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Survey finds unlimited vacation a top driver of employee belonging, engagement

Employees who have unlimited vacation are 43 per cent more likely to feel a sense of belonging at work, according to a new survey by…

  • By: Staff
  • November 15, 2023 November 14, 2023
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How group life insurance can support employee financial, mental wellness

A group life insurance policy can support employee financial and mental wellness as they pay off debt, mortgages and other liabilities, says Kevin Dorse, assistant…

  • By: Sadie Janes
  • November 14, 2023 November 13, 2023
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on Fidelity Canada’s win in the Future of work strategy category at Benefits Canada‘s 2023 Workplace Benefits Awards was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the…

  • By: Staff
  • November 10, 2023 November 9, 2023
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Expert panel: How employers can align their benefits plan and DEI strategy

The documentation of formal diversity, equity and inclusion policies and approaches is one of the most significant changes to the Canadian workplace over the last…

TD Synnex modernizing benefits plan, supporting plan members’ mental health

TD Synnex Canada is modernizing its employee benefits plan by getting the best value for money while still protecting employees from a mental-health and well-being…

  • By: Staff
  • November 6, 2023 November 9, 2023
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Feds name advisory group for national strategy for drugs for rare diseases

The federal government is appointing members to an implementation advisory group to support the launch of its national strategy for drugs for rare diseases. The members…

  • By: Staff
  • November 3, 2023 November 7, 2023
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Lululemon’s use of video, social media in benefits communications results in award win

Lululemon Athletica Inc.’s thorough and innovative approach to benefits communications resulted in a win at Benefits Canada‘s 2023 Workplace Benefits Awards on Oct. 20. The apparel company won…

Flight Centre wins award for mental-health training, efforts to reduce stigma

Flight Centre Travel Group’s efforts to support employee mental health amid the ongoing impact of the coronavirus pandemic resulted in a win at Benefits Canada’s…

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68% of U.S. employees plan to stay with their current employer, citing pay and benefits: survey

More than two-thirds (68 per cent) of U.S. employees say they plan to stay with their current employer, up from 64 per cent in 2022…

  • By: Staff
  • October 31, 2023 October 31, 2023
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Telus Communications’ commitment to psychologically safe workplace leads to award win

Telus Communications Inc.’s proactive approach to fostering employee mental health led to its win in the Mental-health program category for companies with more than 1,000…

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Survey finds 74% of workers say it’s important for employers to offer retirement savings options

Roughly three-quarters (74 per cent) of Canadian employees say it’s important for their employer to offer a retirement savings option, according to the latest mental-health…

  • By: Staff
  • October 30, 2023 October 30, 2023
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Normandin Beaudry partnering with MBWL International to expand cross-border reach

Normandin Beaudry is partnering with MBWL International, a joint venture between U.K.-based Barnett Waddingham, U.S.-based Milliman Inc. and Germany-based Lurse. This new partnership will enable…

  • By: Staff
  • October 27, 2023 October 27, 2023
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article announcing the winners of Benefits Canada‘s 2023 Workplace Benefits Awards was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the last week. Here are the five most popular…

  • By: Staff
  • October 27, 2023 October 26, 2023
  • 09:00

Dalhousie University providing menopause-inclusive workplace through support group, manager training

Dalhousie University is ensuring a menopause-inclusive workplace by offering resources such as a monthly support group for employees and manager training. “We took a leap…

Flight Centre lands win for monthly wellness challenges, health programs for hybrid, remote employees

Flight Centre Travel Group’s holistic approach to employee wellness resulted in a win at Benefits Canada’s 2023 Workplace Benefits Awards on Oct. 20. The company…

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Survey finds U.S. employers are targeting health-care costs, mental health for 2024

More than two-thirds (69 per cent) of U.S. employers say they’re focused on managing health-care plan costs, following a projected cost increase of 6.4 per…

  • By: Staff
  • October 25, 2023 October 24, 2023
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CAA Club Group’s enhanced health benefits, wellness app leads to award win

CAA Club Group’s commitment to supporting employee health and wellness led to a win in the Health/wellness program category for employers with more than 1,000…

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Georgia to pay for gender affirmation care for public employees

The state of Georgia will start paying for gender affirmation care for state employees, public school teachers and former employees covered by a state health…

Who are the winners of the 2023 Workplace Benefits Awards?

Benefits Canada is proud to announce the winners of the 2023 Workplace Benefits Awards. The awards, which were presented at the end of the 2023 Healthy…

57% of U.S. workers experiencing some level of burnout: survey

More than half (57 per cent) of U.S. workers say they’re currently experiencing at least moderate levels of burnout, according to a new report by…

  • By: Staff
  • October 20, 2023 October 19, 2023
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on how flexible dress codes can support diversity, equity and inclusion was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the last week. Here are the five…

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  • October 20, 2023 October 19, 2023
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National pharmacare program will cost $40BN annually with shift of $14BN in private insurance

The Parliamentary Budget Office is confirming the insurance industry’s projection that a single-payer model of national pharmacare program will cost $40 billion annually as a result…

  • By: Staff
  • October 18, 2023 October 17, 2023
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Webinar coverage: The link between type 2 diabetes and obesity

“We’re now in a very exciting time where we have treatments with previously unseen capacity to improve the control of type 2 diabetes and help…

66% of employees with health benefits report good overall well-being: survey

Two-thirds of (66 per cent) of Canadian employees who have employer-provided health benefits say their overall well-being is good or excellent, compared to fewer than…

  • By: Staff
  • October 17, 2023 October 18, 2023
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How employers can support ergonomics, reduce chronic pain amid return to office

Employers can support ergonomics by maintaining a proper workstation, providing education and offering proper paramedical coverage, says Dr. Crystal Draper, senior manager of professional practice…