Events

Feb

Employment Issues for Transgender Employees - February 17, 2016February 17, 2016 7:30 AM to 9:00 AMRoyal Mayfair Golf and Country Club, Edmonton, Alberta Area of Interest: Pensions, Benefits, Networking Format: In PersonTransgender people face enormous barriers to workplace inclusion. While laws increasinglyt recognize the unique needs of trans citizens, identifying issues and implementing suitabhle soutions within any given workplace remains an ongoing challenge. This presentation seeks to provide an overview of legislation related to trans citizens in Alberta; relevant case law and litigation; as well as systemic issues which continue to present difficulties for trans individuals within the workplace and what employers and employees might do to address such challenges. Jan Lukas Buterman is pursuing his Master`s in Educational Policy Studies at the University of Alberta. His thesis research looks toward the intersections of law, identification and modern information system technologies. Jan holds degrees in Education and History as well as diplomas in Educational Administration and Public Relations. Mr Buterman is an activist and educator focusing on issues of relevance to trans-identified people in Canada. Host: Sharon Vogrinetz, Alberta Teachers`Association

Jan

National Webinar - Not everything that counts can be countedJanuary 28, 2016 1:00 PM to 2:00 PMOnline Area of Interest: Investments Format: Web

Jan

(Half-Day pm) Why Employers Should Care About Their Employees' Health - January 20, 2016January 20, 2016 12:00 PM to 4:00 PMRoyal Mayfair Golf and Country Club, Edmonton, Alberta Area of Interest: Benefits, Investments, Networking Format: In PersonRising drug costs and increasing incidence of disability are impacting benefit costs for all employers. What does the drug and disability data tell you about employees and what does it tell you about future costs? Can a Wellness Strategy improve employees health and reduce these alarming trends? This session will provide an in-depth look at what the future holds with respect to drug and disability costs; how your data can help predict the future and where a Wellness Strategy will help improve your organizational bottom line. Full-day, half-day am and half-day pm options available. Presenters: Mark Razzolini, Alberta Blue Cross (Wellness) Claire Leger, Alberta Blue Cross (Disability Management) Wendy Poirier, Towers Watson (Where is Wellness Going?) Hosted by: Donna McPherson, Great-West Life; James Foremsky, Alberta Blue Cross; Giselle Evans, Finning Canada. 12:00-4:00 (lunch and one snack break)

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Jan

(Full-Day Event) Why Employers Should Care About Their Employees' Health - January 20, 2016January 20, 2016 8:30 AM to 4:00 PMRoyal Mayfair Golf and Country Club, Edmonton, Alberta Area of Interest: Benefits, Investments, Networking Format: In PersonRising drug costs and increasing incidence of disability are impacting benefit costs for all employers. What does the drug and disability data tell you about employees and what does it tell you about future costs? Can a Wellness Strategy improve employees health and reduce these alarming trends? This session will provide an in-depth look at what the future holds with respect to drug and disability costs; how your data can help predict the future and where a Wellness Strategy will help improve your organizational bottom line. Full-day, half-day am and half-day pm options available. Presenters: Barb Martinez, Great-West Life (Drug Trends, Employer Issues and Drug Strategies) Mike Sullivan, Cubic Health (The Value of Data Analytics) Mark Razzolini, Alberta Blue Cross (Wellness) Claire Leger, Alberta Blue Cross (Disability Management) Wendy Poirier, Towers Watson (Where is Wellness Going?) Hosted by: Donna McPherson, Great-West Life; James Foremsky, Alberta Blue Cross; Giselle Evans, Finning Canada. Breakfast, Lunch and two breaks

Event: ‘Event Full’

Jan

(Half-Day am) Why Employers Should Care About Their Employees' Health - January 20, 2016January 20, 2016 8:30 AM to 12:00 PMRoyal Mayfair Golf and Country Club, Edmonton, Alberta Area of Interest: Benefits, Investments, Networking Format: In PersonRising drug costs and increasing incidence of disability are impacting benefit costs for all employers. What does the drug and disability data tell you about employees and what does it tell you about future costs? Can a Wellness Strategy improve employees health and reduce these alarming trends? This session will provide an in-depth look at what the future holds with respect to drug and disability costs; how your data can help predict the future and where a Wellness Strategy will help improve your organizational bottom line. Full-day, half-day am and half-day pm options available. Presenters: Barb Martinez, Great-West Life (Drug Trends, Employer Issues and Drug Strategies). Mike Sullivan, Cubic Health (The Value of Data Analytics Hosted by: Donna McPherson, Great-West Life; James Foremsky, Alberta Blue Cross; Giselle Evans, Finning Canada. 0830-1200 Breakfast and one break

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Dec

Economic Forecast 2016 - December 10, 2015December 10, 2015 7:30 AM to 9:00 AMRoyal Mayfair Golf and Country Club, Edmonton, Alberta Area of Interest: Investments, Networking Format: In PersonIn this session Angus Watt will provide a summary and forecast for the year ahead locally, regionally and globally.

