<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Leslie Consulting Group]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leslie Consulting Group helps Canadian employers design, manage, and support group benefits and retirement & savings programs. ]]></description><link>https://summummarketing.wixstudio.com/lesliegroup/benefits-trends</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:39:44 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.lesliegroup.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Projet de loi n° 11 : quelles conséquences pour votre régime d’assurance collective en Alberta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta’s Bill 11 is one of the most consequential pieces of legislation in a generation to affect healthcare and group benefits in the province. This article outlines what you need to know, and what steps we recommend you take now.]]></description><link>https://www.lesliegroup.com/fr/post/projet-de-loi-11-ce-qu-il-signifie-pour-votre-r%C3%A9gime-d-avantages-sociaux-de-l-alberta</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a674c1e5d8008fd9de9da28</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:16:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/352d01_d4b22378f1df42ed8056cd9157b16d33~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_810,h_450,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Andrea Shandro</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Que nous apprend l'enquête sur les prestations de 2025 ? Et que faire ?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every year, one of Canada's largest benefits surveys gives us a window into how plan members and plan sponsors are really doing. This year's results are worth paying attention to because they point to where the biggest opportunities are.]]></description><link>https://www.lesliegroup.com/fr/post/que-nous-apprend-l-enqu%C3%AAte-sur-les-prestations-de-2025-et-que-faire</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a674c04a4c076f0d7cb0e09</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:16:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/352d01_27635e7ddc6b48cc95d90731394987da~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_810,h_450,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Andrea Shandro</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Votre régime d'avantages sociaux et le paysage pharmaceutique : ce qui change en 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The drug landscape is shifting faster than most employers realize. New medications are making headlines, costs are climbing, and employees are coming to HR with questions that weren't on anyone's radar a few years ago.]]></description><link>https://www.lesliegroup.com/fr/post/votre-r%C3%A9gime-d-avantages-sociaux-et-le-paysage-pharmaceutique-ce-qui-change-en-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a674becbb299b511c34db35</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:15:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/352d01_b9371fdd377f469599b91064dcbce58c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_810,h_450,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Andrea Shandro</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tous les prestataires de plans d’épargne collective ne se valent pas]]></title><description><![CDATA[The group savings market has shifted in recent years, and the provider your organization chose years ago may no longer be the best fit. Especially with newer entrants, there’s a higher bar for better capabilities and fees.



Here's a plain-language breakdown of who the players are, what sets them apart, and how to decide between them.]]></description><link>https://www.lesliegroup.com/fr/post/tous-les-fournisseurs-de-r%C3%A9gimes-d-%C3%A9pargne-collective-ne-se-valent-pas</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a674bd7943bedd9a4a98912</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:15:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/352d01_a79bef28d20243d8a5fdbad50b81d4f0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Andrea Shandro</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Les tendances du marché - Juin 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cost Drivers and Cost Moderators for benefits plans across Canada. Free mental health resources to assist your team.]]></description><link>https://www.lesliegroup.com/fr/post/le-pouls-national-juin-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a674bbe6f2795e74c5efe62</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:15:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/352d01_e9d1225a35bf4e94a8d8064ce033c6b7~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_300,h_400,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Andrea Shandro</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Votre équipe est-elle à bout de souffle ? Le problème du sommeil dont personne ne parle]]></title><description><![CDATA[A surprising new study by Sun Life and Ipsos found that a significant number of your employees likely aren't sleeping well. And it's costing more than employers realize]]></description><link>https://www.lesliegroup.com/fr/post/votre-%C3%A9quipe-est-elle-%C3%A0-bout-de-souffle-le-probl%C3%A8me-du-sommeil-dont-personne-ne-parle</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a674ba9a88bb52e33435700</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:14:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/352d01_4b667966b884481ab5ed551a5a79c9ba~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Andrea Shandro</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ce que vous devez savoir sur le Régime dentaire canadien]]></title><description><![CDATA[Should you cancel your group dental benefits because of the CDCP? The short answer is no — and the longer answer is also no, and it’s important to understand before you or eligible employees change coverage.]]