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When women thrive, organizations thrive, even in a disrupted economy

When women thrive, organizations thrive, even in a disrupted economy

Whose jobs are put most at risk by artificial intelligence and automation? Common wisdom says it’s men, particularly blue collar men whose jobs are primarily…

Citigroup staff plant trees, work at food banks for annual volunteering day

Citigroup Inc.’s employees in Toronto spent Tuesday planting trees and shrubs at a local conservation area for the bank’s global community day. During Citi’s annual…

Phzio Canada, Benefits by Design and Green Shield Canada partner for virtual physio pilot

Phzio Canada has signed an agreement with Benefits by Design Inc. and Green Shield Canada to launch a virtual physiotherapy pilot project. The partnership will…

  • By: Staff
  • June 7, 2019 November 30, 2020
  • 08:55

Which work-related terms are dominating Canadians’ online job searches?

Health benefits and paid time off are among the top job perks Canadians are looking for when searching online for a new job, according to a new report by data…

  • By: Staff
  • June 7, 2019 November 30, 2020
  • 08:50
Conference coverage: 2019 Calgary Benefits Summit

Conference coverage: 2019 Calgary Benefits Summit

On May 22, the 2019 Calgary Benefits Summit focused on how employers can make their organization its healthiest by starting with their benefits plans. Here’s…

How a Blue Zone concept can benefit the workplace

What can a small Alberta town of 70,000 people do when the provincial government’s response to, “We need a hospital,” is that they can possibly…

Employers must consider ‘every dimension’ in tackling obesity, weight management

In the last decade, the landscape of obesity has completely changed how the disease is understood, affecting the way it can be treated, said Dr. Shahebina…

Brand discount cards increase costs to private insurers by 46%: study

The potential effects of public drug plan changes on new therapies in Canada

If the Canadian government wants to tackle drug coverage, it should focus on the areas where Canadians are facing genuine gaps, according to Joe Farago, executive…

Workplace accommodations for employees living with Crohn’s and colitis

Canada continues to have one of the highest rates of irritable bowel disorder in the world, according to Mina Mawani, president and chief executive officer of…

Prevalence of U.S. workplace benefits plans on the rise: survey

Prevalence of U.S. workplace benefits plans on the rise: survey

The majority of small U.S. employers currently offer at least one health benefit to their employees, according to a new report by business research organization LIMRA.…

  • By: Staff
  • June 5, 2019 September 19, 2019
  • 15:00
Employers, insurers facing challenges as genetic testing grows in popularity

Employers, insurers facing challenges as genetic testing grows in popularity

Genetic testing is gradually growing in popularity as some employers adopt a more preventative benefits and wellness strategy. In its annual employee benefits report, the U.S.-based…

How important are pet perks at work?

Allowing employees to bring their dogs to work could have a paw-sitive influence on morale, recruitment and retention, according to a new survey by Wellness Natural…

  • By: Staff
  • June 4, 2019 December 3, 2020
  • 15:30

Generation Z wants supportive managers, flexible work hours: survey

A third of generation Z measure success by manager recognition and colleague support, according to a new survey by the Workforce Institute at Kronos Inc. The survey,…

  • By: Staff
  • June 3, 2019 November 30, 2020
  • 15:00

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
  • 15:00