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Morneau Shepell publishes inaugural Corporate Social Responsibility Report

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Tuesday, April 23, 2019
Articles, Ethics, Academic disciplines, Euthenics, Morneau Shepell, Corporate social responsibility, Accountability, Governance, Bill Morneau

TORONTO, April 23, 2019 /CNW/ - Today, Morneau Shepell released its 2018 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report.

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  • TORONTO, April 23, 2019 /CNW/ - Today, Morneau Shepell released its 2018 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report.
  • The report focuses on company-wide performance in environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives, the key areas of corporate responsibility that intersect with Morneau Shepell's business.
  • Though this marks the company's first published CSR report, Morneau Shepell has had a longstanding commitment to responsible business conduct and supporting the well-being of its employees, communities and the environment.
  • This milestone reflects Morneau Shepell's corporate values in the well-being marketplace and provides stakeholders with transparency and accountability.

Federal budget for 2019 includes changes affecting pension and benefit plans

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Wednesday, March 27, 2019
Economy, Money, Finance, Pensions, Morneau Shepell, Defined benefit pension plan, Defined contribution plan

TORONTO, March 27, 2019 /CNW/ - Morneau Shepell has released the March 2019 issue of its monthly newsletter, News & Views , in which the company looks at the following topics:

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  • TORONTO, March 27, 2019 /CNW/ - Morneau Shepell has released the March 2019 issue of its monthly newsletter, News & Views , in which the company looks at the following topics:
    Federal government releases 2019 budget On March 19, 2019, the Government of Canada released the 2019 federal budget, announcing measures affecting pension and benefits plans, executive compensation, healthcare and more.
  • CAPSA publishes final version of DC pension plans guideline On February 7, 2019, the Canadian Association of Pension Supervisory Authorities (CAPSA) published the final version of the Defined Contribution Pension Plans Guideline (the DC Guideline).
  • Tracking the funded status of pension plans as at February 28, 2019 Morneau Shepell describes the funded status of pension plans over the first two months of 2019 based on three typical investment portfolios.
  • The impact of pension expense under international accounting as at February 28, 2019 Morneau Shepell has shown the evolution of the pension expense for a typical defined benefit pension plan.

Morneau Shepell concludes Employers Connect events in eight Canadian cities

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Tuesday, March 26, 2019
Morneau Shepell, Business, Employment, Articles, Occupational safety and health, Workplace, Bill Morneau, Warren Shepell

Morneau Shepell is the only human resources consulting and technology company that takes an integrated approach to employee well-being, health, benefits and retirement needs.

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  • Morneau Shepell is the only human resources consulting and technology company that takes an integrated approach to employee well-being, health, benefits and retirement needs.
  • LifeWorks by Morneau Shepell is a total well-being solution that combines employee assistance, wellness, recognition and incentive programs.
  • Established in 1966, Morneau Shepell serves approximately 24,000 clients, ranging from small businesses to some of the largest corporations and associations.
  • With more than 4,500 employees in offices worldwide, Morneau Shepell provides services to organizations around the globe.

Twelve Canadian organizations win Employee Recommended Workplace Awards

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Monday, March 25, 2019
Morneau Shepell, Workplace, Business, Occupational safety and health

The 2019 Employee Recommended Workplace Award recipients recognize that successfully supporting the physical, mental, work and life health of employees is critical to creating a healthy workplace culture and to improving the bottom line.

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  • The 2019 Employee Recommended Workplace Award recipients recognize that successfully supporting the physical, mental, work and life health of employees is critical to creating a healthy workplace culture and to improving the bottom line.
  • "We are delighted to recognize organizations that continue to uphold a high standard of employee well-being and congratulate all of the 2019 winners."
  • Morneau Shepell and The Globe and Mail named a total of 75 organizations who qualified as Employee Recommended Workplaces in the third annual awards.
  • The fourth annual 2020 Employee Recommended Workplace Awards opens in early April.

Ontario government to end OHIP+ coverage for young people with private drug plans

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Thursday, February 21, 2019
ONTARIO, Economy, Finance, Morneau Shepell, Ontario Health Insurance Plan, Pension, Bill Morneau

TORONTO, Feb. 21, 2019 /CNW/ - Morneau Shepell has released the February 2019 issue of its monthly newsletter, News & Views , in which the company looks at the following topics:

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  • TORONTO, Feb. 21, 2019 /CNW/ - Morneau Shepell has released the February 2019 issue of its monthly newsletter, News & Views , in which the company looks at the following topics:
    Ontario to end OHIP+ drug coverage for young people with private drug plans On January 2, 2019, the Ontario government released a regulatory notice and draft regulation that will make OHIP+ drug coverage only available to Ontarians under the age of 25 who do not have drug coverage through a private drug benefit plan.
  • Those under the age of 25 without private drug benefit coverage will continue to have access to approximately 4,400 drugs included in the Ontario Drug Benefit Formulary.
  • The plans will continue to be under the jurisdiction of the Employment Pension Plan Act and the Alberta Superintendent of Pensions.
  • Tracking the funded status of pension plans as at January 31, 2019 Morneau Shepell describes the funded status of pension plans at end of 2018 based on three typical investment portfolios.

