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Sun Life launches online network of health resources

Sun Life Assurance Co. of Canada has launched an online network of health resources that’s free for all Canadians. The online platform, called Lumino Health,…

  • By: Staff
  • October 30, 2018 September 29, 2021
  • 09:30
Great-West Life’s Aarssen awarded for industry leadership

Great-West Life’s Aarssen awarded for industry leadership

Perseverance, communication and innovation are just a few of the words used to describe Jeff Aarssen. Aarsseen, the recently retired vice-president of group customer sales at Great-West…

  • By: Ryan Murphy
  • October 30, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 09:00
York Region wins with multi-faceted, tech-savvy wellness strategy

York Region wins with multi-faceted, tech-savvy wellness strategy

For its multi-faceted and tech-savvy wellness strategy, the Regional Municipality of York took home the Sanofi Wellness Pioneer Award at Benefits Canada‘s 2018 Workplace Benefits Awards…

  • By: Staff
  • October 29, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 09:15
Action on financial wellness nabs Niagara Casinos award win

Action on financial wellness nabs Niagara Casinos award win

Niagara Casinos’ multi-pronged approach and leveraging of company resources to promote financial literacy among employees contributed to its award for financial wellness at Benefits Canada’s 2018 Workplace…

Which countries rank highest for optimism about retirement readiness?

Which countries rank highest for optimism about retirement readiness?

Measuring happiness has a role to play in determining the success of retirement solutions and their outcomes, according to a new global survey by State…

  • By: Staff
  • October 26, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 08:45
Employers, staff not on same page for perks: survey

Employers, staff not on same page for perks: survey

Employers and employees aren’t on the same page when it comes to non-monetary perks and incentives, according to a survey by staffing company Robert Half Canada…

  • By: Staff
  • October 25, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 16:45
Staples Canada earns mental-health award for focus on early prevention

Staples Canada earns mental-health award for focus on early prevention

An increased focus on early intervention led Staples Canada to the mental-health award at Benefits Canada’s 2018 Workplace Benefits Awards in Toronto on Oct. 11.  After…

  • By: Ryan Murphy
  • October 25, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 09:45
Health-care cost inflation to trend downward in Canada in 2019: report

Health-care cost inflation to trend downward in Canada in 2019: report

Medical plan costs paid by employers are outpacing inflation, according to a new report by Aon. In Canada, however, medical cost inflation is trending down, lower than…

  • By: Staff
  • October 24, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 09:15
CGI Group connects staff well-being, charity with annual walking event

CGI Group connects staff well-being, charity with annual walking event

CGI Group Inc. hosted its 11th annual global walking event at the end of September, connecting its commitment to employee health and well-being with charitable…

  • By: Ryan Murphy
  • October 23, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 16:00
Samuel, Son & Co. rides benefits communication harmony to award win

Samuel, Son & Co. rides benefits communication harmony to award win

Focusing on finding the right harmony in communicating a new benefits plan was key in Samuel, Son & Co.’s win for best benefits plan communications at Benefits Canada’s 2018…

  • By: Ryan Murphy
  • October 23, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 09:00
BAT Group rolls out new parental benefits for 55,000 global staff

BAT Group rolls out new parental benefits for 55,000 global staff

The British American Tobacco Group is rolling out a range of new parental benefits for its 55,000 global employees. The aim of the new benefits, which…

  • By: Staff
  • October 22, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 16:00
Variety the spice of life for Niagara Casino’s winning wellness program

Variety the spice of life for Niagara Casino’s winning wellness program

Taking a varied and thorough approach to employee health helped Niagara Casinos take home the award for best health and wellness program for an employer with…

  • By: Ryan Murphy
  • October 22, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 09:40
Using data analytics, AI technology to curb benefits fraud

Using data analytics, AI technology to curb benefits fraud

The numbers in the Toronto Transit Commission’s benefits fraud investigation are staggering — 725 total cases, 220 dismissals, 120 arbitrations, 10 employees charged and more…

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