The SPM Podcast

Recorded Live! FINAL EPISODE of the "Kick COVID to the Curb" Series

FINAL EPISODE: View from the Front Lines Industry leaders chime in on lessons learned from the pandemic, changes that are here to stay and their outlook on the future. A facilitated panel discussion with employers from a cross-section of industries including Clinical Research (Lisa Harrison), Hospitality (Mike Smith), Travel (Chris Ryan), and Manufacturing (Robert Monchamp).

Recorded Live! Episode 5 of the "Kick COVID to the Curb" Series

Episode 5: Navigating a New Legal Landscape COVID has added a number of necessary but temporary legal considerations for employers and employees. Will there be a permanent legal legacy? What a post-pandemic world looks like in the world of employment law. Presented by Ron LeClair and Nic Preston of LeClair and Associates.

Recorded Live! Episode 4 of the "Kick COVID to the Curb" Series

Episode 4: Remote Work - Here to Stay or Just a Fad? The pandemic created a sudden and rapid shift to remote work that has shattered the workplace paradigm. While some employers have fully embraced remote work, others are eager to return to traditional practices. Most are unsure how all of this plays out. A facilitated panel featuring employers embracing 3 different perspectives: Back to the office (Terry Gillis), Fully Remote (Robin Minielly) and Hybrid as the new normal (Angela Zehr).

Recorded Live! Episode 3 of the "Kick COVID to the Curb" Series

Episode 3: Canary in the Coal Mine: How COVID Created Financial Awareness 43% of Canadians describe their financial situation as “challenged” or “struggling.” With mounting debt, escalating housing costs and ongoing worries about the ability to save for retirement, financial wellness is fast becoming an employer priority. Employers can help employees relieve stress and create a path to financial freedom through financial wellness, literacy and sound financial planning tools and resources. A facilitated panel featuring 3 generations of financial planners: Mike Sheffar, Matt Churchill and Lewis Kent of SPM Benefits.

Recorded Live! Episode 2 of the "Kick COVID to the Curb" Series

Episode 2: The Future of Employee Health, Wellness and Happiness Presented by: Chad Dawson. A year in the pandemic has left the mental health and wellness of Canadians in a precarious position. A wait-and-see approach will fall seriously short. Proactive employers will embrace new, innovative health, wellness, and happiness strategies now to help employees rise to the challenges of a post-pandemic world.