Canadian employers in sectors that have been hardest hit by the U.S. trade war can support employees’ mental and financial wellness by communicating clearly about…
CAA Club Group’s win in Benefits Canada’s 2024 Workplace Benefits Awards is reinforcing the company’s efforts to provide a comprehensive wellness program to its employees,…
Ontario Power Generation is shining a spotlight on mental health in support of Mental Health Week from May 5-11, as well as National Child and…
Amid ongoing geopolitical tension, the U.S. trade war and the rising cost of living, it’s important for employers to provide a psychological safe workplace, says…
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…
Calling all employers and plan sponsors — the 2025 Workplace Benefits Awards will open for entries on Monday, March 31. This year, Benefits Canada is…
An article on how employers can support employees’ mental health amid the ongoing threat of U.S. tariffs was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past…
While two-thirds (67 per cent) of U.K. employers say their benefits package has had a positive impact on the overall well-being of employees, fewer than…
Amid the ongoing tariff dispute between Canada and the U.S., employers can support employee mental health by reminding them of available mental-health benefits and being…
Most Canadian benefits plan sponsors (89 per cent) and members (73 per cent) agree their workplace environment supports mental wellness, according to the 2024 Benefits…
Social media is breathing new life into employers’ pension communications, helping to make the benefit resonate with different audiences and offering organizations a far wider…
The YVR’s manager of workplace well-being discusses new mental-health initiatives, supporting a growing workforce and landscape photography. Q: What new programs or initiatives are you…
When a company is undergoing a merger or acquisition, it’s important to maintain consistency regarding benefits plans and streamline the process as much as possible.…
The hospitality company’s pension and benefits manager discusses gen Z in the workforce, student debt repayment programs and family vacations. Q: What new programs or…
The workplace programs, tools and supports that employees value have changed over the last four years, leading many employers to pause certain office perks, such…
On Oct. 18 in Toronto, the 2024 Healthy Outcomes Conference brought together nearly 140 benefits plan sponsors, experts and other industry thought leaders to exchange…
Plan sponsors are facing the perfect storm of rising benefits costs, a surge in chronic disease prevalence and fierce competition for top talent. All the…
During the coronavirus pandemic, McCarthy Tétrault elevated its well-being program and made sure employees had access to the resources they needed. But within a couple…
The pharmaceutical company’s director of benefits and recognition discusses the needs of a multigenerational workforce, the role of diversity, equity and inclusion in benefits plans…
IMAX Corp. won the Benefits Plan Communications award at Benefits Canada’s 2024 Workplace Benefits Awards on Oct. 18 for its use of engaging technology tools to…
Benefits Canada is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2024 Workplace Benefits Awards. The awards, which were presented at the end of the 2024 Healthy…
The Regional Municipality of Peel is enhancing its communication strategy with its employee service centre, says Deborah Arsenault, the regional government’s chief human resources officer.…
The insurance company’s vice-president and head of human resources discusses embracing artificial intelligence and taking time to sit back, relax and connect with family. Q:…
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…
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…