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

An article on Symcor Inc.’s approach to supporting employees going through menopause was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top…

  • By: Staff
  • September 19, 2025 September 18, 2025
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Plan members more likely to choose extra cash over benefits plan: 2025 BCHS

Three in five (60 per cent) plan members would choose an extra $10,000 in cash per year over their benefits plan, according to the 2025…

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Percentage of benefits plan members experiencing extreme daily stress reaches five-year high: 2025 BCHS

A record number of benefits plan members are dealing with extreme levels of daily stress, according to the 2025 Benefits Canada Healthcare Survey. The 27th…

  • By: Kelsey Rolfe
  • September 17, 2025 November 26, 2025
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29% of Canadian employees don’t have enough emergency savings to cover basic needs: survey

A third (29 per cent) of Canadian workers say that they don’t have enough emergency savings to cover basic needs, according to Telus Health’s latest…

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  • September 16, 2025 September 16, 2025
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80% of Canadian SMEs not confident employees would disclose mental-health issues: survey

While just a quarter (24 per cent) of Canadian small- and medium-sized employers say they’ve seen an increase in employee absences due to mental-health issues…

  • By: Staff
  • September 16, 2025 September 12, 2025
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Survey finds Canadian employees’ financial health improving, but more work to be done

The financial health of working Canadians may finally be improving after years of decline, according to a new survey by the National Payroll Institute. The…

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  • September 15, 2025 September 12, 2025
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on amendments to Quebec employment legislation was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five human resources, benefits,…

  • By: Staff
  • September 12, 2025 September 11, 2025
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Symcor hosting menopause awareness session, supporting employees with benefits, resources

Symcor Inc. is supporting employees going through menopause and perimenopause with a comprehensive benefits offering and ongoing employee education initiatives. On Sept. 16, the employer…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • September 12, 2025 September 11, 2025
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South Asian women under-represented in Canada’s workforce despite rising immigration: expert

South Asian women remain one of the most educated yet under-utilized groups in Canada’s workforce, facing persistent barriers to progression despite record immigration levels. Canada’s…

  • By: Sonya Singh
  • September 11, 2025 January 21, 2026
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NHL agreement establishes US$4 million annual fund for retired players’ health care, wellness

Beyond the noticeable changes in the new National Hockey League collective bargaining agreement — like expanding the regular season to 84 games and implementing a…

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Quebec employment legislation introducing unpaid leave for workers impacted by provincial health, disaster orders

Amid the increase in frequency and severity of wildfires in Canada, new employment legislation in Quebec could more effectively support employees working remotely in rural…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • September 10, 2025 September 9, 2025
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Plan sponsors focusing on costs, member feedback when redesigning benefits programs: expert

When updating their benefits program, some employers may be hesitant to cut offerings due to a lack of clarity around which benefits are most valued…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • September 9, 2025 September 8, 2025
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article announcing the finalists of the 2025 Workplace Benefits Awards was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five…

  • By: Staff
  • September 5, 2025 September 4, 2025
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Employee’s termination following mental-health leave not discriminatory: tribunal

The Human Rights Tribunal of Alberta has ruled that termination of employment on the day an employee returns from a year-long mental-health leave doesn’t, in…

Who are the finalists of the 2025 Workplace Benefits Awards?

Benefits Canada is pleased to announce the finalists of the 2025 Workplace Benefits Awards. This year’s finalists were chosen from more than 80 entries across…

  • By: Staff
  • August 29, 2025 September 2, 2025
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Employers that foster employee belonging boosting engagement, retention, but more work to be done: survey

Employees who felt a sense of belonging at work are 5.7-times more likely to be engaged and 70 per cent more likely to stay with…

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

An article on the Ontario government’s return-to-office mandate for provincial employees was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five…

  • By: Staff
  • August 22, 2025 August 21, 2025
  • 09:00
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Fewer Canadian employees looking to switch jobs in second half of 2025: expert

When it comes to career decisions, Canadian workers are split between exploration and stability, said Deborah Bottineau, managing director at Robert Half Canada, in an…

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Survey finds 75% of Canadian employees cite personalized benefits as reason to stay in current role

Three-quarters (75 per cent) of Canadian employees say they’d be more likely to stay with their current organization if benefits were more personalized and comprehensive,…

  • By: Staff
  • August 21, 2025 August 20, 2025
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How employers can support workers’ physical, mental health during wildfire season

Employers can support workers impacted by this summer’s wildfires through flexible working arrangements, mental-health resources and clear communication, says Kim Siddall, national vice-president of client…

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Nova Scotia tackling rise in psychological injuries with new workplace harassment legislation

Nova Scotia is introducing new workplace harassment regulations effective Sept. 1. The legislation will require all provincially regulated employers to adopt a written anti-harassment policy,…

  • By: Staff
  • August 19, 2025 August 18, 2025
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Majority of Canadian employers bracing for recession, adjusting hiring plans accordingly: survey

Among Canadian companies that say they’re bracing for a recession (76 per cent), a fifth (22 per cent) say they’ve paused hiring for the remainder…

  • By: Staff
  • August 19, 2025 August 18, 2025
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Survey finds Canadian employees feeling happier at work this summer

Nearly half (46 per cent) of respondents said they’re satisfied with their current roles and responsibilities, with work-life balance and flexibility the top contributor to…

  • By: Staff
  • August 18, 2025 August 19, 2025
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My Take: Ontario’s latest return-to-work mandate is misinformed, short-sighted

The more news coverage I read about Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s new return-to-office mandate for public servants, the more livid I become. In an announcement…