Thought Leadership

With one in three Canadians employed by multinational companies, translating employee benefits to fit the market’s needs and expectations is key. U.S. brokers need to partner with local brokers and third-party administrators to ensure cross-border success.

ICHRA adoption continued to grow in 2024, including an 84% increase among companies with 50 or more employees. By tapping into four key trends for 2025, benefits consultants and advisors can help their clients better optimize ICHRA as a solution.

While the individual coverage health reimbursement arrangement (ICHRA) is emerging as a viable solution for navigating escalating health care costs, benefits advisors are still exploring the best ways to articulate their value.

U.S. workers who rate their mental wellbeing as fair or poor report four times more unplanned absences Employers using EAPs, however, can improve collaboration, reduce absenteeism and increase workplace wellbeing.

With an aging population and increasing number of workers identifying as caregivers, employers play a vital role in providing mental, physical and financial support.

Workers without emergency savings score 15 points lower than the average in a recent mental health survey, leaving employers to realize the significant value of workforce resources and support in financial wellbeing, according to TELUS Health (formerly LifeWorks) data