Congratulations to Paul Crossdale CEO, Excellence Awards 2025 CEO of the Year
We are proud to share that Paul Crossdale has been recognized at the Excellence Awards 2025, a national celebration of Canada’s top CEOs who are driving innovation, growth, and meaningful impact. This honour highlights leaders who are shaping the future of Canadian business.Paul’s commitment to strategic development, continuous improvement, and people-focused leadership has strengthened our organization and set a strong foundation for long-term success. His ability to inspire teams and champion new ideas continues to make a lasting difference.
Please join us in congratulating Paul on this well-deserved achievement and milestone in his leadership journey!

Something big is coming to benefitsConnect! Tune in on December 8th for an exciting announcement.
Strong Partnerships create stronger workplaces
We’re excited to share that benefitsConnect was highlighted in a recent article by HR Reporter featuring HJV Equipment’s commitment to innovation, growth, and a people-first culture.
The piece showcases how our partnership supports their focus on efficiency, care for the individual, and delivering a seamless benefits experience for their team — all while ensuring they’re built for the future.
We’re proud to stand beside organizations like HJV who put their people at the heart of everything they do.

CommonWealth Panel
Last week, the Common Wealth team came together from across Canada for their first-ever in-person summit—an exciting milestone focused on collaboration, innovation, and strengthening value for members and partners.

As part of the agenda, Andrew Noble, Director of Group Savings at benefitsConnect, joined a panel discussion to share his insights on the evolving Canadian retirement landscape.
Andrew’s perspectives helped spark thoughtful conversations around industry trends, the future of group savings, and how organizations can continue to drive meaningful value for employers and plan members. We are proud to highlight his role in advancing the conversation on retirement innovation.
Travelling this Holiday season?
Mental Health Support for the Festive Season

The holiday season often brings joy and togetherness, yet for some, it can be a challenging , stressful and lonely time. We encourage you to explore the mental health resources available with your Group benefit plan and or Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support employees during the holiday season, and take the time to make sure those resources are accessible.
Unsure of where to start? Reach out to your Client Success Representative for assistance.
Perk of the Month

