Benefits Alliance Voice

By Benefits Alliance Voice

The Benefits Alliance Voice was created for those wanting to keep up with what's happening in the Canadian Group Benefits and Group Retirement industry. As the voice of the industry, we will cover top... more

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How many episodes does Benefits Alliance Voice have?

The podcast currently has 52 episodes available.

Benefits Alliance Voice episodes:

October 16, 2024Approaching Mental Health & Wellness From a Different Perspective with Cory Chadwick
On this episode of the Benefits Alliance Voice, Carolyne and Rob talk with Cory Chadwick about a different approach to being at your best personally and professionally. In this conversation, Cory shares his story for founding Lyceum (formerly The Mental Gym), and the program's outcomes that people can expect.
In this episode, you’ll hear about:
How to fuel growth-minded people to be proactive about mental health.

Teams using the mental gym experience see higher engagement and a reduction in burnout and stress

Common hurdles as teams are coming back to the office

Learning and making changes take application and support, which has been successful with teams

Comparisons between high-level athletes and employees having transformations

Thinking about your Mental Health as a strength
On this Episode:
Carolyne Eagan, Benefits Alliance

Rob Green, Green Benefits

Cory Chadwick, Lyceum (formerly The Mental Gym)

Learn more about the Benefits Alliance by visiting https://benefitsalliance.ca
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42min
October 02, 2024Serving the Needs of the Growing Mental Health Trend
In this episode of the Benefits Alliance Voice, Carolyne and Rob talk with Rochelle Hildebrand and David Tweneboah about the care and treatment solutions for mental health. A progressive approach to being a support system for Canadians.
Historically, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) utilization is between 8-11%.

Mental Health Claims continue to increase, and currently, 40% of all long-term disability claims are mental health related.

How coverage from mild, moderate, and severe care is defined and covered with employee benefits plans.

Mental health challenges are showing up more in the workplace and the front line of addressing situations has been falling on managers and supervisors.

How workplace trauma contributes to many challenges.

Employee Assistance Plans were designed for Short-Term options, where more cases are requiring Long-Term solutions.

Customizing care for mental health and addiction patients.
On this Episode:
Carolyne Eagan, Benefits Alliance

Rob Green, Green Benefits

Rochelle Hildebrand, EHN Canada

David Tweneboah, EHN Canada
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40min
September 18, 2024Navigating Long-Term Disability as an Employer
On this episode of the Benefits Alliance Voice, Carolyne and Rob talk with Darcy Michaud about navigating long-term disability. The conversation covers increasing absenteeism from mental health, what the common misconceptions are about long-term disability, and how to balance medical leaves and productivity.
40% of long-term disability claims are mental health related.

The process for employers to handle a physical vs mental claim.

How to create a return-to-work plan while supporting the employee.

Understanding the employee perspective, and how to welcome someone back who was on long-term disability.

What are the most common errors employers and employees make when dealing with leaves?
On this Episode:
Carolyne Eagan, Benefits Alliance

Rob Green, Green Benefits

Darcy Michaud, HR Covered
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29min
August 28, 2024Health & Wealth: The Power of Employer Matching with Brady Aarssen
In this episode of the Benefits Alliance Voice, Brady Aarssen joins Carolyne and Rahim to talk about how the workforce has been changing in Canada, how traditional retirement savings products are changing to meet the needs of Canadians today.
Show Notes:
How the workforce is changing in Canada

The impacts of 2023 being the largest population growth in Canada

Understanding employer matching plans for retirement savings

The growth of new plans and benefits for employees

How the connection between Health & Wealth is becoming more common for Canadians
On Today’s Episode:
Guest: Bradey Aarssen, Canada Life

Host: Rahim Peera

Host: Carolyne Eagan
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46min
August 07, 2024Treating Mental Illness vs. Having Positive Mental Wellness
On this episode of the Benefits Alliance Voice, Rob and Carolyne talk with Dr. Khush Amaria about the impacts of mental health and what data is now available that allows for a different approach. The main takeaway is how to have positive mental wellness through a proactive approach rather than treating mental illnesses once symptoms appear.
Mental Health Resources:
Mental Health Coach Program

The importance of early intervention in improving plan members’ mental health
Links to CloudMD’s Building Self-Compassion webinar from Mental Health Week (2024)
English Recording
French Recording
Trusted Resources for Mental Health Information
CMHA - https://cmha.ca/

