Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. In this episode, we explore how tech startups and scale-ups are redefining employee benefits to stay competitive, control costs, and support a modern, wellness-driven workforce.

Joining us is Chris Gory, Founder and President of Orchard Benefits, a consultancy dedicated to helping Canada’s most innovative tech companies design data-driven, sustainable benefits plans. With experience advising over 110 tech startups, Chris brings deep expertise in benchmarking, insurance strategy, and emerging HR technologies.

Key Highlights:

1. Modern Benefits for Tech Talent: How startups are shifting toward flexible, wellness-focused plans.
    
2. Benchmarking for Smarter Decisions: How data comparisons prevent costly over-investment in benefit plans.
    
3. The Orchard Advantage: How tech-centric advisory and chatbots elevate employee and HR experiences.
    
4. Emerging Trends in Benefits: The rise of mental health tools, virtual care, and lifestyle spending accounts.
    
5. Leadership & Future Vision: Chris’s lessons from the tech ecosystem and his vision for data-driven benefits.

Special Thanks to Our Partners:

• RBC: https://www.rbcroyalbank.com/dms/business/accounts/beyond-banking/index.html
• UPS: https://solutions.ups.com/ca-beunstoppable.html?WT.mc_id=BUSMEWA
• Google: https://www.google.ca/
• A1 Global College: https://a1globalcollege.ca/
• ADP Canada: https://www.adp.ca/en.aspx

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Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as direct financial or business advice. Always consult with a qualified professional for advice specific to your situation.