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There is an old saying, the best time to plant an oak tree is today. If you wait, the tree will take longer to grow and you will miss out on the benefits in the meantime. With employee benefits this saying is especially true. Putting off starting a plan can seem like...

Hiring right now is a challenge, especially for small businesses. The Toronto Star recently published an article noting that nearly 80% of job applicants are ghosting job interviews. Even more concerning, over 1/3 of small businesses hired employees that didn’t show...

Setting up an employee benefits plan can be complicated and messy. They often involve minimum numbers of employees, premiums, set up costs and extensive discussions with insurance brokers you may or may not know.  With that said, benefits are also one of the most...

In today’s highly competitive hiring market, making sure that you offer your team a comprehensive compensation package has never been more important. Retention and hiring have been especially challenging for small businesses this past year. Small businesses have had...

As the talent war rages, many small businesses have turned to benefits as a way to differentiate themselves from their competitors and recruit great talent to their teams. Recent reports have found that benefits are one of the most important factors in the war for...