In the midst of the current backlash against the very concept of diversity, equity and inclusion, VHA Home HealthCare is reinforcing its decades-long focus on…
When Priya*, a 38-year-old consultant at a mid-sized professional services firm, realized the timing wasn’t right to have children, she began exploring egg freezing as…
When Bell Canada was communicating defined contribution plan changes to members in 2024, it turned to artificial intelligence to help personalize its message to all…
Not everyone can say they’ve spent two decades at the same organization, but Candy Wong, portfolio manager of external managers and international strategies at Manitoba’s…
As society’s view on gender identity continues to evolve, so too does the role of gender in shaping the world. A 2023 report by the…
In a year marked by an ongoing trade war and threats of tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump and against a backdrop of rising costs,…
The Human Resources Professionals Association’s vice-president of human experience and innovation shares insights on building future-ready teams, reimagining total rewards and creating meaningful cultural rituals.…
It’s OK to ask for help is a lesson I’m learning very gradually. While I do lean heavily on my immediate family, particularly my parents,…
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…
This year marks Benefits Canada’s fifth annual Mental Health Issue, an initiative introduced in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic as employers ramped up their…
In these uncertain times, there are strategic opportunities to implement mental-health polices, programs and services that provide tangible benefits for both employers and employees. Rebecca…
Known as ‘Inspire,’ Pratt & Whitney Canada’s health and well-being program has evolved since its launch in November 2020, growing with employees’ changing needs, using…