GroupHEALTH Benefit Solutions

08/22/2025

🧠 Mental health support isn’t optional—it’s essential.

Every week, at least 500,000 Canadians miss work due to a mental illness, yet 62% of employees rarely or never access the support available through their benefits. The challenge? Awareness and confidence in using those resources.

Lindsey Gage-Cole, our Chief Transformation Officer, highlights the power of benefits that are accessible, simple to use, and stigma-free—turning plans into meaningful, everyday support for holistic mental health. From virtual care to Employee and Family Assistance Programs (EFAPs), when employees understand what’s available and how to access it, benefits create real impact—for both people and business.

💡Learn how organizations can close the awareness gap and integrate mental health into everyday workplace culture by clicking the link below.

According to the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), every week at least 500,000 Canadians miss work due to a mental illness across industries. Yet, 62

08/20/2025

This past week our Barrie office had fun-filled summer party! The afternoon consisted of enjoying some food, sunshine, and games!

08/19/2025

🎒Back-to-school season can be stressful for kids—adjusting to new routines, academic pressures, and social changes. It's crucial to ensure that your child feels supported and empowered as they navigate these transitions.

At GroupHEALTH, we believe in the importance of mental wellness for children, which is why we’re proud to offer sparrow, our wellness concierge, that provides families with:

✅ Proven tools to help kids manage big feelings, ages 4-17.
✅ Culturally rooted care for Indigenous youth with Noojimo Health.
✅ Fun fitness classes for kids to build strength, mobility, and confidence.
✅ First Step: A stigma-free program to build mental strength and confidence.

Investing in your child’s mental health is an investment in their well-being and success. Whether it’s a quick check-in or ongoing support, sparrow makes it easy to prioritize your child’s mental health needs.

💡 Learn how sparrow can support your family’s mental wellness this school year: grouphealth.ca/plans-and-offerings/

08/12/2025

Imagine you're designing your dream benefits plan, but you can only choose one perk. Which would you pick?

✔️ Virtual therapy
✔️ Generous parental leave
✔️ Employer matched retirement savings
✔️ Flexible hours for caregiving

Comment below with your choice and tell us why!

08/11/2025

Have you ever offered an HSA before? What did your team think?

If not, learn how they work ➡️ grouphealth.ca/portfolio-items/health-spending-accounts-hsas-vs-traditional-benefits-which-is-better/

08/08/2025

Business in Vancouver recently featured GroupHEALTH for our commitment to changing how mental health is supported in the workplace.

From removing stigma to offering 24/7 access to digital tools through sparrow, we’re helping employers build healthier, more resilient teams.

🔗 Read how we’re leading the change: grouphealth.ca/portfolio-items/better-mental-health-at-work/

📄 Find the Business in Vancouver article linked in our post!

Better Mental Health at Work: How We’re Changing Workplace Culture Mental health challenges are on the rise – but talking about them at work isn’t always easy. At GroupHEALTH, we believe that needs to change. That’s why we’ve made mental health support

08/05/2025

🌟 Designing Benefits for a Multi-Generational Workforce 🌟

As a business leader, attracting and retaining top talent means understanding the unique needs of your employees across generations. From Gen Z to Boomers, each group has different priorities when it comes to benefits. At GroupHEALTH, we believe in creating personalized, flexible benefits packages that cater to every generation without overcomplicating things.

Why it matters: A tailored benefits package improves employee satisfaction, engagement, and retention – all while being cost-effective.

👉 Learn more about building a benefits plan for a multi-generational worforce: grouphealth.ca/portfolio-items/creating-a-benefits-package-for-a-multi-generational-workforce-what-matters-most-to-gen-z-millennials-gen-x-and-boomers/

08/04/2025

🔍 Even if your benefits renewal isn’t around the corner, it’s never too early to ask: is your plan still working for you?

Many brokers go on autopilot: “Same plan as last year?” But that approach can cost your business. A proactive broker should help you:

✅ Lower claims costs with smarter plan design
✅ Minimize financial risks
✅ Evolve your benefits to meet the changing needs of your business

If that’s not happening, it’s time to rethink your benefits strategy.

👉 Explore the 3 questions you should be asking your broker by clicking the link below.

3 Questions To Ask Your Broker at Renewal Your annual employee benefits renewal is a key moment for your business – it’s an opportunity to look deeply into whether your benefits plan still “fits” your business.

08/01/2025

💡 Supporting Employee Well-being: Addressing Reverse Seasonal Depression in the Workplace

Summer can bring more than just sunshine – for some, it means heightened stress, burnout, and reverse seasonal depression. 15% of Canadians report seasonal affective disorder, and summer can make mental health struggles harder to navigate.

As employers, it’s crucial to recognize the signs of distress and prioritize mental health support year-round. Lindsey Gage-Cole, our Chief Transformation Officer at GroupHEALTH, emphasizes that employers should encourage vacation time, offer flexible schedules, and ensure mental health resources are easily accessible and visible, especially during peak family periods. At GroupHEALTH, we’ve found that 41% of our plan members accessed mental health support, highlighting the need for consistent, accessible care.

👉 Want to learn more about supporting mental health at work, especially during the summer months? Read the full article from Benefits Canada below!

Although seasonal affective disorder is typically linked to the dark days of winter, summer can also bring its own mental-health challenges, including a lesser-known variant often called reverse seasonal depression. Fifteen per cent of Canadians report at least a mild case of seasonal affective diso...

07/28/2025

Today’s top teams expect choice. Health Spending Accounts (HSAs) give employees the freedom to spend benefits dollars where it matters most while helping businesses stay on budget.

Want a comparison of HSAs and traditional benefits in plain language? Our blog breaks it down: grouphealth.ca/portfolio-items/health-spending-accounts-hsas-vs-traditional-benefits-which-is-better/.

07/22/2025

Last week, the GroupHEALTH and DMI Surrey office kicked off summer with a fun-filled party! The afternoon was packed with sunshine, snacks, games, and even some fake tattoos — a perfect way to celebrate the season together!

07/16/2025

Finding balance is essential for your overall well-being, but it can be tough with the daily hustle. Whether it’s taking time for rest, relaxation, or recreation, stepping away from your routine has more benefits than you think. Taking a break isn’t just a luxury—it’s an investment in your health.

✔️ Reduce stress & boost mental clarity
✔️ Improve mood & energy levels
✔️ Enhance productivity & creativity

Whether it’s a weekend getaway or a simple walk outside, the key to maintaining balance is making time for YOU. Remember, it’s not just about work—it’s about your health and happiness. 🌞

Find your balance (and why taking a break matters) With busy schedules, constant connectivity, and competing demands, finding balance in life can feel like an ongoing challenge. But making time for yourself, whether that’s rest, recreation, or true relaxation is essential for your