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December 22, 2021
Investing in your Employees (Beyond the Paycheque!)
Saskatchewan employers are finding it challenging to attract and retain good employees. Not only is there a small pool of qualified people in the trades, but high performers are already being well taken care of because smart employers know the...
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ReadNovember 15, 2021
Workplace Culture is Key to Success
Are your benefits and pension plans supporting your culture? Understanding your culture is the key to creating a dynamic team and long-term business success. Company culture has a major influence on employee behaviour and retention and sets the tone for...
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ReadOctober 23, 2021
7 Common Challenges Employers have with their Group Retirement Plan
By Danae Scott, BBA with Tim Hansen, B.Comm, CFP, CEA As an employer, it’s important to leverage your group savings plan as part of your total rewards package, but we all have blind spots. This article highlights common challenges employers...
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ReadSeptember 2, 2021
Interview with Tim Hansen by My Business Magazine
Written by GARY MILAKOVIC “Success takes work,” said Tim Hansen, Wealth Advisor with Sutton Wealth. “You need to make an investment in yourself. It takes time and energy: there’s no quick solution. Success is a lot of small, good decisions, built up...
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ReadAugust 9, 2021
It’s Never Apples to Apples
As our economy picks up, Saskatchewan employers are finding it challenging to attract and retain good employees. Not only is there small pool of qualified people in some trades, such as machining or engineering, but good employees are already well...
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ReadJune 18, 2021
Advisors who switch firms must do so carefully and strategically
by Alison MacAlpine Special to the Globe and Mail Published June 18, 2021 One advisor who moved firms explored opportunities with other organizations extensively, talking to advisors and meeting with people at his new firm’s head office before making...
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ReadMay 17, 2021
Walk The Talk: Why Authentic Leadership Is So Powerful
I had it all together. I was strong. I was modelling all the good behaviours expected of a leader, showing no signs of stress or anxious moments. That’s the "me" I allowed my team to see. And as one of...
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ReadMay 12, 2021
Take 5 for Health Benefits Employer Profile: Virtual Healthcare
March 2021 - The services may be virtual, but the advantages of virtual healthcare as part of the benefits plan are very real. “As soon as we implemented, people were very excited—especially because we were just starting to go into...
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ReadApril 4, 2021
7 Technology Advancements in Group Benefits
We all seem to have a desire for instant gratification and the need to access the world at our fingertips. Have you ever watched Netflix, ordered food through Skip the Dishes or arranged a ride through Uber? Not only do...
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ReadAugust 28, 2020
Opportunity in Crisis
Crisis isn’t something anyone wants to invite into their lives. Covid-19 has no doubt caused many challenges, but the experience of this crisis has created unexpected opportunities. Not only are we learning to do business and access services differently, we...
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