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Alberta's Bill 11 Is Coming. Here's Why Employers Should Pay Attention.
Significant changes to how certain health and drug benefits are being funded are coming on October 1, 2026. The reason? Alberta's Bill 11.
Small Business Benefits in Alberta and Beyond: What You Need and Don’t
If you’re running a small business in Canada right now, you’re likely being squeezed from both sides. On one hand, the war for talent in 2026 is real. Markets like Calgary and Edmonton are booming, and across the country candidates are more selective than ever about who they trade their time for. On the other hand, the cost of doing business (everything from the 2026 WCB rate adjustments to the ri
The Real Cost of Employee Benefits (and How to Control It)
Let’s be honest: reviewing your annual benefits renewal feels a bit like opening a utility bill in mid-January. It’s expensive, it’s rising, and you’re left wondering where all that "energy" is actually going.
Successful Employers Know Their People (#2)
How the employee survey is a pulse on team satisfaction and tool to get there.
What the 2025 Canadian Dental Care Plan Expansion Means for Your Dental Coverage: A Bloom Benefits Perspective
As a benefits advisor at Bloom Benefits, I know how important it is for Canadians to have access to quality, affordable dental care. With the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) expanding in 2025, many clients are asking: Will the CDCP replace the need for group or private dental benefits? Here’s what you need to know.
Unlock the Secret to People Pleasing with this Employee Benefit
We know it's true - companies with a diverse and inclusive employee body have a more robust corporate culture, higher morale and a greater chance at success. But if having different people is suppose to make everything better then why, when it comes to Employee Benefits, does it seem so difficult?