Seventy-five organizations recognized as Employee Recommended Workplaces for 2019

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Thursday, February 7, 2019
Morneau Shepell, Workplace

TORONTO, Feb. 7, 2019 /CNW/ - Today, Morneau Shepell and The Globe and Mail announced 75 Employee Recommended Workplaces for 2019, in the third annual Employee Recommended Workplace Award.

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  • TORONTO, Feb. 7, 2019 /CNW/ - Today, Morneau Shepell and The Globe and Mail announced 75 Employee Recommended Workplaces for 2019, in the third annual Employee Recommended Workplace Award.
  • The Employee Recommended Workplace Award recognizes excellence in achieving a healthy, engaged and productive workforce.
  • "As more workplaces focus on employee health and well-being, it's reassuring to see a wide range of employers represented in the 2019 Employee Recommended Workplaces, including organizations of all sizes, from all corners of Canada and from both the private and public sectors," said Stephen Liptrap, president and chief executive officer, Morneau Shepell.
  • The list of the 75 Employee Recommended Workplaces for 2019 is provided below.

Morneau Shepell finds increase in workplace and personal stress, while sense of stigma declines

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Tuesday, January 29, 2019
Morneau Shepell, Articles, Occupational safety and health, Workplace, Positive psychology, Health, Mental health, Occupational stress, Morneau, Warren Shepell

Despite the increase in workplace stress, the research found a decline in the sense of stigma associated with mental health issues, demonstrating an improvement in normalizing conversation around the issue.

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  • Despite the increase in workplace stress, the research found a decline in the sense of stigma associated with mental health issues, demonstrating an improvement in normalizing conversation around the issue.
  • Morneau Shepell also researched the correlation between workplace stress and organizational culture, finding that improvements have been made as a result of changes in workplace approaches to mental health.
  • Established in 1966, Morneau Shepell serves approximately 24,000 clients, ranging from small businesses to some of the largest corporations and associations.
  • With more than 4,500 employees in offices worldwide, Morneau Shepell provides services to organizations around the globe.

Morneau Shepell releases the results of its Performance Universe of Pension Managers' Pooled Funds

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Friday, January 25, 2019
Economy, Finance, Money, Morneau Shepell, Investment management

TORONTO, Jan. 24, 2019 /CNW/ - Morneau Shepell (TSX: MSI) has released the results of its Performance Universe of Pension Managers' Pooled Funds for the fourth quarter of 2018.

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  • TORONTO, Jan. 24, 2019 /CNW/ - Morneau Shepell (TSX: MSI) has released the results of its Performance Universe of Pension Managers' Pooled Funds for the fourth quarter of 2018.
  • The Performance Universe covers about 328 pooled funds managed by nearly 51investment management firms.
  • The quarterly Performance Universe results are produced by the Asset & Risk Management consulting team at Morneau Shepell.
  • This team provides independent consulting services on all aspects of asset and liability management of pension funds, endowment funds, and other institutional investment funds.

Bill C-86 establishes pay equity and expanded leave for federally regulated employees

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Thursday, January 24, 2019
Equal pay for equal work, Sexism, Public sphere, Articles, Leave, Labour law, Employment Standards Act of British Columbia, United States labor law

The Act aims to ensure that women receive equal pay for work of equal value.

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  • The Act aims to ensure that women receive equal pay for work of equal value.
  • The Act requires federally regulated employers of 10 or more employees to establish a pay equity plan by December 13, 2021.
  • Paid and unpaid leaves expanded for federally regulated employees Bill C-86 will expand certain paid and unpaid leaves for federally regulated employers and employees under the Canada Labour Code (the Code).
  • It also would have required an annual pay transparency report for employers with 100 or more employees.

Morneau Shepell's AbilitiCBT™ now approved as an eligible paramedical service under group benefit programs

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Tuesday, January 15, 2019
Morneau Shepell, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Behaviour therapy, Morneau, Psychology

TORONTO, Jan. 15, 2019 /CNW/ - Morneau Shepell announced today that its internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy (iCBT) program, AbilitiCBT, will now be offered to individuals as an approved paramedical benefit through several insurance companies.

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  • TORONTO, Jan. 15, 2019 /CNW/ - Morneau Shepell announced today that its internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy (iCBT) program, AbilitiCBT, will now be offered to individuals as an approved paramedical benefit through several insurance companies.
  • Morneau Shepell's AbilitiCBTdelivers best practice, research-based iCBT through a digital platform that combines therapist guidance with interactive exercises and activities to improve on traditional therapy.
  • "Recognizing iCBT as an eligible paramedical service represents a major shift in mental health support," said Nigel Branker, president, health and productivity solutions.
  • Morneau Shepell's decades of experience combining clinical expertise and digital tools sets its iCBT platform apart from other programs.