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Half of Canadian BIPOC employees feel uncomfortable or unwelcome at work: survey

Roughly half of Black, Indigenous and people of colour employees in Canada report feeling uncomfortable or unwelcome in the workplace, especially those aged 30 to…

  • By: Staff
  • February 1, 2024 February 14, 2024
  • 09:00

Baby boomers are the happiest employees in the workplace: survey

For the 13th consecutive month, baby boomers are the happiest generation in the workplace, reporting an average happiness level of 7.1 on a scale of…

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  • January 31, 2024 January 31, 2024
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North American companies continue to link executive pay programs to ESG measures: report

The adoption of environmental, social and governance measures in executive incentive plans continues to increase across markets, especially in North America, according to a new…

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  • January 30, 2024 January 30, 2024
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How employers can support remote workers in regions affected by conflict, natural disasters

The coronavirus pandemic has given rise to the ‘work-from-anywhere’ trend, but what happens when remote employees are working from regions suddenly affected by natural disasters…

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

An article on the funded position of Canadian defined benefit pension plans was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com. Here are the five top HR, benefit,…

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  • January 26, 2024 January 25, 2024
  • 09:00
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Majority of Canadian employers expecting hiring challenges in 2024: survey

A majority (89 per cent) of Canadian employers are expecting to face hiring challenges in 2024, according to a new survey from Express Employment Professionals.…

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  • January 25, 2024 January 25, 2024
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Fewer U.S. remote workers receiving promotions compared to hybrid, in-office employees: survey

Fewer than half (42 per cent) of U.S. employees who worked remotely full time in 2023 say they received a promotion, compared to those who…

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  • January 25, 2024 January 24, 2024
  • 09:00

Employers can use Bell Let’s Talk Day to normalize mental-health discussions, taking leave: expert

Employers can use Bell Let’s Talk Day to normalize talking about mental health and reflect on whether they’re ‘walking the talk,’ says Janet Candido, founder and…

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Survey finds two-fifths of U.S. employees didn’t receive a raise in the last year

Two-fifths of U.S. employees say they didn’t receive a raise in the last year and those who did received raises that were 25 per cent…

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  • January 19, 2024 January 19, 2024
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on how the federal government should ensure its new Canadian Dental Care Plan doesn’t displace existing employer-sponsored dental coverage was the most-read story…

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  • January 19, 2024 January 18, 2024
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Decision raises questions about dependent contractors’ entitlement to reasonable notice

A recent Canada Industrial Relations Board decision has raised questions about the threshold that individuals must meet to be considered dependent contractors who are therefore…

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68% of global employers view talent attraction, economic growth uncertainty as business threats: survey

More than two-thirds of global employers view the lack of key talent and uncertain economic growth (68 per cent for both) as the top threats…

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  • January 19, 2024 January 18, 2024
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Majority of Canadian employees satisfied with their job: Stats Can

On a scale of one to 10, the majority (80 per cent) of Canadian employees rate their level of job satisfaction between seven and 10,…

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  • January 17, 2024 January 17, 2024
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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
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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
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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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Federal minimum wage rising to $17.30 per hour on April 1

The federal minimum wage is rising to $17.30 per hour, effective April 1. The increase from $16.65 reflects the increase in the annual average consumer…