OPA - https://www.psych.on.ca/

CPA - https://cpa.ca/

CAMH – www.camh.ca

CloudMD - https://www.cloudmd.ca/how-to-respond-to-mental-health-struggles/
BeThere.org
On Today’s Episode:
Guest: ⁠Khush Amaria⁠, PhD, CPsych, CloudMD

Host: ⁠Carolyne Eagan⁠

Host: ⁠Rob Green⁠
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35min
June 26, 2024Fitting your Financial Plan into your Comfort Zone
In this episode of the Benefits Alliance Voice, Rahim and Carolyne talk with Kyle Grooms about approaches to making your finances work. From simple tips to practical guidance, Kyle's perspective makes your personal finances feel easier to understand.
Show Notes:
What a financial advisor can do - providing peace of mind and understanding how to reduce stress

How a financial planner will review priorities with their clients using a financial plan

Why understanding your employee benefits need to fit into your financial plan

Proactively managing expectations over time with retirement accounts, especially when market conditions change.

The psychology of managing your finances

Planning vs. Discipline
On Today’s Episode:
Guest: Kyle Grooms, Penmore

Host: Carolyne Eagan

Host: Rahim Peera
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47min
June 19, 2024Pharmacre: Planning for the Future
On this episode of the Benefits Alliance Voice, Rob and Carolyne continue the conversation around Canadian pharmacare changes by talking with Gary Walters of GroupHEALTH Benefit Solutions.
On Today’s Episode:
Gary's background and career expertise

The evolution of specialty drugs that focus on rare drugs and come with a high cost

What is the impact of pooling when specialty drugs are prescribed?

Rising cost and availability of specialty drugs - the how, why, and what the future may hold.

The realities of the Canadian National Pharmacare changes
Topics Discussed:
Guest: Gary Walters

Host: Carolyne Eagan

Host: Rob Green
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1h 2min
May 31, 2024Canadian Pharmacare Update with the Smart Health Benefits Coalition
On this special episode of the Benefits Alliance Voice, Rob Green gets an update from Carolyne Eagan and Graham Young on the most recent activity in Ottawa for the proposed changes to national Pharmacare.
Topics Discussed:
Federal Process for Passing Bills and Laws

Update on the Canadian Pharmacare proposed changes

Smart Health Benefits Coalitiion's participation and impact

Implications of choices being made for Canadian access to rare drugs

Currently, during the time of uncertainty about PMPRB in Canada, 56.8% of drugs launched globally were NOT launched in Canada.

From 2018 to 2023, only 54% of the drugs launched in the USA were also launched in Canada.
On Today’s Episode:
Guest: Graham Young

Guest: Carolyne Eagan

Host: Rob Green
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23min
May 29, 2024Creating an engaged workforce that understands and appreciates their retirement plan with Rahim Peera, Penmore
In this week’s episode, Carolyne is learning more about Rahim Peera, one of the Benefits Alliance Voice Co-Hosts.
Talking Points:
Top 5 Lessons Learned through his career

How small organizations think differently about benefits

The three tiers of retirement finances: CPP, Personal Savings, Retirement Savings from Employers - and how to make the best retirement outcome.

Commonwealth BA Voice Episode on Governance

Creating an engaged workforce that understands and appreciates their retirement plan.

Financial Tools that are free:
Financial Wellness Assessment offered by free by Manulife

Sun Life’s benchmarking report, My Design for Savings, gives a reference point for employers to see what types of plans are in place by industry and company size.

Canada Life’s Student Loan Repayment Calculator
On Today’s Episode:
Host: ⁠Carolyne Eagan⁠

Guest: ⁠Rahim Peera⁠
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44min
May 08, 2024Survey Says… What 4000 Plan Members are Thinking about Their Retirement
In this episode of the Benefits Alliance Voice, Rahim and Carolyne review the 2023 survey from MFS with Taylor Pidgeon. In this annual survey, you’ll hear about insights on retirement savings, strategies, and trends.
Show Notes:
Get your copy of the MFS Annual Survey

Trends for Retirement Readiness and more plan members wanting to gradually retire.

Understanding Target Date Funds for different age brackets

How advice is in demand and the various places people are learning about finances

What are the main concerns of employees as they focus on their future

How are resources being made available and are they being used to create better financial literacy?

Encouraging employees to have one-on-ones with an advisor to get customized responses and direction.
On Today’s Episode:
Guest: Taylor Pidgeon, MFS Canada

Host: Carolyne Eagan

Host: Rahim Peera
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26min

FAQs about Benefits Alliance Voice:

How many episodes does Benefits Alliance Voice have?

The podcast currently has 52 episodes available.