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Natural light linked with employee engagement, satisfaction: study

Natural light linked with employee engagement, satisfaction: study

More natural light and outdoor views in the workplace could lead to more engaged and satisfied employees, according to a new study. The study, which was…

  • By: Staff
  • January 16, 2019 September 13, 2019
  • 08:30
Evolving trends in absence and disability management

Evolving trends in absence and disability management

With the start of a new year, organizations have new goals and budgets to meet. Many organizations take the new year as an opportunity to…

  • January 15, 2019 September 13, 2019
  • 08:00
Northwest Territories considering legislated domestic violence leave

Northwest Territories considering legislated domestic violence leave

The Northwest Territories is considering adding domestic violence leave legislation to its Employment Standards Act. “We have not yet determined what a potential domestic violence leave provision…

Majority of Canadians agree on single-payer pharmacare system: report

Majority of Canadians agree on single-payer pharmacare system: report

A majority of Canadians, health-care providers, labour organizations and employers agree a national single-payer system is an idea whose time has come, according to a…

  • By: Staff
  • January 14, 2019 September 13, 2019
  • 10:00
Cannabis boom brings recruitment challenges for employers

Cannabis boom brings recruitment challenges for employers

As the cannabis industry rapidly grows, employers in the sector are feeling overwhelmed with the sheer volume of employees they need to recruit. A network for…

  • By: Jann Lee
  • January 14, 2019 September 13, 2019
  • 09:30
Conference Coverage: 2018 Face to Face Drug Plan Management Forum

Conference Coverage: 2018 Face to Face Drug Plan Management Forum

On Dec. 5, the 2018 Face to Face Drug Plan Management Forum in Toronto highlighted the leading issues for plan sponsors to consider in the…

A look at the benefits of patient support programs for plan members, sponsors

A look at the benefits of patient support programs for plan members, sponsors

With patient support programs providing a number of benefits for private plan stakeholders, ongoing digitization is likely to allow even greater connectivity and personalization for patients,…

Employer, private payer considerations around medical cannabis coverage

Employer, private payer considerations around medical cannabis coverage

As plan sponsors and private payers begin integrating medical cannabis coverage into benefits plans, it’s crucial they account for the dynamic nature of the industry and remain…

Opportunities around drug coverage for traditional ‘lifestyle’ issues

Opportunities around drug coverage for traditional ‘lifestyle’ issues

Although certain drug categories have always been considered optional in benefits plans, this may be an opportune time to look at modernizing coverage in a…

Panel addresses pros and cons of pharmacogenetic testing

Panel addresses pros and cons of pharmacogenetic testing

Pharmacogenetic testing can produce significant results for plan members, but it isn’t appropriate for everyone and should never be looked at in isolation, according to…

Hamilton Health Sciences takes part in mental-health pilot project

Hamilton Health Sciences takes part in mental-health pilot project

Hamilton Health Sciences was one of 26 Canadian organizations that participated in a two-year mental-health pilot project that wrapped up in 2018. Developed by Mindful…

Germany, Bahrain and U.K. ranked best countries for expat workers: survey

Germany, Bahrain and U.K. ranked best countries for expat workers: survey

Canada is the 10th best country for expatriate employees, with Germany, Bahrain and the U.K. taking the top three spots, according to a new survey by HSBC Bank.…

  • By: Staff
  • January 9, 2019 September 13, 2019
  • 10:04
Sounding Board: Industry still neutral on CLHIA’s proposed G19 regime

Sounding Board: Industry still neutral on CLHIA’s proposed G19 regime

The Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association is to be commended on its proactivity in proposing a new guideline for compensation disclosure in group benefits and group…

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

Ontario court to decide if former HBC employees will receive hardship fund

Ontario’s Superior Court is scheduled to decide next week whether to approve a fund the insolvent company will set up to help former Hudson’s Bay…

AI gaining foothold with younger savings plan members, email remains preferred communications tool: survey

More than half (56 per cent) of plan members say email is the most effective way to communicate with them about their savings plans, according…

2026 Workplace Benefits Awards now open for entries

Calling all employers and plan sponsors — the 2026 Workplace Benefits Awards are now open for entries! If your organization is leading the way in…

  • By: Staff
  • March 30, 2026 March 26, 2026
  • 09:00

BMO supporting women’s health through conferences, resources

The Bank of Montreal is supporting women’s health through information sessions and an enhanced resource hub. The bank is hosting the latest session in its…

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