Benefits – Benefits Canada.com https://www.benefitscanada.com Canada's most influential pension and benefits publication for decision-makers Wed, 24 Apr 2024 15:34:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.8 Diabetes medications remain leading drug category for eligible claims in 2023: report https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-benefits/diabetes-medications-remain-leading-drug-category-for-eligible-claims-in-2023-report/ Wed, 24 Apr 2024 13:00:23 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=154574 In 2023, diabetes medications remained the leading drug category for eligible private insurance claims for the second consecutive year, according to Telus Health’s annual drug trends report. The report, based on claims data from more than 15 million plan members in 2023, found the growing prevalence of diabetes, along with expanded heart failure treatment indications and […]

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]]> 43% of U.S. workers would rather get a divorce than return to office: survey https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-wellness/43-of-u-s-workers-would-rather-get-a-divorce-than-return-to-office-survey/ Tue, 23 Apr 2024 19:00:31 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=154558 Two-fifths (43 per cent) of U.S. employees say they’re more afraid of working in an office full time than of losing their romantic relationship or getting a divorce, according to a new survey by LiveCareer. The survey, which polled more than 3,800 employees, also found many workers are more fearful of the prospect of full-time […]

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]]> 69% of U.S. employees say they’d be happier if they had deeper connections with co-workers: survey https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-wellness/69-of-u-s-employees-say-theyd-be-happier-if-they-had-deeper-connections-with-co-workers-survey/ Mon, 22 Apr 2024 13:00:52 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=154500 More than two-thirds (69 per cent) of U.S. employees say they’d be happier if they had deeper connections with work colleagues, according to a survey by technology company Nectar. The survey, which polled 800 U.S. employees, found while a majority (85 per cent) chat with someone outside of their department regularly, just two-fifths speak with someone […]

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]]> Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/top-5-hr-benefits-pension-and-investment-stories-of-the-week-80/ Fri, 19 Apr 2024 13:00:14 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=154428 A story on how Organon Canada is supporting women employees at every stage of their career was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com. Here are the top five human resources, benefits, pension and investment stories of the past week: 1. Organon launching initiative to support women’s career, health journey in the workplace 2. Survey finds 38% of Canadian employees […]

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]]> 70% of employers say it’s impossible to offer all benefits demanded by employees: survey https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-benefits/70-of-employers-say-its-impossible-to-offer-all-benefits-demanded-by-employees-survey/ Fri, 19 Apr 2024 13:00:13 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=154414 While employers recognize employee benefits are an important part of attracting and retaining talent, seven in 10 (70 per cent) say it’s impossible to offer all of the benefits that employees are currently demanding, according to a new survey by the Harris Poll on behalf of Express Services Inc. The survey, which polled more than […]

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]]> PSAC files policy grievance regarding transfer of PSHCP, impacts on plan members https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-benefits/psac-files-policy-grievance-regarding-transfer-of-pshcp-impacts-on-plan-members/ Thu, 18 Apr 2024 13:00:04 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=154226 The Public Service Alliance of Canada recently filed a policy grievance against the Treasury Board for its management of the transfer of the Public Service Health Care Plan to Canada Life Assurance Co., which has impacted tens of thousands of federal public service workers covered under the plan. In 2023, the federal government implemented two […]

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]]> Unifor applies to represent two Amazon fulfilment centres in Metro Vancouver https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/unifor-applies-to-represent-two-amazon-fulfilment-centres-in-metro-vancouver/ Wed, 17 Apr 2024 19:00:06 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=154378 Unifor has filed two applications with the B.C. Labour Relations Board to represent Amazon.com Inc. workers in New Westminster and Delta, B.C. “Workers at Amazon are seeking job security, health and safety and fair wages,” said Lana Payne, the union’s national president, in a press release. The union first announced a drive for Amazon workers in Metro […]

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]]> Feds seeking to boost domestic investments by Canadian institutional investors: budget https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/cir-news-news/feds-seeking-to-boost-domestic-investments-by-canadian-institutional-investors-budget/ Wed, 17 Apr 2024 13:00:53 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=154356 In its 2024 budget on Tuesday, the federal government announced a new working group dedicated to encouraging increased domestic investments by Canadian institutional investors. Former Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz is being tasked to lead an organization that will identify priority investment opportunities in the country for the more than $3 trillion held by […]

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]]> Organon launching initiative to support women’s career, health journey in the workplace https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/organon-launching-initiative-to-support-women-employees-career-health-journey-in-the-workplace/ Tue, 16 Apr 2024 13:00:57 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=154266 Organon Canada’s ‘HER Professional Journey’ initiative is addressing women’s unique health experiences, including fertility, parental leave and menopause, so they can feel supported and empowered in the workplace at every stage of their career. The program, which is led by an employee resource group, helps the organization to further advocate for women and help make […]

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]]> Survey finds 38% of Canadian employees say they spend too much time working https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-wellness/survey-finds-38-of-canadian-employees-say-they-spend-too-much-time-working/ Mon, 15 Apr 2024 13:00:47 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=154254 Two-fifths (38 per cent) of Canadian employees say they spend too much time working and half (52 per cent) of these respondents say they work more than 40 hours per week, according to Telus Health’s latest mental-health index. The survey, which polled 3,000 employees, found the average mental-health score among Canadians in February was 63.2, […]

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