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Enhanced national dental plan to require reporting of employer-provided coverage: budget

In its 2023 budget on Tuesday, the federal government proposed roughly $13 billion over the next five years and $4.4 billion ongoing to fully implement…

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  • March 29, 2023 March 29, 2023
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Gesco, Unifor agreement includes retirement, paid leave gains

The union representing employees at Ontario-based flooring company Gesco Ltd. Partnership has ratified a three-year collective agreement that includes retirement and paid leave gains. The…

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  • March 27, 2023 March 24, 2023
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on how British Columbia’s incoming pay transparency legislation could impact employers was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the last week. Here are…

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  • March 24, 2023 March 23, 2023
  • 09:00
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HR leaders prioritizing employee mental health but lack access to resources

While nearly two-thirds (61 per cent) of Canadian human resources leaders say employee mental health is an important challenge to manage this year, 48 per…

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Just 61% of U.S. workers satisfied with their employer-sponsored benefits: survey

Although a majority (83 per cent) of U.S. employers say their employees are satisfied with their current benefits offerings, fewer than two-thirds (61 per cent)…

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  • March 24, 2023 March 23, 2023
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62% of Canadian employers say they aren’t making changes to benefits in 2023: survey

Nearly two-thirds (62 per cent) of Canadian employers say they aren’t making changes to their benefits plans in 2023, according to a new survey by…

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  • March 23, 2023 March 22, 2023
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Canadian employers expanding fertility benefits to include egg freezing

Tonya Johnson, age 39, is single, happy and freezing her eggs to buy a little more time before she starts a family. The procedure is costly —…

3M incorporating flexibility, digitization into benefits plan for 2023

Increased flexibility, enhanced digitization and a focus on diversity, equity and inclusion are among the trends shaping 3M Canada’s benefits plan in 2023, says Jacqueline McLennan, a…

U.S. employers prioritizing talent recruitment, retention: survey

The majority of U.S. employers say recruiting talent (67 per cent) and retaining talent (64 per cent) are their top priorities, according to a new…

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  • March 20, 2023 March 20, 2023
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Report finds new diabetes, migraine treatments could impact private drug plans in 2023

A new diabetes treatment is expected to have the largest impact on private drug plans in 2023, according to a new report by Telus Health.…

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  • March 20, 2023 March 28, 2023
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Editorial: How long will the echo pandemic last?

Three years ago this month, the world was grappling with the early days of the coronavirus pandemic. Even then, with very little information available, people…

Why the OTIP brought on a pharmacist as a consultant for its disability claims team

The Ontario Teachers Insurance Plan has added a lead pharmacy consultant to its group life and disability claims team to assist in managing both early…

2023 Drug Plan Trends Report: How the repercussions of the pandemic are trickling down to drug plans

As the coronavirus pandemic enters its fourth year, it’s perhaps unsurprising that the health crisis has taken its toll on employee mental health. Scotiabank saw…

How remote, hybrid working arrangements are affecting musculoskeletal issues

During the coronavirus pandemic, most people were forced to work remotely and create makeshift offices in spaces that weren’t designed for that purpose. The result…

Q&A with Nasdaq’s Bronwyn Ott

The financial services company’s head of global well-being and benefits strategy talks hybrid working, diverse benefits and time outdoors with her dogs. Q: What top…

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West Fraser Timber, Unifor agreement includes maternity leave top-up, benefits gains

The union representing around 150 employees at West Fraser Timber in Fort Frances, Ont. has ratified a four-year collective agreement that includes multiple benefits gains.…

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  • March 13, 2023 March 10, 2023
  • 09:00
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on how the Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association is collaborating with insurers on suspected benefits fraud investigations was the most-read story on…

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  • March 10, 2023 March 9, 2023
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Humi supporting workers with employer RRSP match, fertility drug coverage

Humi is supporting employees with an annual $500 employer match to its group registered retirement savings plan and fertility drug coverage. Andrea Bartlett, the human…

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Survey finds nearly half of U.S. workers experiencing burnout

Nearly half (46 per cent) of U.S. employees say they’re feeling burned out from their jobs, down slightly from 49 per cent in 2022, according…

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  • March 9, 2023 March 8, 2023
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Maintaining benefits during inflation key to providing stability for employees, says expert

It’s important for employers to maintain workplace benefits during a challenging economic environment in order to provide stability for employees, says Avinash Maniram, group and…

Survey finds 86% of U.S. employees experienced at least one mental-health challenge in the past year

Although a majority (86 per cent) of U.S. employees say they experienced at least one mental-health challenge over the past year, just a third (33…

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  • March 7, 2023 March 6, 2023
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U.S. employers, employees divided over workplace DEI efforts: survey

While 80 per cent of U.S. employers say their company is doing enough to address diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace, just 66 per…

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  • March 6, 2023 March 6, 2023
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CLHIA working with insurers on suspected benefits fraud investigations

The Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association will now be working with participating insurers to collaborate on joint investigations into suspected benefits fraud schemes. This…

Survey finds 83% of global employers have an employee well-being strategy

The majority (83 per cent) of global employers say they have an employee well-being strategy, up significantly from 55 per cent in 2020, according to…

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  • March 3, 2023 March 3, 2023
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Employee mental well-being begins with supportive workplace culture: webinar

While employee benefits are an important part of supporting mental health, these programs must be supported by a workplace culture that encourages mental well-being, said…