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Back to basics on total rewards statements

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…

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Q&A with SE Health’s Matt Snyder

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…

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Editorial: DEI’s non-linear evolution will carry on despite backlash

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…

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Head to head: Should employers be mandating employees back to the office?

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…

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How Metrolinx is prioritizing resources and support for women in the workplace

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…

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A closer look at the Nordic countries’ approach to sustainable investing

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.…

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2025 Top 40 Money Managers Report: How institutional investors are grappling with the DEI backlash

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…

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2025 Top 100 Pension Funds Report: What are the latest trends in de-risking as DB plans enter surplus territory?

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…

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How the OMERS is redefining risk management

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…

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Are Sharia-compliant investment funds becoming more common in DC lineups?

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…

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Q&A with Canadian Bank Note Company’s Michelle Kostiuk

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…

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Editorial: The more things change, the more they stay the same

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…

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Head to head: Are there underlying risks in using AI and machine learning in pension administration and governance?

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…

Editorial: Mental-health support from a corporate, national and gendered perspective

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…

Head to head: Are employers responsible for employee mental health in an uncertain economic environment?

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…

How Pratt & Whitney’s winning mental-health program supports employees, strengthens leadership

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…