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Saskatchewan legislation updates policies around interpersonal violence leave, sick notes

The Saskatchewan government has passed several amendments to the provincial Employment Act that will impact employers’ leave policies. The amendments include the creation of a…

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  • May 30, 2025 May 28, 2025
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How employers can design effective financial wellness programs

For employers that are designing a financial wellness program, it’s important to provide a user-friendly, educational, and flexible offering that reflects the diversity of employees’…

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93% of employers maintaining or expanding well-being programs in 2025: survey

Nine in 10 (93 per cent) of global employers say they’ll maintain or expand their well-being offerings in 2025, according to a new survey by…

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  • May 27, 2025 May 26, 2025
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CAA Club Group’s 2024 Workplace Benefits Awards win reinforcing holistic wellness strategy

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,…

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Employees with personalized benefits more likely to believe employer cares about health, well-being: survey

Roughly eight in 10 (78 per cent) employees who can personalize their benefits package to meet their needs say their employer cares about their health…

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  • May 26, 2025 May 23, 2025
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on how employers are supporting working parents and caregivers was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five…

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  • May 23, 2025 May 22, 2025
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Pay transparency supports employers’ attraction, retention strategies, employee equity: expert

While pay transparency requirements differ across Canada, there are several best practices for employers to ensure equity in the workplace, says Caitlin Hurren, legal counsel…

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North American employers prioritizing employee productivity, benefits costs in 2025: report

Three-quarters (75 per cent) of Canadian employers and two-thirds (66 per cent) of U.S. employers say they plan to link compensation directly to performance outcomes,…

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  • May 23, 2025 May 22, 2025
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58% of Ontario workers say retirement planning includes considering physical, mental health: survey

More than half (58 per cent) of Ontario employees say retirement planning should go beyond financial wellness and encompass physical and mental health and social…

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  • May 22, 2025 May 21, 2025
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How employers can support employee health amid current measles outbreak

As cases of measles continue to climb across Canada, employers can support employee health and productivity by educating workers on vaccines and encouraging them to…

Employees increasingly refusing toxic workplaces

One week into a new job, Lisa Grouette discovered something missing come Sunday night: the sinking feeling of dread she used to experience before going…

Survey finds 75% of women want benefits to specifically support their health

Three-quarters (75 per cent) of women say they want or need benefits that specifically support women’s health, including services for fertility and menopause, according to…

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  • May 20, 2025 May 16, 2025
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6.1 million Canadian workers juggling jobs and caregiving: report

For more than six million working Canadians, caregiving isn’t just part of life — it’s part of the workday. Yet despite juggling these responsibilities, most…

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

An article that examined an Ontario court’s ruling on an employer’s termination clause was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the…

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  • May 16, 2025 May 15, 2025
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40% of U.S. gen Z employees report weekly bouts of depression, anxiety: survey

Two-fifths (40 per cent) of generation Z employees say they feel depressed or anxious at least a few times per week, down from 45 per…

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  • May 13, 2025 May 13, 2025
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Survey finds 60% of global employees say social stigma discourages mental-health care

While roughly three-quarters of global employees say seeking help for mental health is an essential aspect of maintaining well-being, 60 per cent believe societal attitudes…

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  • May 12, 2025 May 12, 2025
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on a lawsuit filed by Ontario Provincial Police recruits against the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System and the Ontario Pension Board was the…

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  • May 9, 2025 May 8, 2025
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DEI pullback could signal workplace bullying no longer a priority: expert

Over the past decade, diversity, equity and inclusion efforts have helped expose the prevalence of workplace bullying. But, as some organizations pull back on DEI…

66% of Canadian working mothers only considering flexible roles in 2025: survey

Two-thirds (66 per cent) of Canadian working mothers say they’ll only consider roles with flexible work arrangements, according to a new survey by Robert Half…

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  • May 8, 2025 May 8, 2025
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Ontario Power Generation raising awareness, support during Mental Health Week

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…

Meridian appointing Jennifer Stassen as senior well-being, retirement specialist

Meridian Credit Union is appointing Jennifer Stassen as senior well-being and retirement specialist. In her new role, Stassen will contribute to advancing Meridian’s well-being, benefits…

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  • May 6, 2025 May 5, 2025
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Weight management drug claims up 90.6% in 2024: report

Weight management medications emerged as the fastest growing drug category in 2024, with claims for these drugs surging by 90.6 per cent since 2023, according…

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  • May 6, 2025 May 2, 2025
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Expert panel: Unmasking mental-health challenges in the workplace

The theme of this year’s Mental Health Week — Unmasking Mental Health — is a reminder that many people in the workplace feel pressured to…

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How employers can support psychological safety amid geopolitical instability

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…

How UBC’s internal awards impact employee recognition and well-being

Awarding employees in a genuine manner for their accomplishments at work and in the community can go a long way to support employee recognition and…