Cultural shifts such as Quiet Quitting and The Great Resignation have adjusted how employees and employers think about their compensation. Previously, pay was the first, if not only, consideration. Benefits were nice to have but weren’t always given much thought. Nowadays, salary isn't the only part of
Minimum pay equals minimum effort, act your wage, no time for overtime – these are some popular mindsets making headlines in today's workplaces. Employees are clocking in at 9 am, only following duties laid out in their job descriptions, and clocking out at 5 pm – not a minute later.
Benefits this, benefits that, what’s the difference? In an industry full of jargon, clearly explaining benefits features is super-important. Whether differentiating between cost-plus and spending accounts or explaining how premiums rise and rarely ever fall, it’s a tough job to make sure it’s as digestible as possible.
What’s top of mind when we present our benefit solutions? Drug coverage. Whether it’s how drugs are covered under Blendable benefits, or what other options exist to help with costs, drug questions are always part of the conversation. And you know what, we love getting them! It gives
Maybe you see through the lowballing tactics of traditional health and dental coverage, but there are other ways big insurers take you for a ride! They call them flex benefit programs, but as you’ll see they really aren’t all that flexible or different from traditional benefits. What is
The group benefits world can be tricky. The learning curve is steep and difficult to navigate if you don’t have a trustworthy guide. Unfortunately, some group benefits companies are just waiting to take advantage of you. The illusion of a low price This ought to sound familiar to most
Sorry, we’re not actively hiring (but if you’re super-awesome get in touch and tell us why you want to be a Blendarino). Did the headline catch your attention? We’ve all seen this message before. It pops up in online ads and on roadside signs. At first glance
If there’s one thing everyone can agree on, it’s that the past two years have been a crazy ride. So many people had to leave their comfort zones, workplace norms hit a gnarly 180, and it’s difficult to remember how some things used to function. One of
The month of April is dedicated to Stress Awareness. Stress comes in many forms, can be felt in different places, and can affect everything from relationships to decision-making. With mental health becoming a priority in today's workplace, it's imperative we take the time to recognize the
Do you ever feel like you’re paying too much or wasting money on group benefits, but just can’t find the time to deal with it? For many businesses, day-to-day operations can be overwhelming, leaving little time to think about shopping around. But think twice before you dismiss a
Did you know March is Fraud Prevention Month? It’s a month dedicated to spreading awareness and education about what fraud is, how it happens, and how to prevent it and reduce its impact. Unfortunately, group benefits fraud and abuse are more common than you may realize. There are some
Small but mighty With the most recent Benefits Canada survey missing the mark, we thought we'd give small businesses some useful advice. Small Businesses make up a staggering 95% of Canadian Businesses, so it's a shame that they weren't properly reported on. Running a