Is it really “savings”? Chasing a few dollars a day can cost you more in the long run
By Michele MactaggartThere’s no shortage of headlines right now about cutting costs. When you run a small or mid-sized business, those headlines can hit even harder. Every dollar counts and every line item on your budget needs to be justified. It is why many owners take a second look at their employee benefits plan and wonder if […]
Show Your Pack Some Love: Fighting Burnout with Better Benefits
By Michele MactaggartBurnout is no longer just a buzzword. It’s one of the biggest challenges facing workplaces today, and it’s costing employers more than they realize. When people are mentally checked out, productivity drops, mistakes rise, and the best employees quietly start looking elsewhere. But the solution isn’t just about telling people to take a day off; […]
What are the benefits of offering virtual healthcare to my employees?
By Michele MactaggartWell, let’s start with this: sometimes the hardest part about going to the doctor isn’t the appointment; but the process. Waiting weeks, or even months, to see a physician, to then have to leave work, organize childcare, or book the day off. Virtual healthcare cuts that out entirely, giving employees access to care that fits […]
Admin can be Ruff: What Help Does the Chambers Plan Actually Give You?
By Michele MactaggartWhen you’re running a small business, it can feel like there’s never enough time in the day. Between looking after clients, managing staff, and keeping the books balanced, employee benefits can sometimes feel like one more thing on the pile, especially when working with a leaner team. That’s where the Chambers Plan helps lighten the […]
Running with the Big Dogs: Adding a GRSP to Your Benefits, Even as a Small Business
By Michele MactaggartIf you’re running a small business, you’ve probably thought about how to attract and retain great employees without overextending your budget. Offering a competitive benefits package is one of the most effective ways to do just that. While health and dental benefits are often the first step, more and more small businesses are exploring retirement […]
Can I Rely on the Chambers Plan to Protect My Team During Business Travel or Vacations?
By Michele MactaggartAs a business owner, sending your team off on business trips or giving them well-deserved vacation time can be both exciting and nerve-racking. You want them to feel supported, safe, and covered in case the unexpected happens while they’re away. That’s where employee benefits like the Chambers Plan step in. And yes, you can rely […]
Keeping Your Premiums in Check (Without Losing Your Coverage or Your Mind)
By Michele MactaggartWith health benefit costs expected to rise by 7.5% in 2025, it’s no wonder Canadian employers are feeling the heat. The challenge? Managing growing expenses while still offering meaningful support to employees. The good news? Cutting costs doesn’t have to mean cutting care. Across the country, employers are getting creative and strategic about how they […]
How is AI expected to change the benefits industry?
By Michele MactaggartAI is significantly transforming the employee extended health benefits industry in Canada in 2025, with several key developments reshaping how benefits are designed, delivered, and experienced: 1. Hyper-Personalized Benefits AI is enabling a shift from one-size-fits-all plans to deeply personalized, data-driven benefits. Algorithms analyze employee demographics, job roles, lifestyle data, and even wearable health metrics […]
Bensol helps Own Innovation thrive with tailored benefits
By Michele MactaggartKitchener-based Own Innovation, Ontario’s largest intellectual property (IP) consulting group outside of Toronto and Ottawa, has been making significant strides in the Canadian tech sector since its founding just seven years ago. Specializing in IP strategy, leadership, patents, and trademarks, the firm supports high-growth technology companies in leveraging and protecting their intangible assets. Jim Hinton, […]
Arcora Coaching is bridging the gap in mental health support for leaders, fostering healthier teams and more resilient organizations
By Michele MactaggartAs a small business owner, I understand the need for accessible business coaching that focuses on mental health and helps us become better managers. Training in areas like motivating people, having difficult conversations, creating a culture of wellness, and finding balance can be hard to come by or prohibitively expensive. Fortunately, this is changing. Managers […]
