Sometimes things aren’t what they seem. A couple of years ago I started experiencing classic burnout symptoms, like exhaustion, brain fog and lack of concentration.…
As the role of pharmacists in the Canadian health-care landscape continues to evolve, there are opportunities for plan sponsors to integrate these professionals into their…
The majority (82 per cent) of Canadian employers say cost is their primary consideration when defining and reviewing benefits, compared to 66 per cent of…
Following its win in the Future of Work Strategy category at the 2024 Workplace Benefits Awards, TMX Group Ltd. is advancing its hybrid-first approach with…
The Canadian National Railway Co. is appointing Frederic Bessette as director of compensation strategy. Before taking a career break between October 2024 and May 2025,…
An article on how diversity, equity and inclusion strategies are changing was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five…
A respectful workplace (70 per cent), extended health coverage (56 per cent) and flexible work options (42 per cent) are helping Canadian employees feel supported…
Canpotex Ltd. is supporting employee financial wellness with its new first home savings account. The FHSA, introduced in the federal government’s 2023 budget, allows Canadians…
Acera Insurance Services Ltd. is partnering with consulting firm Navigate Benefit Solutions as it continues to expand its specialty benefits division. Providing group benefits and…
After receiving the 2024 Workplace Benefits Award in the Drug/Benefits Plan Innovation category, Admiral Insurance is strengthening its commitment to employee well-being with a comprehensive and evolving approach…
Canadian employees’ well-being is declining, with workers reporting an average well-being score of 43.7 out of 100 in 2024, according to a new report by…
More than a third (36 per cent) of Canadian employees say they feel overwhelmed with responsibilities or commitments, according to Telus Health’s latest mental-health index.…
Two-fifths (40 per cent) of employees say they’ve called in sick when they weren’t actually ill to extend a weekend or attend a social event…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…