Employee Benefits Blog by Benefit Strategies Inc.

In this employee benefits blog, our financial planners and benefits brokers offer insightful articles about group benefits plans designed for medium-sized businesses with 10 or more employees. You’ll find blog posts on long term disability and healthcare rates plus, among others, digital health plans, employee assistance programs, managing employee wellness, and cost-effective benefits management.

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    October 27, 2025

    Benefit Strategies Sponsors International Day of the Girl Breakfast

    By sponsoring a local community event like the International Day of the Girl, corporate leaders have the opportunity to turn values into visible action. It’s a meaningful expression of global responsibility—supporting gender equality not as a talking point, but as a lived commitment. 

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    October 27, 2025

    Are Employees Actually Using Their Benefits?

    “ How to Drive Awareness and ROI” Tips on communication, data analytics, and engagement campaigns.

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    October 27, 2025

    Supporting Caregivers: The Overlooked Employee Group in Your Benefits Plan

    In many workplaces across Canada, caregivers put in the work to hold families together while balancing careers. Often part of the “sandwich generation,” these employees are managing full-time jobs while caring for aging parents and raising […]

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    October 27, 2025

    Thanksgiving at Work: Building Gratitude Through Employee Benefits

    As the autumn leaves fall, and the Canadian Thanksgiving holiday comes to pass, it presents an ideal moment for organizations to reflect on gratitude—not just as a seasonal sentiment, but as a strategy for engagement and […]

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    December 22, 2024

    Foundations for Success: The Value of Written Policies in Small Businesses

    Having well-written and recorded policies for your business is a good practice and will lay the foundation for success. Clear policies provide employees with consistent guidelines, reducing confusion and ensuring everyone is aligned with the company’s […]

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    December 21, 2024

    Advica Health Corporate Solutions

    Our friends at Advica Health want to help you build a healthier business. Advica provides access to virtual health solutions as well as personalized nurse navigation, backed by an additional network of doctors, specialists and health […]

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    December 21, 2024

    The Season of Giving: Holiday Hamper 2024

    The Holiday Hamper Foundation:This year the Holiday Hamper celebrated 20 years since it’s inception and set a goal of helping serve 2,000 families in need in the Edmonton area.  Benefit Strategies:As a proud ongoing supporter of […]

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    October 9, 2024

    1 in 3 Canadians Would Quit Their Job for Better Mental Health Benefits, GreenShield Research Reveals

    According to a study released by GreenShield this week, new data suggests that mental health challenges are prevalent across the workforce, with younger generations and marginalized demographics struggling the most. This concern has grown over time […]

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    October 3, 2024

    The Untapped Potential of Group Retirement Plans for Canadian Business Owners

    When business owners think about retirement planning, they often picture individual contributions to RRSPs, TFSAs, or corporate pension plans for larger corporations. But what if […]

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    July 23, 2024

    Flexible Summer Schedules: Enhancing Work-Life Balance

    As the sun shines brighter and temperatures rise, the allure of summer beckons us outdoors, inviting us to enjoy moments with family and friends. Especially in Alberta, where the summer […]