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The definitive guide to flexible benefit programs in Canada – completely revised and updated. <p>Now in a new third edition, <i>Canadian Handbook of Flexible Benefits</i> offers everything organizations need to know about designing, implementing, communicating, and administering a successful flexible benefits program. The 2007 <i>Handbook</i> is equally relevant to employers introducing a new plan and to those looking for insight and direction on maintaining an existing program.</p> <p>This edition answers the question "What’s new in flex?" and includes up-to-date information on:</p> <ul> <li>the expansion in the range of flexible programs in the last decade, from simplified to total compensation designs;</li> <li>incorporating the numerous innovations in health care cost management into a flexible program;</li> <li>legal aspects of flexible benefits, including the latest word from Canada Revenue Agency on converting taxable performance bonuses to pretax benefits;</li> <li>administration alternatives, including outsourcing, co-sourcing and multi-process outsourcing;</li> <li>Completely new material covering: <ul> <li>retiree flexible benefit programs,</li> <li>maintaining and revitalizing an existing plan</li> <li>flex for executives,</li> <li>special considerations for specific provinces,</li> <li>case studies of companies that have successfully implemented flexible benefits, and</li> <li>flexible benefit developments in eight countries on five continents.</li> </ul> </li> </ul>