69% of Canadian workers experiencing symptoms related to burnout: survey
More than two-thirds (69 per cent) of Canadian employees say they’ve experienced symptoms that can develop into burnout, according to a new survey by Pollara…
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on how national dental-care and pharmacare programs will impact unionized employees was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top…
- By: Staff
- October 4, 2024 October 3, 2024
- 09:00
Canadian insurers paid out record $128BN in health, retirement benefits in 2023: CLHIA
Canada’s life and health insurers paid out a record $128 billion in health and retirement benefits last year, up from $114 billion in 2022, according…
- By: Staff
- October 3, 2024 October 1, 2024
- 15:00
Gen Z employees focusing on well-being, flexibility: survey
Eight in 10 generation Z employees say employers have a responsibility to support the psychological (83 per cent) and physical (81 per cent) well-being of…
- By: Staff
- October 3, 2024 October 2, 2024
- 09:00
How national dental-care, pharmacare programs will impact unionized employees
The Canada Dental Care Plan will help make dental services more accessible for unionized employees who don’t currently have a dental program within their contract,…
- By: Lauren Bailey
- October 2, 2024 October 2, 2024
- 09:00
Survey finds 47% of working mothers say transition, communication plan could improve maternity leave
Half (47 per cent) of Canadian working mothers say an overall transition and communication plan would have improved their transition to maternity leave and return…
- By: Staff
- October 1, 2024 September 30, 2024
- 09:00
Truth and Reconciliation: Redbrick educating employees on issues impacting Indigenous Canadians
Victoria-based technology company Redbrick is marking the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation by educating employees on issues impacting Indigenous Canadians. Earlier in September, the…
- By: Sadie Janes
- September 30, 2024 September 27, 2024
- 09:00
Survey finds 56% of Canadian workers reporting reduced productivity due to financial concerns
More than half (56 per cent) of Canadian employees say they’re less productive at work due to financial concerns, according to a new survey by…
- By: Staff
- September 27, 2024 September 27, 2024
- 15:00
Canadians with employer-sponsored health benefits 20% more likely to seek care when needed: survey
Canadians with an employer-provided benefits plan are 20 per cent more likely to seek care when needed and 25 per cent more likely to report…
- By: Staff
- September 27, 2024 September 30, 2024
- 09:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on how the Canadian Association of Pension Supervisory Authorities’ updated capital accumulation plan guideline will impact plan sponsors and members was the most-read story…
- By: Staff
- September 27, 2024 September 26, 2024
- 09:00
Benefits use, plan sustainability top of mind for major Canadian employers: 2024 BCHS report launch
The 2024 Benefits Canada Healthcare Survey highlighted the perfect storm plan sponsors are facing: trying to strike the right balance between competitive benefits and plan…
- By: Kelsey Rolfe
- September 26, 2024 September 23, 2024
- 09:00
Work still to be done to address mental-health risks in the workplace: 2024 BCHS report launch
Benefits plan sponsors’ efforts to reduce stigma around mental-health challenges and encourage employees to bring their whole selves to work are bearing fruit, said benefits…
- By: Kelsey Rolfe
- September 25, 2024 September 23, 2024
- 09:00
Survey finds 33% of North American workers report declining financial situation
A third (33 per cent) of North American workers say they’re financially worse off than a year ago and have financial issues that are negatively…
- By: Staff
- September 24, 2024 September 20, 2024
- 15:00
How plan sponsors can support employees going through a divorce
Going through a divorce can be an extremely stressful and emotional experience and, unsurprisingly, the impacts can spill into the workplace. “[Employees may be] at…
- By: Kelsey Rolfe
- September 13, 2024 September 12, 2024
- 08:54
Sounding Board: What plan sponsors should know about pharmacare
Plan sponsors worried about the expense and sustainability of their drug plan might initially embrace a pharmacare plan, hoping to shift drug costs to a…
- By: Suzanne Lepage and Carolyne Eagan
- June 27, 2024 June 26, 2024
- 09:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pensions and investment stories of the week
An article on the Ontario Court of Appeal’s affirmation of a $1.5 million punitive damages award was the most-read article on BenefitsCanada.com this week. Here are the…
- By: Staff
- February 9, 2024 February 8, 2024
- 09:00
24% of U.S. employees caring for child, adult dependants more likely to leave job: survey
A quarter (24 per cent) of U.S. employees who are in a caregiving role for both a child and dependent adult are more likely to…
- By: Staff
- September 16, 2024 September 16, 2024
- 15:00
Survey finds 54% of Canadian employees say affordability a barrier to improving well-being
More than half (54 per cent) of Canadian employees say affordability is among the top barriers to improving their well-being, according to a new survey…
- By: Staff
- September 16, 2024 September 13, 2024
- 09:00
Canadian employers focusing on workers’ emotional well-being in post-pandemic era: survey
More than two-thirds (68 per cent) of Canadian employers say employees’ emotional well-being continues to be their main wellness focus as they navigate challenges posed…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- September 9, 2024 September 6, 2024
- 09:00
61% of Canadian workers say return-to-workplace mandates impose financial burden: survey
Nearly two-thirds (61 per cent) of Canadian employees say return-to-worksite mandates impose a financial burden, a percentage that increases to 70 per cent among hybrid…
- By: Staff
- May 22, 2024 May 22, 2024
- 15:00
New incentives could boost satisfaction with in-person work, but few employers are making changes
Justin Ryan Horton has two jobs. When he’s not working 24-hour shifts as a firefighter, he’s working as an administrative assistant for a local community…
- By: Wyatte Grantham-Philips, the Associated Press
- November 29, 2023 November 29, 2023
- 15:00
U.S. government launching initiative to encourage more employee ownership
The U.S. Department of Labor is launching an employee ownership initiative to encourage more employers and employees to take advantage of these opportunities. The new…
- By: Staff
- July 26, 2023 July 25, 2023
- 09:00