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Q&A with the HRPA’s Sachi Kittur

The Human Resources Professionals Association’s vice-president of human experience and innovation shares insights on building future-ready teams, reimagining total rewards and creating meaningful cultural rituals.…

  • By: Sonya Singh
  • October 10, 2025 October 7, 2025
  • 08:52

Report finds burnout costs Canadian employers up to $28,500 per worker

Burnout is on the rise among Canadian employees, costing employers between $5,500 and $28,500 per worker each year, according to a new survey by Mental…

  • By: Staff
  • October 9, 2025 October 8, 2025
  • 09:00
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86% of U.S. employers reporting increased cancer-care costs in benefits plan: report

Nearly all (86 per cent) U.S. employers are reporting an increase in cancer care costs through their benefits plan, with a median increase of 11…

  • By: Staff
  • October 8, 2025 October 8, 2025
  • 15:00
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: How employers can support employees through treatment and recovery

The Canadian Cancer Society estimates 30,500 women and 290 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2025, with about 5,500 Canadians expected to die…

Employers relying on benefits, perks to attract, retain talent in 2026: report

Seven in 10 (71 per cent) employers say they’re concerned about meeting candidates’ salary expectations in 2026 and nearly half (46 per cent) say adding…

  • By: Staff
  • October 7, 2025 October 7, 2025
  • 15:00
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Menopause symptoms driving women out of the workforce, costing employers billions: report

One in 10 Canadian women leave the workforce due to unmanaged menopause symptoms, according to a new report from iA Financial Group. The report, based…

  • By: Staff
  • October 7, 2025 October 6, 2025
  • 09:00

Amazon enhancing employee education benefit, increasing pay for frontline workers

Amazon.com is supporting employee education by pre-paying 100 per cent of tuition, up to a yearly maximum, for college programs offered through its Career Choice…

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How employers can support employees dealing with food insecurity

Amid rising rates of food insecurity, employers have a role to play in easing immediate challenges and supporting long-term resilience among employees. “With rising food…

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

An article on why Canadian retirees are withdrawing less income from their workplace savings plans was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here…

  • By: Staff
  • October 3, 2025 October 2, 2025
  • 09:00

Canadian employees link life insurance to improved mental well-being: report

Nearly nine in 10 (89 per cent) Canadians with life insurance say it supports their mental well-being, particularly by providing peace of mind that their…

  • By: Staff
  • October 1, 2025 October 2, 2025
  • 09:00

Decumulation shift: Canadian retirees withdrawing less from workplace plans in recent years, says expert

While Canadian retirees have a good understanding of longevity risk, in recent years, many are withdrawing less income from their workplace retirement savings plans, says…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • October 1, 2025 September 30, 2025
  • 09:00

Truth and Reconciliation at work: Inside the NWMO’s path to meaningful change

At the Nuclear Waste Management Organization, truth and reconciliation isn’t a side project, it’s a core value, says Alicia Flynn, the organization’s human resources manager.…

  • By: Sonya Singh
  • September 30, 2025 September 29, 2025
  • 09:00
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Canadian employers project 3.11% increase to average base pay in 2026: report

Canadian employers are projecting a 3.11 per cent increase in average base salaries for non-unionized workers in Canada for 2026, reflecting a continued slowdown in…

  • By: Staff
  • September 29, 2025 September 29, 2025
  • 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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
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