When the federal government presents its 2016 Budget on March 22, employers will be listening to hear more about the proposed changes to parental leave. Prime…
Nearly half (45%) of Canadian employees said they have a low level of financial wellness, according to new research by Manulife. Its Financial Wellness study, which…
Nearly half (47%) of multinational employers are into the later stages of developing their global benefits strategies, a 12 percentage point increase from two years…
Bus drivers in Saskatoon are back in uniform, after a week of protest around pension and wages. On Wednesday, the Amalgamated Transit Union recommended drivers…
Though most NFL players earn six-figure paycheques, the league’s performance-based pay data is being distributed this week, and one pass awarded by the Bills for the…
This article was originally published on Benefits Canada‘s companion site, Canadian Business. Mike Serbinis isn’t a fan of the word “pivot.” It’s an overused term in…
Newly released figures show jobless Canadians are waiting days for answers to their employment insurance questions, and a month or more to find out if…
Valeant Pharmaceuticals shares plunged to their lowest level in years today after its fourth quarter earnings came in below expectations and it warned that the first quarter…
More than three-quarters (77%) of Ontarians are concerned about the sustainability of the province’s healthcare system, according to a new report. The Ontario Chamber of Commerce’s…
The U.S. Senate focused on mental health legislation last week, introducing one new bill and releasing a draft of another, both of which would have an…
Almost half (46%) of Canadian millennials are not taking their full allotment of vacation days, significantly higher than the national average (36%), according to new…
Newly released figures show the federal government has spent more than $2.2 million in legal fees fighting a class-action lawsuit over maternity and sickness benefits. Most…
A public recruitment drive by a Mexican drug cartel using fliers promising high wages and good benefits reflects the expanding power of the gang, experts said…
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…