In 2022, some of the top chronic conditions affecting group benefits plans were diabetes, obesity, depression and arthritis. Diabetes was the No. 1 ranked condition…
The food and beverage company’s manager of pension, benefits and wellness discusses fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment, the importance of flexible benefits and…
Sixty per cent of Canadian employees say they’d be willing to accept a lower salary in exchange for flexible working hours or a remote working…
Workers in California will soon receive a minimum of five days of paid sick leave annually, instead of three. The new law, which takes effect in January,…
Three-quarters (74 per cent) of U.S. employers say they increased their communications about compensation and benefits in 2023, according to a new survey by Arthur J.…
Thomson Reuters Corp. is supporting employee mental health by creating opportunities for workers to connect with each other and highlighting resources to support mental health…
An article on how employers can support workers’ savings amid the rising cost of living was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the last week. Here…
Just two in 10 (roughly 20 per cent) U.S. employees strongly agree they’re connected to their organization’s culture, according to a new survey by Workhuman…
Amid a challenging labour market, Canadian employers say attraction (64 per cent) and retention (57 per cent) are the top challenges impacting total rewards decisions,…
The majority (80 per cent) of Canadian employees say they consider a small- and medium-sized employer’s health benefits before accepting a new role and 73 per cent…
As Canadians struggle to save amid the rising cost of living, employers play a crucial role in facilitating savings options for their employees, says Doug Crowe, vice-president…
Walmart Canada is supporting employees’ ongoing education by covering the cost of tuition, books and course fees for programs at some of Canada’s top universities.…
A third (32 per cent) of Canadian employees say cost/affordability is the top barrier to getting mental-health support, according to the latest mental-health index by…
While employees’ overall view of their employer’s workplace mental-health efforts are on the rise, workers were 49 per cent less likely to say their employer…
An article on the new agreement between Ford of Canada and Unifor was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the last week. Here are the five most…
KPMG in Canada is marking the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation by educating employees and employer clients on issues impacting Indigenous Canadians. The organization…
Canada’s life and health insurers paid out a record $114 billion in health and retirement benefits last year, up $11 billion since before the coronavirus…
Canada’s most recent census found there are 59,460 Canadians aged 15 or older who identify as transgender and 41,355 who identified as non-binary. However, these individuals…
Plan members with a workplace wellness culture are much more likely (89 per cent) to be satisfied with their jobs compared to those without one…
Three-quarters (73 per cent) of benefits plan members agree — 22 per cent strongly — their workplace environment supports mental wellness, according to the 2023 Benefits Canada…
While nearly three-quarters (72 per cent) of health benefits plan sponsors agree their work environment supports musculoskeletal health, two-thirds (65 per cent) of plan members…
Just four in 10 (43 per cent) U.S. employees say their company supports them with resources to better manage and improve their well-being, down from…
More than a quarter (28 per cent) of male employees in the U.S. report a reduction in their stress levels due to their employer’s financial…
While half (51 per cent) of U.S. workers say improving employee well-being is a key action that employers can take to create a healthy workplace…
An article on the 2023 Benefits Canada Healthcare Survey’s findings on plan members’ appreciation of health benefits was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the last week.…