GroupHEALTH Benefit Solutions

03/30/2026

Cost containment doesn’t have to mean cutting benefits.

By targeting key drivers like, prescription drug costs with Smart Rx, disability claim duration, and early mental health support — employers can protect their budget while still providing meaningful coverage. A proactive strategy supports sustainability and employee well-being at the same time.

Learn how to build a cost-contained benefits strategy that works for your business: grouphealth.ca/portfolio-items/how-can-cost-containment-maximize-value-in-employee-health-benefits/

03/23/2026

Growth is exciting — but it changes more than your headcount. As your workforce expands, your risk profile, employee expectations, and benefits utilization shift as well. What once felt simple can quickly become misaligned.

A strong benefits plan evolves with your organization, balancing sustainability with meaningful protection.

Learn more about how group benefits requirements change as small businesses grow: grouphealth.ca/portfolio-items/is-your-benefits-plan-built-for-the-business-you-are-today/

03/18/2026

Employee benefits are a major investment — but are you measuring the full return?

Looking beyond cost can reveal what’s really working, from utilization and absenteeism to retention and mental health support. When benefits align with employee needs, they drive real value.

👉 Learn more about the metrics that matter, click the link below.

Measuring ROI for Your Benefits Program: Metrics That Matter For many employers, employee benefits represent one of the largest investments they make in their workforce. Unlike other business expenses, the return on that investment is not always easy to see. A benefits program is often

03/17/2026

Mental health at work directly impacts engagement, productivity, and retention.

Modern benefits plans need to offer more than coverage — they need accessible counselling, virtual care, and wellness tools employees can trust and use. When support is visible and easy to access, teams are more likely to seek help early.

Learn more about building a benefits plan that truly supports mental health: grouphealth.ca/portfolio-items/how-employee-benefits-improve-mental-health-in-canadian-workplaces/

03/11/2026

A strong benefits plan doesn’t just check boxes — it reflects how people actually live and work.

Today’s employees are looking for flexibility, accessible mental health support, financial protection, preventive care, and clear communication. And the most effective plans don’t stay static, they evolve alongside workforce needs.

👉 Ready to make your benefits a competitive advantage? Learn more here: grouphealth.ca/portfolio-items/how-to-build-a-benefits-plan-that-attracts-talent-in-2026/

03/10/2026

Employee benefit decisions are rarely simple. They affect budgets, recruitment, retention, and employee well-being — all at once.

From defining the real problem to revisiting decisions over time, a step-by-step approach brings clarity and confidence to complex choices.

👉 Learn more about building smarter benefits decisions: grouphealth.ca/portfolio-items/the-anatomy-of-a-tough-decision-in-employee-benefits/

03/09/2026

Benefits plans have traditionally focused on standard coverage, often overlooking the full life cycle of women’s health and career transitions.

In a recent BPM feature, our Chief Transformation Officer, Lindsey Gage-Cole, discusses why employers should build an ecosystem of support, combining core benefits with guidance, education, and flexible tools to help employees navigate life transitions like fertility, maternity leave, and caregiving.

As workplace expectations evolve, benefits strategies should evolve with them. Read the full article below.

GroupHEALTH's Lindsey Gage-Cole explains how employers can structure benefits for women’s full life cycle

03/04/2026

Benefits renewal shouldn’t feel rushed or reactive.

Starting early gives you time to review plan usage, understand cost drivers, and explore strategic adjustments before rates are finalized. It’s also an opportunity to ensure your benefits plan still aligns with your workforce and budget.

Learn how to approach renewal with more clarity and confidence, click the link below.

For many organizations, group benefits renewal feels reactive – even rushed. A rate increase shows up. A meeting gets scheduled. Decisions are made quickly. But renewal shouldn’t feel like a surprise. It should be an opportunity to step back and

03/03/2026

Nutrition Month is a reminder that what fuels your team directly impacts how they perform. Food affects mood, focus, and energy — and small, sustainable changes can make a measurable difference.

With sparrow, employees can access personalized nutrition support, including one-on-one guidance from a Registered Dietitian and tailored plans that help build healthy habits over time.

Lean more about supporting your team with sparrow: grouphealth.ca/plans-and-offerings/

02/24/2026

We’re often our own toughest critics — but lasting mental strength isn’t built through self-judgment. It’s built through self-compassion. Treating yourself with the same kindness you’d offer a friend helps protect your mental energy, build resilience, and move forward in a healthier way.

Learn more about strengthening mental health through self-compassion, click the link below.

Practicing Self-Compassion to Strengthen Mental Health We are often our own harshest critics. But building mental strength isn’t about pushing through mistakes or being tough on yourself, it’s about learning to respond with the same kindness you would offer a friend. Self-compassion is

02/23/2026

Attracting talent today takes more than a standard benefits package. Employees are paying closer attention to how benefits support real life, from mental health and financial well-being to flexibility and preventive care.

The most effective benefits plans focus on choice, easy access, and clear communication. When benefits evolve with employee needs, they become a powerful tool for attraction and retention.

👉 Learn more about building a benefits plan that attracts and retains top talent: grouphealth.ca/portfolio-items/how-to-build-a-benefits-plan-that-attracts-talent-in-2026/

02/18/2026

A lot can change in a year. What worked for a 10-person team may not support a workforce of 30, 40, or 50 — especially with hybrid work, rising claims, and higher expectations around mental health and paramedical care.

As your business grows, your risk profile changes, and your benefits strategy should too. A strong plan isn’t about adding more coverage; it’s about building the right balance to support your people and long-term sustainability.

Learn more about when and how to evolve your benefits plan by clicking the link below.

Is Your Benefits Plan Built for the Business You Are Today? Twelve months ago, your team may have fit around one table. Today, you’re onboarding new hires, managing hybrid schedules, and reviewing benefits renewals that look very different than