While microaggressions — intentional or unintentional verbal or nonverbal acts toward a person that reinforces stereotypes — are unfortunately common in many workplaces, the municipal…
Roughly a third of employees say their colleagues are less collaborative (29 per cent) and more confrontational (28 per cent) compared to three years ago,…
Two-thirds (65 per cent) of Canadian employees say they’re stressed about their finances and a quarter (27 per cent) say this stress impacts their productivity…
People leaders who are looking to improve their ‘adaptability quotient’ amid the ongoing U.S.-Canada trade war can draw upon lessons learned during the coronavirus pandemic,…
Half (51 per cent) of employers say mental-health leaves of absence are increasing and four in 10 employees said they’ve taken a leave of absence…
An article on an Ontario court’s decision that an employer’s return-to-workplace request amounted to constructive dismissal was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week.…
While generation Z and millennial employees report the highest levels of satisfaction from flexible working arrangements, employees across all generations have increasingly embraced flexible work…
Calling all employers and plan sponsors — the 2025 Workplace Benefits Awards will open for entries on Monday, March 31. This year, Benefits Canada is…
The union representing workers at Nestle’s London, Ont. ice cream production facility ratified a new three-year agreement that includes pension and benefits gains. The agreement…
When Nikelle Inman started a new job coaching first-generation college students, she looked forward to meeting with them one-on-one to talk about how to surmount…
An article on how employers can support employees’ mental health amid the ongoing threat of U.S. tariffs was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past…
While two-thirds (67 per cent) of U.K. employers say their benefits package has had a positive impact on the overall well-being of employees, fewer than…
The Canadian Institute of Actuaries is supporting employers with a new resource that focuses on the importance of early and proactive retirement planning. The resource…
Changes to British Columbia’s employment standards legislation to no longer allow employers to require sick notes for short term absences are welcome after a decade…
An article on how incoming health-care legislation could impact plan sponsors’ virtual care offerings was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are…
The incoming Canadian Health Act Services Policy could limit benefits plan sponsors’ ability to offer virtual health care, according to experts. The policy, which will…
Amid the ongoing tariff dispute between Canada and the U.S., employers can support employee mental health by reminding them of available mental-health benefits and being…
Most Canadian benefits plan sponsors (89 per cent) and members (73 per cent) agree their workplace environment supports mental wellness, according to the 2024 Benefits…
Social media is breathing new life into employers’ pension communications, helping to make the benefit resonate with different audiences and offering organizations a far wider…
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…
Justin Ryan Horton has two jobs. When he’s not working 24-hour shifts as a firefighter, he’s working as an administrative assistant for a local community…
The U.S. Department of Labor is launching an employee ownership initiative to encourage more employers and employees to take advantage of these opportunities. The new…