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U of T, Unifor agreement includes retirement gains, gender affirmation coverage

The union representing 89 employees at the University of Toronto has ratified a two-year agreement that includes retirement and benefits gains, including gender affirmation coverage.…

38% of U.S. workers cite benefits as No. 1 reason they stay with employer: survey

More than a third (38 per cent) of U.S. employees say benefits are the No. 1 reason they’ve stayed with their current employer, followed by pay…

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  • June 8, 2023 June 7, 2023
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Survey finds 50% of employees can’t completely disconnect from work while on vacation

Just half (50 per cent) of employees say they’re able to completely disconnect from work while on vacation, according to a new survey by the Harris…

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  • June 6, 2023 June 6, 2023
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Expert panel: Seven important questions as pandemic moves into endemic phase

In three short years, the relationship between Canadian employers and employees has changed dramatically as a result of the coronavirus pandemic’s impact on health, finances…

Canadians taking fewer holidays, earning less in 2020: report

36% of Canadian employees feel more burned out than a year ago: survey

More than a third (36 per cent) of Canadian employees say they feel more burned out than a year ago, according to a new survey…

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  • June 5, 2023 June 5, 2023
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Just 14% of U.S. women say employer recognizes need for menopause benefits: survey

While half (51 per cent) of peri- and post-menopausal U.S. women say menopause has negatively impacted their work life, just 14 per cent believe their…

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  • June 2, 2023 June 2, 2023
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on Amazon Canada’s ‘Dogs at Work’ program was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the last week. Here are the five most popular news…

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  • June 2, 2023 June 1, 2023
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Ottawa Community Housing Corp.’s 2022 Workplace Benefits Awards win increasing employee awareness of well-being resources

The Ottawa Community Housing Corp. is continuing to see employee engagement in its health and wellness programs following its win in Benefits Canada’s 2022 Workplace Benefits…

Employees prioritizing fitness benefits during pandemic: survey

Just 13% of employees exercising to improve mental health: survey

While the majority (81 per cent) of Canadian employees say physical activity has a positive effect on their mental health, just 13 per cent say…

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  • June 1, 2023 May 31, 2023
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Amazon expanding ‘Dogs at Work’ program to Canada, easing employees’ return to workplace

When Amazon Inc. employees in Toronto and Vancouver head to the office, they’ll be able to bring their fur babies with them. The technology company’s…

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93% of U.S. employees experiencing stress, mainly due to finances: survey

A vast majority (93 per cent) of U.S. employees say they’re feeling stressed, with many citing finances as one source (84 per cent) or the…

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  • May 31, 2023 May 30, 2023
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Survey finds 44% of Canadian employees reporting satisfaction with current role, responsibilities

More than two-fifths (44 per cent) of Canadian employees say they’re satisfied with their current role and responsibilities, according to a new survey by ADP…

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  • May 31, 2023 May 30, 2023
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Employers taking holistic approach to mental health as coronavirus pandemic wanes: expert

As the coronavirus pandemic switches to an endemic phase, employers are taking a more holistic approach to mental health to make sure everyone is well-equipped…

Canadian companies adopting ‘stay interviews’ as workers rethink careers, needs

When Tara Vanderloo’s employees are mulling leaving her enterprise software company, she wants to be one of the first people they tell — and to…

More than half of U.S. women don’t feel financially secure: survey

More than half of U.S. women say they aren’t financially secure, a percentage that increases to 77 per cent among low-income women, according to a…

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  • May 29, 2023 May 26, 2023
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Survey finds 39% of women considering quitting job due to stress, burnout

Two-fifths (39 per cent) of Canadian women say they’ve considered quitting their job due to stress or burnout, compared to 25 per cent of men,…

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  • May 26, 2023 May 26, 2023
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Equitable Bank’s 2022 Workplace Benefits Awards’ win empowering employees to improve financial wellness

Equitable Bank’s 2022 Workplace Benefits Awards win is empowering employees to ask for more financial wellness benefits and to recognize the full range of resources…

76% of Canadians expect to work longer than their parents to retire comfortably: survey

Three-quarters (76 per cent) of Canadians say they’ll need to work longer than their parents to become financially secure in retirement, a percentage that increases…

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  • May 26, 2023 May 26, 2023
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on American Express Canada’s onsite counselling service was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the last week. Here are the five most popular news…

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  • May 26, 2023 May 25, 2023
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Survey finds a third of Canadian employees currently experiencing burnout

More than three-quarters (78 per cent) of Canadian employees say they’ve felt burnt out in their careers at some point and 35 per cent say…

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  • May 25, 2023 May 25, 2023
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27% of U.S. workers reporting high levels of financial stress: report

More than a quarter (27 per cent) of U.S. workers say they have high or overwhelming levels of financial stress, up from 20 per cent…

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  • May 24, 2023 May 24, 2023
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Survey finds fewer than a quarter of Canadian employees describe their wellness as ‘very good’

Fewer than a quarter of Canadian employees describe their wellness as ‘very good,’ a score of nine or 10 out of 10, according to a…

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  • May 24, 2023 May 23, 2023
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Amex Canada supporting employee well-being with onsite counselling, enhanced mental-health resources

American Express Canada is supporting employee well-being with onsite counselling and enhanced mental-health resources. Employees can register for free in-office counselling sessions with a registered…

Clyde & Co enhances global parental leave offering

Global law firm Clyde & Co is rolling out a globally-consistent parental leave offering that will be available to all employees and partners with at…

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  • May 23, 2023 May 19, 2023
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84% of U.S. employees happy at work, but burnout persists: survey

While the majority (84 per cent) of U.S. workers say they’re at least somewhat happy at work, nearly two-thirds (60 per cent) report some level…

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  • May 19, 2023 May 19, 2023
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