Educating employees about their benefits is a high priority for 65% of North American organizations, according to new research by the International Foundation of Employee…
During its 2016 budget, the Ontario government said it will introduce a redesigned public drug program by 2019. As part of Ontario’s Patients First: Action Plan…
During its 2016 budget announcement on Feb. 25, the Ontario government also clarified its plans for reducing future WSIB premiums, continuing its review of benefits…
The Gender Wage Gap Steering Committee is to make recommendations in May 2016 to help shape the implementation of Ontario’s Gender Wage Gap Strategy. The 2016…
New immuno-onocology treatments for cancer are showing a lot of promise, but many questions remain about their side-effects and how they can be applied in both…
While employees’ attachments to their smartphones can be disruptive at work, there are innovative ways to harness them to create healthier workplaces, a forum heard yesterday.…
BC Hydro, Dentons, Home Depot, National Bank, City of Ottawa and SaskTel are among Canada’s best employers for diversity. Canada’s Best Diversity Employers 2016 list recognizes employers across Canada…
More than two-thirds (40%) of U.S. organizations don’t have an HR analytics strategy, according to research by PwC US in conjunction with Oxford Economics. Its Annual…
BC Hydro, Vancity, ABB, Ubisoft and Costco are Canada’s five best employers, according to a new ranking. Canada’s Best Employers list, published by Statista in partnership…
Disabled military veterans will take their fight for long-term benefits to a Halifax courtroom today where they will argue that they were wrongly denied payments because…
Medavie has appointed Dr. Myrna Francis, president of Mfran Enterprises, to its board. Dr. Francis currently provides strategic advisory services regarding health and technology to…
Mercer has appointed Judy Butterworth as principal consultant in its executive rewards practice. Butterworth, who will be working in the organization’s Calgary office, joins Mercer with more than…
CVS Health is refining its prescription for controlling drug costs, and patients can expect more frequent coverage adjustments, as the pharmacy benefits manager pores over data and…
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…