Dan’s passion is working with human resource and finance professionals that share the belief there is a better way for employee benefits and broader workforce planning strategies. While human resources is very dynamic, the industry solutions for employee benefits plans are often dated and stale. Dan partners with organizations to develop unique benefit plans solutions that are more innovative than the same old solutions used for 20+ years. Dan is the only Chartered Professional Account advising on employee benefits solutions in the local market.
Time for Change Around “Fat Shaming” and “Weight Loss Shaming” in Employee Benefits
Is it time to rethink how we talk about obesity—and how we support it in employee benefits plans?In this episode of the Better Benefits Podcast, I tackle a difficult but important topic: the stigma surrounding obesity and the emerging trend of weight loss shaming.Key topics include:✅ Why obesity deserves the same respect as other chronic conditions✅ The rise of GLP-1 weight loss drugs and their impact✅ The harmful effects of fat shaming and weight loss shaming✅ Gaps in employee benefits coverage✅ How plan sponsors can support employees more effectively✅ What upcoming biosimilars could mean for affordability in CanadaAs obesity impacts a growing percentage of Canadians, the conversation around treatment, access, and stigma is more important than ever.#EmployeeBenefits (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/employeebenefits) #DanEisner (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/daneisner) #ObesityAwareness (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/obesityawareness) #BetterBenefits (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/betterbenefits) #HRLeadership (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hrleadership) #BenefitsStrategy (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/benefitsstrategy) #MentalHealth (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mentalhealth) #Canada (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/canada)
24 Feb 2026
Should Pet Insurance Be Part of Employee Benefits?
Pet insurance is making headlines again in the employee benefits world — but is it actually a smart move for employers in today’s market?
In this episode, I break down:
Why pet insurance keeps resurfacing in benefits conversations
What happened the last time it gained traction (hello, 2007 👀)
The financial pressures employers are facing today (7% projected benefits inflation in 2026)
Whether pet insurance distracts from core benefits like life, disability, and catastrophic drug coverage
The tax implications many employers aren’t considering
The bigger question: Are we entering a slippery slope of “perk creep”?
As a lifelong dog owner (Bo & Arrow 🐾), I absolutely understand the emotional side of pet ownership. But as an employee benefits advisor, I believe benefits decisions must remain practical and sustainable.
At a time when organizations are struggling to maintain core coverage, we have to ask:
Are we investing where it truly counts?
🎧 Listen now and let me know your thoughts in the comments.
Would pet insurance influence your decision to join an employer?
#EmployeeBenefits #HRStrategy #PetInsurance #TotalRewards #WorkplaceTrends #BenefitsAdvisor
27 Jan 2026
Update on Transparency in Compensation for Employee Benefits Advisors
Transparency in Employee Benefits Advisor Compensation: Why It Still Matters in 2026As we enter 2026, there is still no industry-wide requirement in Canada for employee benefits advisors to disclose how—or how much—they are paid.In this episode, I explore the current state of compensation transparency for employee benefits advisors in Canada, reflect on the rise and withdrawal of the CLHIA’s G19 disclosure guidelines, and discuss why the lack of replacement standards continues to be a missed opportunity for the industry.I also examine:✅ Why advisor compensation transparency matters to plan sponsors✅ How commissions directly impact total benefits program costs✅ The connection between transparency, trust, and long-term client relationships✅ What plan sponsors should be asking their advisors today✅ Why proactive disclosure benefits both advisors and clientsAt ZLC Employee Benefit Solutions, we’ve chosen to take a different path—one grounded in full compensation disclosure, clearly outlined in our annual renewal reports. Our experience has shown that transparency doesn’t weaken relationships; it strengthens them.Transparency isn’t about regulation. It’s about respect, fairness, and accountability.
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