Carrie Lee McMann CIP

Navigating U.S. employee benefits for your Canadian company can feel overwhelming. At AGA, we make managing healthcare, retirement, and regulatory compliance easy. Read our guide titled “U.S.-Based Employee Benefits: A Guide for Canadian Companies” 👇 #EmployeeBenefits #CrossBorderSolutions #HRSupport

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Think you know what a career in insurance looks like? Think again!   At Intact, a career in insurance is anything but ordinary. It’s an opportunity to:   🫶Make a Difference: Be there to help people when they need it the most. 🌐Innovate: Develop cutting-edge technology to transform our industry. 🪄Get Creative: Bring big ideas to life. 💡Explore Passions: Learn new skills and expand your career horizons. 🔗Connect: Form lasting relationships and connections.   Here, a career in insurance is anything you want it to be.   Watch the video to see for yourself.

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It's great to see the growing trend of Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) becoming a standard in Canadian benefit plans. From mental health support to financial guidance, EAPs are proving to be a game changer in fostering healthier, more engaged workplaces. What really stands out to me is how this shift reflects the evolution of employee benefits—it's not just about covering the basics anymore, it's about addressing the whole person. When companies prioritize resources like mental wellness and financial literacy, it shows that they’re thinking long-term about their teams’ well-being. In a landscape where talent retention and workplace culture are critical, investing in an EAP isn’t just an added perk—it’s a strategic move. Curious—what’s been the biggest change you’ve noticed in your own benefits package over the last few years? Would love to hear your thoughts! 💬 #EmployeeBenefits #WorkplaceWellness #EmployeeRetention #CanadianBusiness

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Whether you’re thinking about reskilling or upskilling for an in-demand job, here are 12 Flexible Learning programs to consider. BCIT Flexible Learning offers flexible education that allows you to study at your own pace with a variety of course formats, including in-person, online, and blended options. Read more on BCIT News: https://lnkd.in/gPWJytHv BCIT Computing BCIT School of Energy BCIT School of Construction and the Environment BCIT School of Transportation BCIT School of Health Sciences BCIT School of Business + Media

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A new survey reveals 92% of U.S. employees seek more financial resources in their benefits plans, highlighting an urgent need for enhanced support and communication from employers. Discover the full insights and how it can impact your workforce. Read more Benefits Canada: https://lnkd.in/evUpMhCv #EmployeeBenefits #FinancialWellBeing #benefitscanada

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💡Just added to our Acadia Benefits Compliance Toolbox... a handy resource card showing the annual contribution and benefit limits for 2025. This helpful and quick-reference chart includes the 2025 cost-of-living adjustments for health and section 125 plans, qualified plans, social security/Medicare withholding, compensation amounts, and more. Download here ▶️ https://lnkd.in/ebn-SnPB #EmployeeBenefits #Compliance

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Implement Rapid eLearning effectively with these 10 best practices for Microlearning: define clear objectives, keep content concise, make it interactive and mobile-friendly, use real-world scenarios, personalize the learning journey, encourage collaboration, give feedback, track progress, and maintain engagement. https://bit.ly/4b90Xyc #rapidelearning #microlearning #video #corporatetraining

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Unlock the Secrets of Your Health Insurance Tired of feeling clueless about your benefits? We're here to decode the jargon and empower you. Learn more in our latest blog post.

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Whether you are a benefits advisor, an employer, or an employee with dependent children (anywhere in Canada), you owe a big THANK YOU to Gavin Mosley, CEBS Gavin took it upon himself to solve a problem where older group insurance contracts had troublesome definitions around dependent life claims. He started a petition and got well over 10,000 signatures supporting a request to have all Canadian insurers use a more generous wording for claims. You can read about it here https://lnkd.in/gJDYcZ3z Gavin has approached many of the insurers as well as the CLHIA (the insurers lobby group/association) to make them aware of the need to change. Last I heard, CLHIA were considering the request, and will likely poll their members to see where they stand. In the meantime, Equitable has jumped ahead with the change below, sending a strong message of support. This is great news! I'd like to say thanks to Gavin and Equitable for looking out for our plan sponsors, their employees and families too. Please take a moment to; sign the petition, share this post and let them know you appreciate the work. Policy enhancement - Update to contracts and group benefits plan booklets for some clients with Dependent Life coverage At Equitable, we regularly review our policy materials, including contracts and booklets. In some cases, we make changes or enhancements to the group benefits coverage we provide. For some clients with Dependent Life coverage, dependent children are not immediately eligible for the coverage. These clients may have Dependent Life coverage that begins at 24 hours, 14 days, or 15 days following birth. We are enhancing our Dependent Life coverage for these clients. Starting November 1, 2024, any dependent child of a plan member (or covered spouse) with Dependent Life coverage will be eligible for coverage from the time of live birth. This change makes the coverage available immediately after live birth. The change will apply to both new and applicable in-force Equitable clients with Dependent Life coverage on their group plan.

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🚀 The countdown is on! Only a few days left until LearnTech on October 4th. Don’t miss Erica Tiemes' exciting presentation on Social Learning! 🔍 Discover the benefits of social learning and how it can help foster a culture of continuous learning within your organization. 💡 Learn practical strategies to implement social learning techniques that engage and empower your workforce. 📈 Understand how to optimize your training initiatives and mandated training days to support both employee development and organizational growth. Get ready to unlock the potential of social learning for your team! 💬✨ #Learntech2024 #SocialLearning #NextLearningValley #NLV #LearningCulture

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These TD Insurance leaders identified their #Kolbe #strengths to better understand how to most effectively contribute to their team and enhance their overall success. To learn how to unleash new possiblities, visit: https://loom.ly/vGIDZSE

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These TD Insurance leaders identified their #Kolbe #strengths to better understand how to most effectively contribute to their team and enhance their overall success. Thanks Charlie Mollo & Anurag T. for supporting your teams! To learn how to unleash new possiblities, visit: https://loom.ly/IOhidEE

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Change is challenging at all levels. For Canadian employers, transforming current trends of leadership blocking a brain health initiative, cost avoidance, and retooling from expense to investment is widely necessary. Canadian employers have an opportunity to change the narrative from mental health crisis to no crisis. Improving brain health for the life of the person and the (global) brain skills economy.

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In many organizations, the HR department is seen as a source of apprehension rather than support. This perception can stem from a lack of transparency, unclear policies, or previous negative experiences. It's essential for HR teams to actively work towards fostering a culture of trust and openness. Creating an environment where employees feel safe and supported by HR not only enhances morale but also drives overall organizational success. #HR #WorkplaceCulture #EmployeeEngagement #TrustinHR #Transparency #Saskatchewan

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