></description><link>https://www.lesliegroup.com/fr/post/ce-que-vous-devez-savoir-sur-le-r%C3%A9gime-dentaire-canadien</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a674b93d68956054b3d3336</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:14:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/352d01_e81d19dc78cb4e68af818db0573058f5~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Andrea Shandro</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spécialiste des avantages sociaux des employés - Calgary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Employee Benefits Specialist Role in Calgary Alberta]]></description><link>https://www.lesliegroup.com/fr/post/sp%C3%A9cialiste-des-avantages-sociaux-des-employ%C3%A9s-calgary</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a674b7e9474ad22d32ffb77</guid><category><![CDATA[Emplois]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:13:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/352d01_b74f553667a84fc1ab56dd654eb80981~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_336,h_510,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Andrea Shandro</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bienvenue, Stacy Caswell !]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nous sommes ravis d'accueillir Stacey Caswell au sein de l'équipe de Leslie Consulting Group ! Avec plus de 27 ans d'expérience dans le secteur des régimes de retraite collectifs, Stacey est une véritable pionnière et nous sommes ravis de pouvoir compter sur son expertise. Tout au long de sa carrière, Stacey a développé :  Solide expérience dans l'accompagnement des organisations pour la conception, la mise en œuvre et la gestion de programmes de retraite réellement efficaces pour les...]]></description><link>https://www.lesliegroup.com/fr/post/bienvenue-stacy-caswell</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a674b62e155b9b3107aaf54</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:13:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/352d01_e4c4315e0c664b8b819d79a882f41deb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Andrea Shandro</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Webinaire : L’importance du contrat de travail]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vos contrats de travail sont-ils efficaces ? Joignez-vous à Vital Partners, Leslie Consulting Group et HR Covered Inc. pour un webinaire percutant conçu pour aider les entreprises canadiennes à être conformes et performantes. Nous expliquerons pourquoi un contrat de travail bien rédigé est essentiel tant pour les employeurs que pour les employés. Nous aborderons les clauses clés, les pièges courants et comment un contrat solide peut contribuer à prévenir les litiges et à clarifier les...]]></description><link>https://www.lesliegroup.com/fr/post/webinaire-l-importance-du-contrat-de-travail</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a674b38ff140bc85d7dc515</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:12:51 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Andrea Shandro</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Webinar: The Importance of the Employment Agreement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are your employment agreements doing their job? Join Vital Partners, Leslie Consulting Group and HR Covered Inc. for a high-impact webinar tailored for Canadian businesses to be compliant and effective. We'll focus on why a well-crafted employment agreement is essential for both employers and employees. We will cover key clauses, common pitfalls, and how a strong agreement can help prevent disputes and clarify expectations. This session is designed to provide practical tips and answer common...]]></description><link>https://www.lesliegroup.com/post/webinar-the-importance-of-the-employment-agreement</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5fda31e75006338f594ecd</guid><category><![CDATA[Webinars]]></category><category><![CDATA[Group Benefits Plans]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:15:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/352d01_63013bd711eb448a8e2f3149d7ddfb3a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_300,h_400,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Andrea Shandro</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welcome, Stacy Caswell! ]]></title><description><![CDATA[We're excited to welcome Stacey Caswell to the Leslie Consulting Group team! With 27+ years in group retirement, Stacey is a true pioneer in the industry, and we're thrilled to have her expertise on our side. Throughout her career, Stacey has developed:   Deep experience helping organizations design, implement, and govern retirement programs that actually work for plan members  A passion for member education — because informed members make better decisions  Expertise in plan governance,...]]></description><link>https://www.lesliegroup.com/post/welcome-stacy-caswell</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4bec810e6d4656949e7acd</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:02:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/352d01_e4c4315e0c664b8b819d79a882f41deb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Andrea Shandro</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Employee Benefits Specialist - Calgary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Employee Benefits Specialist Role in Calgary Alberta]]></description><link>https://www.lesliegroup.com/post/client-service-associate</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a47e44dfd494c5f10d5d5ef</guid><category><![CDATA[Careers]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:38:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/352d01_b74f553667a84fc1ab56dd654eb80981~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_336,h_510,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Andrea Shandro</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What You Should Know about the Canadian Dental Plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Should you cancel your group dental benefits because of the CDCP? The short answer is no — and the longer answer is also no, and it’s important to understand before you or eligible employees change coverage.]]