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Majority of Canadians want to continue working remotely post-pandemic: survey

A majority (62 per cent) of Canadians want to continue working from home at least 40 per cent of the work week once the coronavirus…

  • By: Staff
  • October 4, 2021 October 4, 2021
  • 09:00

Study finds burnout, stress symptoms on the rise 18 months into the pandemic

Almost 19 months into the coronavirus pandemic, threats to employee well-being continue to intensify with a 21 per cent rise in burnout and a 17…

  • By: Staff
  • October 4, 2021 October 5, 2021
  • 09:00

A third of Canadians feel unsafe talking about mental health at work: survey

As almost two-thirds (62 per cent) of Canadian employees say emotional, mental and physical fatigue is the top issue affecting them, 37 per cent feel…

  • By: Staff
  • October 1, 2021 October 1, 2021
  • 14:00

New study finds ROI in workplace wellness programs

The majority (81.5 per cent) of plan members participating in digital wellness programs experienced improvements for a wide range of health indicators across 30 months,…

  • By: Staff
  • October 1, 2021 September 30, 2021
  • 09:00

Sun Life’s group benefits, Lumino Health platform rebranding as one division

Sun Life Assurance Co. of Canada’s group benefits and Lumino Health platform are rebranding as Sun Life Health, a new business unit focused on empowering Canadians…

  • By: Staff
  • September 30, 2021 September 30, 2021
  • 09:00
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Financial stress affecting workplace motivation: survey

When employees are financially stressed, they’re distracted and less productive at work and more likely to leave their jobs, according to a new survey by…

  • By: Staff
  • September 29, 2021 September 29, 2021
  • 09:00

New surveys highlight discrepancies in retirement readiness

About a third (36 per cent) of working Canadians and 21 per cent of retirees aren’t confident how much money their retirement income sources will provide…

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  • September 28, 2021 September 27, 2021
  • 09:00
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Majority of City of Toronto staff have received the coronavirus vaccine

Nearly 90 per cent of Toronto public service employees are fully vaccinated against the coronavirus, according to the City of Toronto. Five per cent of…

Pandemic changing ‘must have’ perks for U.S. millennial managers: survey

The coronavirus pandemic is changing what perks millennial managers consider “must haves,” according to a new survey by MetLife Inc. It found millennial managers (ages 26…

  • By: Staff
  • September 24, 2021 September 24, 2021
  • 15:00

97% of United Airlines’ employees vaccinated as mandate deadline approaches

United Airlines says more than 97 per cent of its U.S.-based employees are fully vaccinated against the coronavirus now that there’s less than a week before a…

How will another term for the Liberals impact employers, workers?

A third term for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau means some significant promises with the potential to impact employers and employees may soon become reality. During…

Germany ending coronavirus quarantine sick pay for unvaccinated

Germany is stopping sick pay for unvaccinated people who have to go into quarantine because of the coronavirus. Previously, Germans could claim for income lost due…

Onsite workers citing higher sense of belonging, acceptance than those at home: survey

The majority (68 per cent) of Canadian employees working at their job sites said they feel a greater sense of belonging and acceptance at work…

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  • September 22, 2021 September 21, 2021
  • 09:00

60% of employees say they’re equally productive working at home as in office: survey

A majority (60 per cent) of employees said they’re equally productive at home as in the office and that their overall well-being is as good — or…

  • By: Staff
  • September 22, 2021 September 22, 2021
  • 09:00

How will federal election platforms impact HR, benefits and pensions?

As Canadians head to the polls today, Benefits Canada takes a look at how the federal parties’ campaign promises could impact the human resources, benefits…

  • By: Staff
  • September 20, 2021 September 17, 2021
  • 09:00
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40% of employees reporting difficulty accessing mental-health care: survey

While 53 per cent of employees said their employer has provided good support during the coronavirus pandemic, 40 per cent reported difficulty in accessing mental-health…

  • By: Staff
  • September 20, 2021 September 20, 2021
  • 09:00

Employers offering mix of incentives, upskilling amid labour shortage: survey

Canadian employers are using a mix of perks and upskilling training to attract and retain talent amid a tight labour market, according to a new…

  • By: Staff
  • September 20, 2021 September 20, 2021
  • 09:00
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Editorial: Digital inclusion, employee support, flexibility key in return to the workplace

With restrictions gradually lifting across the country this summer, employers started to turn their attention to their return to the workplace plans. Now, the fourth…

69% of U.S. employers plan to tweak benefits programs amid tight labour market: survey

More than two-thirds (69 per cent) of U.S. employers plan to differentiate and customize their benefits programs over the next two years, according to a…

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  • September 17, 2021 September 17, 2021
  • 09:00

Head to head: Should provincial governments require employers to provide minimum paid sick leave?

Eighteen months into the coronavirus pandemic and counting, one of its hottest topics is still up for debate. Jim Stanford, economist and director of the…

A look at Kraft Heinz Canada’s ‘work anywhere’ program

In the old days, many employers served up one option for employees: work 9-to-5 in the office. Then the pandemic hit. For the past 18…

Women in Canada’s benefits, pension industries discuss gender equity, reversing pandemic-fueled ‘she-cession’

Early in Shannan Corey’s pension career, many of the boards she worked with were dominated by men over the age of 50. Corey, now executive…

How could the federal parties’ childcare platforms affect working parents?

The result of the federal election could have a direct impact on working parents. The Liberal Party made a national $10 a day childcare system…

  • By: Staff
  • September 15, 2021 September 15, 2021
  • 09:00

Health benefits claims paid out to support mental health rose 24% in 2020: CLHIA

Canadian insurers paid out more than $97 billion in benefits from life and health insurance products in 2020, according to the Canadian Life and Health…

  • By: Staff
  • September 15, 2021 September 15, 2021
  • 09:00

Conservatives’ proposed mental-health tax credit step in right direction: experts

If elected, the Conservative Party is promising to help employers prioritize mental health in the workplace. As part of its election platform, the Conservative Party…