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Johnson’s win elevates ‘no deal’ Brexit risks to U.K. economy

With Boris Johnson confirmed as the next leader of the Conservative Party and British prime minister, the outlook for the British economy has become murkier…

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The Caisse highlights growing concern about SNC-Lavalin

SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. is slashing its profit forecast for the third time this year as the company’s new chief executive officer veers away from construction…

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Morneau Shepell names VP and practice leader, asset and risk management

Morneau Shepell Ltd. has appointed Mazen Shakeel as vice-president and practice leader for asset and risk management, effective July 2019. In the new role, he’ll…

  • By: Staff
  • July 23, 2019 January 9, 2021
  • 09:26
FSRA creates new advisory committees on pension sector matters

FSRA creates new advisory committees on pension sector matters

The Financial Services Regulatory Authority is creating three new technical advisory committees, which will provide advice and feedback to the regulator on pension sector related matters…

  • By: Staff
  • July 23, 2019 November 30, 2020
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Behaviour analytics can be used to detect employee burnout: survey

Behaviour analytics can be used to detect employee burnout: survey

Behavioural analytics can be used to detect when employees are suffering from symptoms of burnout, according to a new survey by Gurucul, a global security and…

  • By: Staff
  • July 23, 2019 November 11, 2020
  • 09:00

How to tie workplace philanthropy into employee engagement, wellness

Most organizations support charities in their communities through a variety of means — donations supporting specific initiatives, sponsorships, by purchasing tables for events or donating…

  • July 23, 2019 November 12, 2020
  • 08:00
Morneau Shepell names Mazen Shakeel vice-president

Morneau Shepell names Mazen Shakeel vice-president

Morneau Shepell Ltd. has appointed Mazen Shakeel as vice-president and practice leader for asset and risk management, effective July 2019. In the new role, he’ll assist plan…

  • By: Staff
  • July 22, 2019 November 12, 2020
  • 16:00
Employers expecting to use more freelancers, rely less on full-time staff: survey

Employers expecting to use more freelancers, rely less on full-time staff: survey

Employers are expecting to use an increasing number of contingent workers and correspondingly decrease their reliance on full-time employees, according to new research by Willis Towers Watson.…

  • By: Staff
  • July 22, 2019 November 12, 2020
  • 15:00
Are institutional portfolios prepared for the next market tumble?

Are institutional portfolios prepared for the next market tumble?

Institutional portfolios have been tilted towards growth assets as they’ve reached for higher returns during the bull market of the last decade. But as the…

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Key considerations for investors seeking alpha through active strategies

In the age old question of whether passive or active investing is the best course, a new paper from Mercer proposed a simple answer: it…

  • By: Staff
  • July 22, 2019 January 9, 2021
  • 09:11
Scotiabank looks to employee data to tackle gender diversity

Scotiabank looks to employee data to tackle gender diversity

When Scotiabank was looking to find new ways to close the gender gap, it turned to what it had been deploying in nearly every other facet of…

Taking a longer-term approach to private equity

Taking a longer-term approach to private equity

BlackRock Inc. is shaking up the private equity industry with a new longer-term approach to the asset class. In April, the firm announced it was…

Employees suing Yale over fines for not participating in wellness program

Employees suing Yale over fines for not participating in wellness program

The American Association of Retired Persons Foundation and the law firm Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald and Pirrotti have filed a class-action lawsuit on behalf of Yale…

Editorial: To save for the short term or long term, that is the question

In times of increased economic uncertainty, the number of tough financial choices facing the average person seems to rise exponentially. Clashing priorities battle it out:…

Head to head: In the midst of a cost-of-living crisis, should employees contribute to a DC plan or an ESOP?

One employee touts the benefits of an ESOP, while an academic notes it depends on individual financial circumstances and plan design. Morgan Zirul, store manager,…

PepsiCo Canada enhances financial wellness strategy with personalized platform

PepsiCo Canada may be known for quenching thirst and satisfying snack cravings, but the organization’s leadership recently identified another kind of demand: clearer, more personalized…