The Benefits Advisory Group

Google has implemented a new policy to prevent employee burnout while working from home. It's as simple as it sounds - no meetings for one whole week. This allows employees to focus on essential tasks, or even taking time off rather than checking in with their teams.... Would you implement this rule for one week at a time?

Fitness goals are often a large part of New Year's Resolutions. This year we encourage you to think of ways to break up the work day, especially if you're working from home. This could be a short 20-minute yoga video at lunch or getting out for a short walk.

Have you reviewed your benefits plan lately? 2020 likely brought about some changes to your business, so now is the perfect time to schedule a review meeting with your advisor!

How do you relax after a stressful day? Is it curling up in your favourite spot with a cup of tea? Maybe it's cuddling with your furry friend.... It could even be getting outside for a walk or run. Either way, taking care of yourself is such an important part of your mental health!

Today we wear orange shirts in honour and remembrance of survivors of residential schools and those who never made it home. Repost from @chambersplanbenefits

Did you know that today is #worldheartday Here are some healthy heart tips courtesy of @nursingguidance 1. Eat healthy.... 2. Get active. 3. Stay at a healthy weight. 4. Quit smoking and stay away from secondhand smoke. 5. Control your cholesterol and blood pressure. 6. Drink alcohol only in moderation. 7. Manage stress. See more

Repost from @thelmaandthistle Happy Monday, Yeg! We thought we'd start this week off with some Monday motivation!

Happy Friday, YEG! We thought we'd share some of the funny personalized license plates that have been rejected this year. Spoiler alert, most of them are related to COVID.

The Chambers Plan offers the Employee Assistance Program as an additional service to your employees to help them through tough times. Times are tough for a lot of people right now. Help your employees out by offering additional counselling services!

Do you know what to do with an RESP if your child chooses not to attend school? Check back over the next few days as we explore some options. 1. According to the Federal Government, an RESP can be left open for 36 years, so if your child chooses to take a gap year, wait it out to see if they change their mind.

Good morning, YEG! We wanted to share part of this wonderful testimonial from one of our awesome clients. Thank you for sharing such warm words!

We've mentioned Employee Assistance Programs a lot lately and that's because taking care of your employees' mental health is more important now than ever. This article discusses the importance of ongoing conversations and support for adults and youth.

Repost from @thefamilycentre.na This is a great reminder as we head into a new week. We're all still adjusting to this crazy year and it had taken a toll on many people's mental and physical well-being. Don't take better care of your electronics than you do your body

We're running out of warm weekends this summer, but it looks like we still have some sunny days left! We hope you enjoy this weekend!

It's been a long time since we've introduced ourselves, so here we go! The most important thing that we like to share with our clients is that we are BROKERS! We work for you, not the insurance companies. This means that we shop the market to find you the best rate so you don't have to!

Are you familiar with health spending accounts? Your employees are unique, with different needs and expectations of what a benefit plan should offer. Chambers Plan Health Spending Accounts are a great way to offer them more flexibility. Learn more here:... https://www.chamberplan.ca//CH_healthspendingaccountbrochu Repost from @chambersplanpr

A great story about a local Edmonton business that has worked to break down barriers, design innovative infrastructure, and has persevered in the face of adversity. Check it out!

This was too funny not to repost. Tired of your glasses fogging up when wearing your mask? Visit @fortsaskeyecare

Do you get enough sleep at night? If you wake up tired every day, it can be difficult to keep your mind in a positive space. If you don't sleep well throughout the night, try getting a relaxing massage, talking to a counselor about your anxieties, or listening to a sleep podcast while you drift off.

Have you ever tried acupuncture to treat PMS symptoms? Traditional Chinese Medicine can help to alleviate some of those uncomfortable symptoms. Check in with us to see if your group insurance plan covers acupuncture treatments.

Repost from @chambersplan_bcyukon Adapting Your Business Budget After Coronavirus: 5 Tips To Get Back On Track This article provides some basic tips and considerations for your business recovery strategy. https://tinyurl.com/yxajy4qk Via: @forbes ... #Corpoatewellnesswednesday #budget #ontrack #postpandemicbudgeting See more

Are you familiar with the Chambers Plan Business Assistance Service? It's an additional service that provides access to professional accounting, counselling, legal and human resource experts who understand the challenges faced by small business owners Learn more here:... https://www.chamberplan.ca/product/get-more See more

Did you know that you can now enroll employees online without sending in forms to the Chambers Plan head office? If you have new employees to add to the plan, send us a message to learn more about adding employees virtually.