Nov

Managing Cultural Diversity in the Workplace (Luncheon)- November 18November 18, 2015 12:00 PM to 2:30 PMRoyal Mayfair Golf & Country Club, Edmonton, Alberta Area of Interest: Pensions, Benefits Format: In PersonLionel Laroche, Founder and Principal of MultiCultural Business Solutions, is a thought provoking and educational speaker and the author of three books examining the impact of cultural differences on business

Oct

Pension Longevity Risk - October 15, 2015October 15, 2015 7:30 AM to 9:00 AMRoyal Mayfair Golf and Country Club, Edmonton, Alberta Area of Interest: Pensions, Investments, Networking Format: In PersonTom Ault, Aon Hewitt will discuss What is longevity risk and why do we care about it now Developments in longevity valuation/measurement of longevity risk and the impact this has on pension plans Developments in the management of longevity risk - longevity insurance, buy-ins, buy-outs. Host: Damon Callas, Aon Hewitt.

May

FORUM 2015 - Defining Our FutureMay 25 - 27, 2015 9:00 PM to 3:00 PMNew York Hilton Midtown, New York, New York Area of Interest: Pensions, Benefits, Investments, Networking Format: In Person

May

Pharmacy Update 2015May 20, 2015 7:30 AM to 9:00 AMRoyal Mayfair Golf and Country Club, Edmonton, Alberta Area of Interest: Benefits, Networking Format: In PersonPharmaceutical companies invest heavily in R&D to discover new specialized treatments to ease suffering and give hope to patients around the world. However inventing medicines isn't enough, learn how patient support programs provide solutions to ensure each patient achieves the best possible experience on their journey. Today numerous pharmaceutical companies provide patient support programs and with more insurers developing their own case management programs we need to find the best way to work together to maximize patient experience and outcomes. Some of the objective of today’s presentation will be to: • Share an overview of services provided by support programs • Conduct a brief review of the value offered to members by support programs • Share some of the latest areas of development in the world of ever-evolving patient assistance programs • Review how support for employees can be optimized to achieve improved health outcomes Presenters: Bill Ellis, Manager Progress Field Team, Western Canada, AbbVie Bonnie Ditmer, Progress District Manager, Alberta, AbbVie Host: Donna McPherson, Great-West Life

Apr

CPBI Western Regional Conference 2015April 22 - 24, 2015 8:00 AM to 4:00 PMRimrock Resort Hotel, Banff, Alberta Area of Interest: Pensions, Benefits, Investments, Networking Format: In Person

Apr

Top 10 Benefit Plan Challenges and What You Should Do About ThemApril 15, 2015 7:30 AM to 9:00 AMRoyal Mayfair Golf and Country Club, Edmonton, Alberta Area of Interest: Benefits, Networking Format: In PersonThis session will provide a high level overview of the current benefits landscape, and the top 10 challenges facing benefit plan sponsors in Alberta today. The speaker will provide strategic insight and thought provoking suggestions on what plan sponsors need to think about to meet these benefit plan challenges today. Presenter: Perry Dorgan - Aon Hewitt. Host: Rob Howatt, ASEBP.

Apr

Benefits Course - Full Day EventApril 9, 2015 8:00 AM to 4:00 PMAlberta Teachers' Association, Edmonton, Alberta Area of Interest: Benefits, Networking Format: In PersonThis full day session includes lunch and two refreshment breaks and features: Introduction to Benefits, Underwriting Principles, Plan Administration, Wellness Strategy, Member & Employee Benefits Communications and The Value of Data Analytics.

Mar

National Webinar - Environmental, Social and Governance Factors in the Investment Governance ProcessMarch 25, 2015 1:00 PM to 2:00 PMBroadcasted Webinar, Eastern Standard Time (EST) Area of Interest: Investments Format: Web

Mar

Privacy Update - March 18, 2015March 18, 2015 7:30 AM to 9:00 AMRoyal Mayfair Golf and Country Club, Edmonton, Alberta Area of Interest: Pensions, Benefits, Investments, Networking Format: In PersonThis session will examine the state of information access and protection of privacy practice, pitfalls, and legislation in the Alberta context. Recent decisions and case law will be discussed as well as the emerging implications of related copyright and enhanced security measures undertaken at the federal level. Presenter, Maggie Shane, The Alberta Teachers' Association Host: Sharon Vogrinetz, The Alberta Teachers' Association

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