b'MEMBER SAVINGS SPOTLIGHTQ: What trends are you seeing in employee benefits or retirement planning that construction firms should be aware of? A:Millennials and Generation Z are motivated by choice! Receiving flexible spending FROM PAYROLLoptions and a solid retirement savings plan are highly valued.HEADACHES Q: Can you share an example ofhow Ellement has helped a construction company achieve TO PEACE OF MIND: measurable results? WCAS PARTNERSHIPA:We align with the financial objectives and human resource WITH ELLEMENT requirements of each company we work with. Working with our client partners to provide demonstrated value during Benefits. Pensions. Compliance. Administration. What beganrecruitment or assisting through a tough HR issue or project to finding in the 1980s as a limited benefits offering has grown into onesavings during a cash crunchwe of WCAs most valued member programs. Since partneringbecome an extension of your internal with the association in the early 2000s, Ellement Consultingteam and provide support that keeps your valued people focused on their Group has helped evolve and expand the benefits andcore objectives. We also provide retirement options available to member companies consistent reporting, education and communication for employee programs delivering rate stability, flexibility and personalized supportand a team of dedicated advocates designed for the construction industry. We spoke withto assist employees and their families Kerry McWhinney, senior account manager, to learn howso they do not have to navigate these programs on their own or seek help from this longstanding partnership continues to create value foradministrative staff inside your company.members and their teams. Q: For WCA members interested in learning more, whats the bestfirst step? Q: How did the partnership betweenQ: What types of group benefits andA:We are thrilled to hear WCA and Ellement come about,services does Ellement provide thatfrom members who may and what makes it a valuable fit forhelp WCA members strengthen theirwant to learn more. We will companies in construction?businesses or support provide a comparison of A:The origin storytheir employees?your current programs and starts in the 80s withA:The programs are built tono-obligation quotes for any member the development of asupport attraction, retentioncompany in good standing with the very limited benefitsand tax-effective strategiesWCA. You can find us onlineoffering. In the earlyfor member companies. Theat ellement.ca. 2000s, we began working closely withprograms offer extensive Ron Hambley and expanded the limitedoptions and the ability to evolve with your offering over the years into the richbusiness. Our Plan Member Advocacy benefits and retirement programs thatTeam supports employees and theirEXPLORE BENEFITS BUILTare available to member companiesfamilies and provides administrativeFOR CONSTRUCTIONtoday. With unprecedented rate stabilitysupport to member companies andLearn how WCAs partnership with and flexible design elements meant totheir finance and administrative staff. support the construction industry, weThis creates tremendous value forEllement can support your business have grown the program exponentiallyparticipating companies. Coupled withand your people. Contact Jaqueline at and still have member companies whothe stable rates in this program, WCAmembership@winnipegconstruction.ca have participated in the program for wellmembers can count on best-in-classor 204-775-8664.over 25 years. service and cost-effective value.20 BUILD MANITOBAwinnipegconstruction.ca'