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As Canada’s workforce ages and employees face growing financial pressures, workplace savings plans are becoming an increasingly important part of the overall employee experience. In this session, Sun Life will explore the broader role employers can play in supporting employees’ financial security and retirement readiness through workplace savings. The session will consider how thoughtful plan design can help make workplace savings more inclusive, relevant and effective for a changing Canadian workforce. The presentation will also examine the distinct needs and challenges of small and medium-sized enterprises when establishing and managing accessible workplace savings plans.
- Develop knowledge of workplace savings plans and the role they play in supporting the financial wellness and retirement readiness of Canadians.
- Examine how demographic change, financial stress and evolving employee expectations are influencing workforce needs and employers’ total rewards strategies.
- Learn about the principal capital accumulation plan structures available in Canada
- Explore the workplace savings needs of small and medium-sized enterprises, including simplicity, affordability and administration
Speakers:
Yashar Zarrabian
Yashar Zarrabian is Regional Vice-President, Business Development and Client Relationships, Group Retirement Services at Sun Life Canada. Based in Montréal, he works with employers, advisors and plan sponsors to enhance workplace savings and retirement programs. Yashar is a recognized speaker on retirement readiness, financial wellness, demographic trends and the future of workplace savings in Canada.
Chris Lamanna
Chris Lamanna serves as the Sun Life Essentials Sales Director, Group Retirement Services. Chris drives growth and market expansion in the Small and Medium enterprise segment by identifying and qualifying new business opportunities, managing client and advisor relationships, and closing sales. He combines strategic business development with deep product expertise to deliver comprehensive workplace savings solutions and strengthen Sun Life’s position in the small/medium business market.
Chris has over 12 years of experience in the financial industry, with extensive expertise in Group Retirement Services, sales leadership, client relationship management, omni-channel strategies, and custom marketing programs.