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The definitive guide to flexible benefit programs in Canada – completely revised and updated.

Now in a new third edition, Canadian Handbook of Flexible Benefits offers everything organizations need to know about designing, implementing, communicating, and administering a successful flexible benefits program. The 2007 Handbook is equally relevant to employers introducing a new plan and to those looking for insight and direction on maintaining an existing program.

This edition answers the question "What’s new in flex?" and includes up-to-date information on:

• the expansion in the range of flexible programs in the last decade, from simplified to total compensation designs;
• incorporating the numerous innovations in health care cost management into a flexible program;
• legal aspects of flexible benefits, including the latest word from Canada Revenue Agency on converting taxable performance bonuses to pretax benefits;
• administration alternatives, including outsourcing, co-sourcing and multi-process outsourcing;
• Completely new material covering:
  • retiree flexible benefit programs,
  • maintaining and revitalizing an existing plan
  • flex for executives,
  • special considerations for specific provinces,
  • case studies of companies that have successfully implemented flexible benefits, and
  • flexible benefit developments in eight countries on five continents.