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Standard Chartered rolling out global parental leave benefits

Standard Chartered is rolling out enhanced global parental leave benefits, effective Sept. 1. The bank is standardizing the amount of parental leave it offers, providing parents…

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  • September 1, 2023 August 30, 2023
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How employers can help prevent post-vacation burnout

Though summer is drawing to a close, employers can help employees prevent post-vacation burnout year-round by balancing their workloads and offering extensive mental-health supports, says Dr.…

Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on the Ontario Court of Appeal upholding its decision in the Brewers Retail Inc. pension case was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the…

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  • September 1, 2023 August 31, 2023
  • 09:00

Union calling for better benefits, pension accrual for wildland firefighters

Improved benefits and pensions are needed for wildland firefighters amid the unprecedented amount of wildfires in Canada this year, says Bert Blundon, president of the National Union…

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Majority of U.S. 401(k) plan sponsors making changes by end of year: survey

The majority (95 per cent) of U.S. 401(k) plan sponsors say they intend to change their plan design by the end of the year, according…

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  • August 30, 2023 August 30, 2023
  • 15:00

Percentage of Canadians working from home declining in 2023: survey

One in five (20 per cent) Canadians reported working from home in May 2023, declining slightly from 22 per cent in May 2022 and 24 per cent in…

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  • August 30, 2023 August 30, 2023
  • 09:00
Employers embracing diversity, but more work to be done

Survey finds fewer Canadians working from home permanently in 2023

Fewer Canadians are working from home permanently in 2023, according to a new survey by Aviva Canada. Just 19 per cent of survey respondents said…

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  • August 28, 2023 August 28, 2023
  • 15:00

PwC Canada improving parental leave with specialized coaching, leadership training

PricewaterhouseCoopers Canada is improving its parental leave policy with specialized coaching and leadership training for employees. As part of its Me + PwC program, the…

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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on the most recent changes to the Canada Labour Code was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the last week. Here are the five most…

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  • August 25, 2023 August 25, 2023
  • 09:00
Using AI to gauge employee well-being, satisfaction

Canadian employees have mixed emotions about impact of AI on career, skills: survey

Canadian employees are feeling a mixture of emotions about the use of generative artificial intelligence, with 27 per cent saying it will have a positive…

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  • August 24, 2023 August 24, 2023
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‘Bare minimum’ workdays helping employees relax, recharge after condensed workweek: expert

With hybrid working emerging as the frontrunner in the evolving workplace, ‘bare minimum’ workdays is one of many flexible working policies employers are testing to…

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Nearly half of U.S. employees feeling burnt out at work: survey

Despite incidences of burnout dropping five percentage points over the past year, two-fifths (45 per cent) of U.S. employees say they’re feeling burnt out at…

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  • August 23, 2023 August 23, 2023
  • 15:00
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How recent Canada Labour Code updates are impacting federally regulated employers

There have been several changes to the Canada Labour Code in recent months. Here’s an overview of what’s happened and what’s on the horizon for…

Nearly half of working Canadian women disappointed with employer’s support during maternity leave: survey

Nearly half of Canadian women employees say they’re dissatisfied with their organizations’ support during maternity leave, according to a survey by Maturn. The survey, which…

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  • March 26, 2024 March 25, 2024
  • 09:00

Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on how transparency and communication are key for employers planning to pay out executive bonuses was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com. Here are…

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  • March 22, 2024 March 21, 2024
  • 09:00

Employers paying out executive bonuses can avoid criticism by embracing transparency

Increased sensitivity around executive bonus compensation is pushing employers to prioritize transparency and communication when explaining why bonuses were awarded. The compensation method has seen…

What employers need to know about determining remote workers’ province of employment

The Canada Revenue Agency’s guidance for determining a full-time remote worker’s province of employment for payroll deduction purposes, which came into force on Jan. 1,…

U.S., U.K. delivery, ride-hailing drivers stop work on Valentine’s Day over pay, employee benefits

Thousands of ride-hailing and delivery workers in the U.S. and the U.K. went on strike on Valentine’s Day, calling for higher pay and other changes…

CRA clarifying how employers must determine province of employment for remote workers

The Canadian Revenue Agency is providing guidance for employers to determine the province of employment for full-time employees who are working remotely. As of Jan.…

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  • February 13, 2024 February 13, 2024
  • 09:00

47% of Canadian employees relying on workplace benefits to improve well-being: report

Nearly half (47 per cent) of Canadian employees say they’re interested in improving their well-being and plan on using workplace benefits to do so, according…

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  • March 28, 2024 March 27, 2024
  • 09:00

Employers can support different generations with flexibility, empathetic leadership: expert

Employers can support a multigenerational workforce by understanding each generations’ needs and offering flexibility and empathetic leadership, says Darryl Wright, a partner at Ernst &…

71% of Canadian employees considering leaving their jobs in 2024: survey

Nearly three-quarters (71 per cent) of employees in Canada are considering leaving their current jobs and exploring better opportunities elsewhere this year, according to a…

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  • March 25, 2024 March 22, 2024
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