024 hold in store for the pension industry?
Now that 2024 is in full swing, three key areas will hold significance for pension plan sponsors,...
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Why employers must create environments for Generation Z to thrive
Chronic exhaustion, anxiety, and little hope of affording a home regardless of how hard they work....
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Pension Indices by TELUS Health: December 2023
The Pension Indices by TELUS Health, released monthly, condense the journey that pension plans have...
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Pension Indices by TELUS Health: November 2023
The Pension Indices by TELUS Health, released monthly, condense the journey that pension plans have...
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How interest rates impact the financial health of defined benefit pension plans
Interest rate changes play a crucial role in determining the financial wellbeing of defined benefit...
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Get to know the TELUS Health team: Paul Alyward
Whether it’s from the TELUS office, the home office, or a TELUS Health medical clinic – our team...
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Pension Indices by TELUS Health: October 2023
The Pension Indices by TELUS Health, released monthly, condense the journey that pension plans have...
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Get to know the TELUS health team: Joli Rampertab
Every day – whether it’s from the TELUS office, or the home office – our team members are...
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A look back at the TELUS Health Retirement for the Future Summit
The very first, annual TELUS Health Retirement for the Future Summit took place on October 19th,...
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Arianne’s story: From cancer patient to preventive care advocate
“Something you never think about is how to tell your ten year old son you have cancer. It was the...
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Pension Indices by TELUS Health: September 2023
The Pension Indices by TELUS Health, released monthly, condense the journey that pension plans have...
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How Employee Assistance Programs can change lives: Susan's story
“I’m strong today. I’m okay. And that’s a good place to be”, says Susan Mulderrig. Meeting Susan...
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Get to know the TELUS Health team: Dr. Matthew Chow
Whether it’s from the TELUS office, the home office, or a TELUS Health medical clinic – our team...
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Now available - 2024 Canadian Salary Projection Survey Report
The 41st edition of the TELUS Health Salary Projection Survey, based on data gathered in July and...
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Pension Indices by TELUS Health: August 2023
The Pension Indices by TELUS Health, released monthly, condense the journey that pension plans have...
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Meet our Retirement and Benefits Solutions 2023 cohort of interns
Every day – whether it’s from the TELUS office, or the home office – our team members are...
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2023 Virtual healthcare industry report
The future of virtual healthcare: Considerations for employers.
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2023 Virtual healthcare industry report - Public sector edition
The future of virtual healthcare: Considerations for employers, Public sector edition
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The future of mental health and wellbeing is a holistic approach
From computing and AI to the climate crisis; from the evolution of the workplace to increasing...
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Get to know the TELUS Health team: Paula Allen
Every day – whether it’s from the TELUS office, or the home office – our team members are...
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Mental Health Index: July highlights
The mental health and wellbeing of your workforce is critical when it comes to overall health – and...
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A review of Canadian mortality since the global pandemic
Before the start of the global pandemic, heated discussions on mortality risk usually took place in...
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Pension Indices by TELUS Health: July 2023
The Pension Indices by TELUS Health, released monthly, condense the journey that pension plans have...
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The workplace has changed. Has your EAP?
Supporting employee health and wellness is no easy feat at the best of times. Over the last few...
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Understanding the impact of mental health in the workplace
In any given year, one in five Canadians experiences a mental illness. By the time we reach 40,...
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Performance Universe of Pension Managers Pooled Funds - June 2023
TELUS Health’s quarterly Performance Universe of Pension Managers’ Pooled Fund has released its...
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Rethinking the employee compensation package
A seismic shift in the workplace is happening. As the economy recovers, an undersupply of workers...
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Why preventive care matters for employees and your business
The demands of life and work can get in the way of taking care of our personal health....
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How employee engagement can help reduce turnover and drive retention
Employee retention is so much more than just a metric. It’s a testament to people’s feeling of...
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How Walmart Canada streamlined employee health and wellbeing solutions
While March 2020 may be in the rearview mirror for many of us, today’s employees continue to endure...