></description><link>https://www.lesliegroup.com/post/what-you-should-know-about-the-canadian-dental-plan</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4bfa4bfa58f0a255d82edc</guid><category><![CDATA[Group Benefits Plans]]></category><category><![CDATA[Articles]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:04:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/352d01_e81d19dc78cb4e68af818db0573058f5~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Andrea Shandro</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Your Team Running on Empty? The Sleep Problem No One’s Talking About]]></title><description><![CDATA[A surprising new study by Sun Life and Ipsos found that a significant number of your employees likely aren't sleeping well. And it's costing more than employers realize]]></description><link>https://www.lesliegroup.com/post/is-your-team-running-on-empty-the-sleep-problem-no-one-s-talking-about</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4bf92ffa58f0a255d82b7e</guid><category><![CDATA[Articles]]></category><category><![CDATA[Group Benefits Plans]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:54:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/352d01_4b667966b884481ab5ed551a5a79c9ba~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Andrea Shandro</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The National Pulse - June 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cost Drivers and Cost Moderators for benefits plans across Canada. Free mental health resources to assist your team.]]></description><link>https://www.lesliegroup.com/post/the-national-pulse-june-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4bf8cb4b45b0060e25c97d</guid><category><![CDATA[Group Benefits Plans]]></category><category><![CDATA[Articles]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:49:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/352d01_f6df54ffab5847aa893469f466677f42~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_300,h_400,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Andrea Shandro</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Not All Group Savings Providers are Equal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The group savings market has shifted in recent years, and the provider your organization chose years ago may no longer be the best fit. Especially with newer entrants, there’s a higher bar for better capabilities and fees.



Here's a plain-language breakdown of who the players are, what sets them apart, and how to decide between them.]]></description><link>https://www.lesliegroup.com/post/not-all-group-savings-providers-are-equal</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4be3e30e6d4656949e64bf</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:54:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/352d01_a79bef28d20243d8a5fdbad50b81d4f0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Andrea Shandro</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bill 11: What It Means for Your Alberta Benefits Plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta’s Bill 11 is one of the most consequential pieces of legislation in a generation to affect healthcare and group benefits in the province. This article outlines what you need to know, and what steps we recommend you take now.]]></description><link>https://www.lesliegroup.com/post/bill-11-what-it-means-for-your-alberta-benefits-plan</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4bfc9ff7b480551f160449</guid><category><![CDATA[Articles]]></category><category><![CDATA[Group Benefits Plans]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 19:19:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/352d01_aa178157a2004bf5a94e418fab02276e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_810,h_450,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Andrea Shandro</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What the 2025 Benefits Survey Tells Us — And What to Do About It]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every year, one of Canada's largest benefits surveys gives us a window into how plan members and plan sponsors are really doing. This year's results are worth paying attention to because they point to where the biggest opportunities are.]]></description><link>https://www.lesliegroup.com/post/what-the-2025-benefits-survey-tells-us-and-what-to-do-about-it</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4c0350a178a38b32c9abaa</guid><category><![CDATA[Group Benefits Plans]]></category><category><![CDATA[Articles]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/352d01_27635e7ddc6b48cc95d90731394987da~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_810,h_450,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Andrea Shandro</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your Benefits Plan and the Drug Landscape: What's Changing in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The drug landscape is shifting faster than most employers realize. New medications are making headlines, costs are climbing, and employees are coming to HR with questions that weren't on anyone's radar a few years ago.]]></description><link>https://www.lesliegroup.com/post/your-benefits-plan-and-the-drug-landscape-what-s-changing-in-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4c0661f7b480551f161d39</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/352d01_b9371fdd377f469599b91064dcbce58c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_810,h_450,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Andrea Shandro</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>