One expert encourages employers to avoid a ‘use it or lose it’ approach, while another emphasizes the value of encouraging benefits usage as an attraction…
Kraft Heinz Canada is reimagining family benefits to reflect a broader, more inclusive definition of caregiving and employee well-being. The company is reframing these benefits…
As employers and employees grapple with inflation, political turbulence and an economic slowdown, consultants are stepping up to offer support. That uncertainty also extends to…
While workplace savings programs have traditionally focused on retirement, there has been a shift in recent years to facilitate employees’ changing financial priorities and savings…
Peter Shaker’s job requires him to stay connected with the financial world, its economic movement and any developing investment trends — mainly, what’s making people…
While many people know the reward of a hard day’s work goes well beyond a salary, an increasing number of employees don’t understand the real…
The organization’s chief human resources officer discusses innovative caregiver support, early wage access and how SE Health is tackling workforce housing concerns. Q: What new…
Three years ago, I wrote an editorial for our inaugural DEI Issue heralding the overdue and rising attention that was being bestowed on diversity, equity…
Five years after the coronavirus pandemic normalized the concept of remote working, academic and union thought leaders agree there’s no evidence supporting return-to-office mandates. Mark…
At Metrolinx, diversity, equity and inclusion are more than just initiatives, they’re woven into the fabric of how the Ontario transportation agency operates. “We know…
It’s a generally recognized fact that institutional investors in the Nordic region pioneered the approach to sustainable investing, including incorporating environmental, social and governance factors.…
Eddy Ng remembers 2020 as a landmark year for diversity, equity and inclusion as the corporate world responded to the public outcry that followed the…
The Canadian pension risk transfer market reached record-breaking demand in 2024 with $11 billion in deals at the end of the year, eclipsing the $7.8…
Last year, the Ontario Municipal Employees’ Retirement System embarked on a journey to redefine its risk management strategy, with the process pushing the organization to…
Defined contribution pension plan sponsors are navigating the demands of a strict asset allocation guideline in accordance with Islam by incorporating Sharia-compliant funds into their…
The company’s director of corporate human resources services discusses a new women’s health initiative, the challenge presented by GLP-1 drugs and the Ukrainian art of…
For most of the decade since I joined Benefits Canada, it feels like the pension industry has been moving at a snail’s pace. Don’t get…
The benefits of artificial intelligence go hand in hand with the many risks, but the pension industry’s requirements around fiduciary responsibility and governance, as well…
Awarding employees in a genuine manner for their accomplishments at work and in the community can go a long way to support employee recognition and…
While many benefits plan sponsors have traditionally considered moving their plan from an insured arrangement to an administrative-services only model upon reaching a certain threshold…
With a second Donald Trump presidency unleashing global uncertainty, emerging markets nations are forging new alliances and building a foundation for sustainable long-term growth. Indeed,…
In an increasingly uncertain investment landscape, the Nova Scotia Pension Services Corp. is aiming to become more hands-on with its investment implementation. “Each asset class…
The software company’s chief people officer discusses family-building benefits, managing a fully remote workforce and quiet days with her four rescue animals. Q: What new…
It’s been nearly two years since I slept through the night — my 15-month-old daughter is still waking up to nurse and I wasn’t sleeping…
While research so far indicates being a mental-health first aid trainee is neither clearly beneficial or harmful, it’s also important to consider potential risks and…