Top 5 HR, pension and benefits stories of the week
Diversity, equity and inclusion are top of mind during Black History Month, so it’s no surprise two of the top five stories over the past week…
- By: Staff
- February 11, 2022 February 11, 2022
- 09:05
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Editorial: Focus on mental health a Catch-22
It’s a Catch-22, this rise in the focus on mental health. Nearly two years after the coronavirus became a household name, employers are still ramping…
- By: Jennifer Paterson
- February 11, 2022 February 10, 2022
- 09:00
Head to head: Should psychedelics be used in the treatment of mental-health conditions?
Hallucinogens like ecstasy and magic mushrooms are being used in the treatment of depression and post-traumatic stress disorder, but the risks may outweigh the benefits.…
- By: Benefits Canada
- February 11, 2022 February 10, 2022
- 08:59
A spotlight on six employers’ winning mental-health strategies
Nearly two years into the coronavirus pandemic, leading Canadian employers are demonstrating their unwavering commitment to supporting their employees’ mental health. In fact, Benefits Canada’s…
- By: Jennifer Paterson
- February 11, 2022 February 10, 2022
- 08:58
Employers continue to highlight mental-health supports, prioritize staff well-being
Landing in the emergency room in the middle of the night was a wake-up call for Margaret Eaton. She started a new job as the…
- By: Melissa Dunne
- February 11, 2022 February 24, 2022
- 08:57
Employers building relevant financial wellness programs for both DB, DC pension members
Canadian Forest Products Ltd.’s new financial wellness program may have originated as the brainchild of its defined contribution pension plan committee, but it’s just as…
- By: Kelsey Rolfe
- February 11, 2022 February 11, 2022
- 08:54
How to build a psychologically safe workplace
Making mental health and well-being the foundation of an organization’s culture wields success for employers. Well before the coronavirus pandemic put mental health in the…
- By: Lauren Bailey
- February 11, 2022 February 19, 2022
- 08:53
Connecting DEI initiatives to employees’ mental well-being
IKEA Canada’s diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives are helping employees step into the shoes of their fellow workers and highlighting how DEI and employee mental…
- By: Lauren Bailey
- February 11, 2022 February 10, 2022
- 08:52
Q&A with Sobeys’ Ross Taylor
Sobeys Inc.’s mental-health program manager discusses simplifying support, the echo pandemic and the joys of new parenthood. Q: What top challenges do you face in…
- By: Jennifer Paterson
- February 11, 2022 February 10, 2022
- 08:51
Sabbaticals can help with talent attraction and retention, say experts
Sally Phuong took a four-week sabbatical from her job as an account executive at Sun Life Financial Inc. last year so she could participate in…
- By: The Canadian Press
- February 10, 2022 February 10, 2022
- 09:00
Ontario Teachers’ focusing on DEI as key part of long-term vision
The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan’s focus on diversity, equity and inclusion issues is an increasingly key part of its long-term strategic vision. The pension fund is…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- February 9, 2022 February 9, 2022
- 09:00
U.S. employee confidence in organizational culture, leadership low amid pandemic: survey
Employees’ confidence in their organization’s culture and leadership has dropped slightly (three per cent) since the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a…
- By: Staff
- February 9, 2022 February 10, 2022
- 09:00
23% of employees saw workplace perks ‘wiped out’ during pandemic: survey
While 85 per cent of employees believe workplace perks are as important or more important to them now than before the coronavirus pandemic, 65 per cent said…
- By: Staff
- February 8, 2022 February 7, 2022
- 09:00
Top 5 HR, pension and benefits stories of the week
A deep dive into how AstraZeneca is helping employees keep socially connected and engaged as year three of the coronavirus pandemic looms took the top…
- By: Staff
- February 4, 2022 February 4, 2022
- 09:05
How a Montreal tech company is helping staff stay active amid pandemic
Employers are turning to virtual health care offerings to support employees’ physical wellness amid the ongoing pandemic. Since Alithya, a Montreal-based technology company, launched a wellness…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- February 3, 2022 February 2, 2022
- 09:00
56% of U.S. white-collar workers reporting improved mental health due to hybrid work: survey
More than half (56 per cent) of U.S. white-collar employees reported improvements to their mental health as a result of a hybrid work environment, according…
- By: Staff
- February 3, 2022 February 2, 2022
- 09:00
Survey finds majority of Gen Z, millennials dealing with anxiety, depression
The majority (69 per cent) of employed generation Z and millennial Canadians are struggling with anxiety, while 59 per cent are dealing with depression, according…
- By: Staff
- February 2, 2022 February 10, 2022
- 09:00
Benefits tops list of retention tools for employers: survey
The top three factors driving employee retention are benefits (34 per cent), a strong sense of culture (31 per cent) and belief in the senior…
- By: Staff
- February 2, 2022 February 2, 2022
- 09:00
Canadians struggling with financial, mental well-being: surveys
As the world prepares to enter year three of the coronavirus pandemic, more than a third (39 per cent) of Canadians say they’re worse off…
- By: Staff
- February 1, 2022 February 1, 2022
- 09:00
Webinar coverage: How can alopecia areata affect benefits plan members?
While there’s a 2.5 per cent lifetime chance of having alopecia areata, the progression can be unpredictable and cause a lot of stress for patients,…
- By: Suzanne Lepage
- February 1, 2022 February 3, 2022
- 09:00
How AstraZeneca is boosting employee connection, engagement amid pandemic
AstraZeneca is embracing belonging, inclusion and volunteering to keep its employees socially connected and engaged as the coronavirus pandemic rages on. The isolation that accompanies…
- By: Lauren Bailey
- January 31, 2022 January 31, 2022
- 09:00
Alberta nurses’ union deal boosts mental-health support, Sobeys’ union deal increases RRSP contribution match
Alberta’s nurses have a new collective bargaining agreement, which includes more mental-health support as the coronavirus pandemic drags on. In addition to more psychological and…
- By: The Canadian Press
- January 31, 2022 January 31, 2022
- 09:00
Top 5 HR, pension and benefits stories of the week
A survey demonstrating the strong appetite by Canadian employees for an employer-sponsored retirement plan took the top spot over the past week on BenefitsCanada.com. Here are the five…
- By: Staff
- January 28, 2022 January 27, 2022
- 09:00
Survey finds only 25% of U.S. employers have adopted a well-being strategy
While 86 per cent of U.S. employers said mental health, stress and burnout are top priorities, only 25 per cent have already articulated and adopted…
- By: Staff
- January 28, 2022 January 27, 2022
- 09:00
A third of employees believe full flexibility is best working model: survey
Slightly more than a third (38%) of working Canadians said having the option of full flexibility — regarding days, hours and location — for everyone would…
- By: Staff
- January 27, 2022 January 26, 2022
- 09:00