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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on the most recent changes to the Canada Labour Code was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the last week. Here are the five most…

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  • August 25, 2023 August 25, 2023
  • 09:00

‘Bare minimum’ workdays helping employees relax, recharge after condensed workweek: expert

With hybrid working emerging as the frontrunner in the evolving workplace, ‘bare minimum’ workdays is one of many flexible working policies employers are testing to…

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Nearly half of U.S. employees feeling burnt out at work: survey

Despite incidences of burnout dropping five percentage points over the past year, two-fifths (45 per cent) of U.S. employees say they’re feeling burnt out at…

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  • August 23, 2023 August 23, 2023
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How recent Canada Labour Code updates are impacting federally regulated employers

There have been several changes to the Canada Labour Code in recent months. Here’s an overview of what’s happened and what’s on the horizon for…

77% of U.S. employers reporting increase in employees’ mental-health needs: survey

More than three-quarters (77 per cent) of large U.S. employers are reporting an increase in mental-health needs among their workforces, according to a new survey…

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  • August 22, 2023 August 22, 2023
  • 15:00

U.S. employer-sponsored health benefits costs expected to rise 7% in 2024: survey

The costs of U.S. employer-sponsored medical benefits are expected to rise seven per cent in 2024, according to a new survey by the International Foundation…

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  • August 21, 2023 August 21, 2023
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Report finds fewer employees going above and beyond in their jobs

Two-thirds (66 per cent) of employees worldwide say they’re motivated to go above and beyond in their job, down from 69 per cent in 2020,…

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  • August 18, 2023 August 18, 2023
  • 15:00
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on how artificial intelligence is impacting benefits communication was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the last week. Here are the five most popular news…

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  • August 18, 2023 August 17, 2023
  • 09:00

Amazon rolls out family-support program in 50 countries

Amazon is expanding its family-building support program outside of Canada and the U.S., making it available to full-time, part-time and hourly employees in 50 additional…

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  • August 16, 2023 August 14, 2023
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IKEA Canada offering emergency grants, discounts to help workers combat inflation

IKEA Canada is supporting employees amid the rising cost of living by offering emergency relief grants through its Ingka Social Fund and extra discounts on…

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43% of U.S. DC pension plan sponsors offering auto-escalation: survey

More than two-fifths (43 per cent) of U.S. defined contribution pension plan sponsors say their plan offers automatic escalation, up from 21 per cent in…

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  • August 15, 2023 August 15, 2023
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on how Yellow Corp.’s bankruptcy will impact Canadian workers’ pensions was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the last week. Here are the five most…

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  • August 11, 2023 August 10, 2023
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Editorial: Deciphering the data

I’m sitting down to write this on the hottest day so far in 2023. Environment Canada has issued a multi-day heat warning in my region…

How BMO’s navigation guides are supporting employee well-being

Navigating the care path for health-care issues can be overwhelming and confusing — so much so, it can act as a deterrent to people seeking…

2023 Consultants Report: How are consultants helping plan sponsors make the most of their benefits, retirement data?

In 2022, Xero sent out a global survey to all of its employees asking them to rank the most important components of its total rewards…

2023 CAP Member Survey: How CAPs are evolving to address changing financial priorities

With Canadians’ financial priorities shifting alongside a turbulent economic climate, including inflation levels not seen in decades and a never-ending rise in the cost of…

Q&A with Great Canadian Entertainment’s Mikkaela Fernandez

The gaming and entertainment company’s new manager of benefits, retirement and wellness discusses improving benefits communication, transferring total rewards skills and her favourite Peloton workouts.…

Organon encouraging employees to volunteer with paid time off

Organon Canada is encouraging its employees to volunteer by allowing them paid time off and partnering with organizations that reflect their values. The health-care company…

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CAP member outcomes continue to rise in Q2 2023: report

Capital accumulation plan member outcomes continued their march upward in the second quarter of 2023, driven by increasing annuity rates and positive equity market returns,…

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  • August 8, 2023 August 8, 2023
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Survey finds Canadian employees who volunteer have better mental health

Nearly two-thirds (61 per cent) of Canadian employees say they volunteered their time or finances in the last two years, reporting an above-average mental-health score…

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  • August 4, 2023 August 4, 2023
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on whether Canada should implement flexible working legislation was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the last week. Here are the five most popular news…

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  • August 4, 2023 August 3, 2023
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Employers expect to offer wider variety of benefits for different generations: report

Nearly two-thirds (61 per cent) of employers recognize they’ll need to offer a wider variety of benefits options to meet the expectations of the different…

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  • August 2, 2023 August 1, 2023
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Should Canada implement flexible working legislation for all workplaces?

As the U.K.’s new flexible working bill receives royal assent, Edward Majewski, partner at Ogletree Deakins International LLP, says similar legislation would benefit employers and employees…

NL’s College of Physicians and Surgeons latest employer to join DBplus pension

CUPE, Memorial University agreement includes fertility treatment clause, gender transition policy

The Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 4554 at Memorial University and the university’s students’ union are ratifying a new four-year collective agreement that includes…

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  • July 31, 2023 July 28, 2023
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How employers can support employees impacted by wildfires

With wildfires raging across the country over the past weeks, employers can support affected employees by offering easily accessible tools and resources, flexible work schedules…