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How a strong company culture can drive recruitment
Organizations have long been defined by what they provide to consumers — today, they’re also...
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Supporting mental health in the workplace
Virtually every Canadian has experienced some form of distress, more recently related to the...
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Pension Indices by TELUS Health: June 2023
The Pension Indices by TELUS Health, released monthly, condense the journey that pension plans have...
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Workplace wellbeing: TELUS Health in Bloomberg
With our Mental Health Index showing that 50% of the working population is experiencing burnout and...
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Empowering your employees: Navigating HR challenges with a care-based approach
Featuring guest speaker Wade Domries, Vice-president, Total Rewards, TELUS, this webinar offers a...
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Mental Health Index: June highlights
The mental health and wellbeing of your workforce is critical when it comes to overall health – and...
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Dr. Matthew Chow on natural disasters and mental health
With summer fast approaching many of us are gearing up for summer vacations, and some much needed...
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Pension Indices by TELUS Health: May 2023
The Pension Indices by TELUS Health, released monthly, condense the journey that pension plans have...
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Exploring de-risking strategies for defined benefit pension plans
2022 was a tough year for markets. Both equity and bond markets fell at the same time, which is...
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How employee health and wellbeing can be the solution to HR challenges
For any organization, part of ensuring long-term success and growth often includes finding...
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Pension Indices by TELUS Health: April 2023
The Pension Indices by TELUS Health, released monthly, condense the journey that pension plans have...
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Mental Health Index: May highlights
The mental health and wellbeing of your workforce is critical when it comes to overall health – and...
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Performance Universe of Pension Managers Pooled Funds - March 2023
TELUS Health’s quarterly Performance Universe of Pension Managers’ Pooled Fund has released its...
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Supporting employees’ financial wellbeing in challenging times
As an employer, you may have noticed that some of your team members have been unusually tense,...
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Opportunities for Defined Benefit Pension Plans in 2023
2022 presented challenges and opportunities for defined benefit (DB) pension plans in Canada. Key...
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Pension Indices by TELUS Health
The Pension Indices by TELUS Health, released monthly, condense the journey that pension plans have...
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Mental Health Index: April highlights
The mental health and wellbeing of your workforce is critical when it comes to overall health – and...
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How to boost workplace productivity through a people-first approach
A lot of tools, software, and processes boast that they can increase productivity. But that...
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How employers can help reduce absenteeism in the workplace
How high is the cost of absenteeism? In Canada, it’s estimated to cost companies $16.6 billion in...
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Mental Health Index: March highlights
The mental health and wellbeing of your workforce is critical when it comes to overall health – and...
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Empowering health inclusivity in the workplace
Diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging make society—and the workplace—a better place. But...
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Mental Health Index: February highlights
The mental health and wellbeing of your workforce is critical when it comes to overall health – and...
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90-day prescription fills benefit your employees
While it may seem obvious, if you do not take your medication as directed, it will be ineffective....
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Mental Health Index: January highlights
The mental health and wellbeing of your workforce is critical when it comes to overall health – and...
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Have EAPs reached a tipping point?
What does the next-generation EAP look like? Here’s an interesting fact: employee assistance...
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Attracting and retaining talent: virtual healthcare has the edge
This article was originally published in Le Devoir on October 8, 2022. It has been translated and...
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Disability management post-COVID: What employers should know
Across the country, employers are working on their post-pandemic planning. In addition to setting...
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6 lifesaver skills for increased leadership resilience
Resilience is the capacity to adapt to stress, grow stronger and bounce back, leaving us better...
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Diabetes and Canadian employers
November is Diabetes Awareness Month in Canada. Like many chronic conditions, diabetes has taken a...
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Celebrating the women of TELUS Health Care Centres
On this International Women’s Day, find out more about the roles these talented women at TELUS...
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Employee wellness programs: What you need to know
Improving employee health and wellness benefits everyone — employees, their families, and their...