Survey finds nearly half of U.S. workers experiencing burnout
Nearly half (46 per cent) of U.S. employees say they’re feeling burned out from their jobs, down slightly from 49 per cent in 2022, according…
- By: Staff
- March 9, 2023 March 8, 2023
- 09:00
Top Stories in Benefits
Maintaining benefits during inflation key to providing stability for employees, says expert
It’s important for employers to maintain workplace benefits during a challenging economic environment in order to provide stability for employees, says Avinash Maniram, group and…
- By: Sadie Janes
- March 9, 2023 March 10, 2023
- 09:00
AIMCo closing gender equity gap through equitable parental leave, flexible working policies
The Alberta Investment Management Corp. is adjusting its parental leave and flexible working policies to make them more equitable for women employees. Earlier this year,…
- By: Lauren Bailey
- March 8, 2023 March 17, 2023
- 09:00
Survey finds 86% of U.S. employees experienced at least one mental-health challenge in the past year
Although a majority (86 per cent) of U.S. employees say they experienced at least one mental-health challenge over the past year, just a third (33…
- By: Staff
- March 7, 2023 March 6, 2023
- 09:00
Burnaby Public Library, CUPE agreement includes flexible work improvements
The union representing employees at Burnaby Public Library in Burnaby, B.C. has ratified a three-year collective agreement that includes improvements to flexible working arrangements. Members…
- By: Staff
- March 7, 2023 March 6, 2023
- 09:00
U.S. employers, employees divided over workplace DEI efforts: survey
While 80 per cent of U.S. employers say their company is doing enough to address diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace, just 66 per…
- By: Staff
- March 6, 2023 March 6, 2023
- 15:00
CLHIA working with insurers on suspected benefits fraud investigations
The Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association will now be working with participating insurers to collaborate on joint investigations into suspected benefits fraud schemes. This…
- By: Sadie Janes
- March 6, 2023 March 5, 2023
- 09:00
72% of Canadian employees plan to take a bizcation in 2023: survey
Nearly three-quarters (72 per cent) of Canadian employees who have the option of taking a bizcation plan to do so this year, according to a…
- By: Staff
- March 6, 2023 March 5, 2023
- 09:00
Survey finds 83% of global employers have an employee well-being strategy
The majority (83 per cent) of global employers say they have an employee well-being strategy, up significantly from 55 per cent in 2020, according to…
- By: Staff
- March 3, 2023 March 3, 2023
- 15:00
Employee mental well-being begins with supportive workplace culture: webinar
While employee benefits are an important part of supporting mental health, these programs must be supported by a workplace culture that encourages mental well-being, said…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- March 3, 2023 March 2, 2023
- 09:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on a private member’s bill prohibiting the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board from making certain investments was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over…
- By: Staff
- March 3, 2023 March 2, 2023
- 09:00
Sodexo launches global benefits program including parental leave, life insurance
Sodexo Group is supporting its multinational workforce with parental and care leave, life insurance and an employee assistance phone line. The food services company will…
- By: Staff
- March 2, 2023 March 1, 2023
- 09:00
Report finds Ontario portable health benefits plan likely to cost between $3.2-$4.5BN
A portable health benefits plan is a feasible, affordable and sustainable way to improve access to essential supplemental health and dental benefits for millions of…
- By: Staff
- March 2, 2023 March 1, 2023
- 09:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on the federal government’s spring economic update, including the creation of Canada’s first sovereign wealth fund, was the most-read article on BenefitsCanada.com this…
- By: Staff
- May 1, 2026 April 30, 2026
- 09:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on how legislative changes in Alberta are impacting employer-sponsored benefits plans was the most-read article on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the…
- By: Staff
- March 6, 2026 March 5, 2026
- 09:00
Discrimination lawsuit underscores reputational, accommodation risks for employers: expert
A lawsuit against the Canadian Broadcasting Corp.’s Yellowknife bureau is serving as a broader wake-up call for employers navigating workplace culture, psychological safety and reputational…
- By: Sonya Singh
- February 24, 2026 February 26, 2026
- 09:00
Sounding Board: How to close the mental-health benefits utilization gap in Canadian workplaces
May marks Mental Health Awareness Month, a time when organizations create conversations around psychological well-being through campaigns, webinars and internal communications. In the aftermath of…
- By: Oluwayemisi Peters
- May 12, 2026 May 12, 2026
- 09:00
Flight Centre’s 2025 Workplace Benefits Awards wins supporting benefits communications strategy
Flight Centre Travel Group’s pair of wins at the 2025 Workplace Benefits Awards is supporting the employer’s benefits communications strategy by reminding employees of available…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- May 12, 2026 May 11, 2026
- 09:00
BMO supporting employee mental health through enhanced EAP, Indigenous CBT
The Bank of Montreal is supporting employee mental health through an enhanced employee assistance program, an upcoming Indigenous cognitive behavioural therapy tool and an internal…
- By: Sadie Janes
- May 7, 2026 May 6, 2026
- 09:00
Feds increasing pay, retention bonuses for CAF personnel
Ottawa is hiking entry-level pay for Canadian Armed Forces privates by 20 per cent for the regular force and 13 per cent for reservists. That…
- By: Kyle Duggan, the Canadian Press
- August 11, 2025 August 11, 2025
- 15:00
Education benefits, tuition assistance prove life-changing for some employees
After five years of working long nights as a truck driver, Julius Mosley wanted a change. He found driving unfulfilling, and his teenage son needed…
- By: Cathy Bussewitz, the Associated Press
- July 29, 2025 July 29, 2025
- 15:00
61% of Canadian workers say return-to-workplace mandates impose financial burden: survey
Nearly two-thirds (61 per cent) of Canadian employees say return-to-worksite mandates impose a financial burden, a percentage that increases to 70 per cent among hybrid…
- By: Staff
- May 22, 2024 May 22, 2024
- 15:00