Support employees affected by cancer
Feb. 4 is World Cancer Day, which is a day to raise awareness about all aspects of the disease.
- By: Staff
- February 4, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 07:00
Top Stories in Benefits
Case study: How Bruce Telecom’s focus on wellness saved $136,000
How a company with just 85 employees saved more than $100K with its wellness program
- By: Alyssa Hodder
- February 1, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 07:00
How to help employees manage drug and disability claims
Get upstream of health risks and benefits costs by putting the employee first
- By: Mike Kennedy
- February 1, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 07:00
Conference coverage: Managing drug costs effectively
Drug plan stakeholders discuss cost management and patient needs at the 2014 Toronto Face to Face Drug Plan Management Forum
- By: Anna Sharratt
- February 1, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 07:00
Why you need a mentally healthy workplace
Employees still continue to suffer from mental illnesses. And the latest stats prove it.
- By: Brooke Smith
- January 29, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:58
Attitudes about mental health at work mixed
Workers have both negative and supportive attitudes about mental health in the workplace.
- By: Staff
- January 26, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 15:14
5 key stats about Canadians’ mental health
Canadians are stressed about work, and caregiving can have a negative impact on their mental health, notes a report from the Mental Health Commission of…
- By: Staff
- January 23, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:44
Medical cost increases to dip slightly
The average cost increase for employer-sponsored medical plans globally will dip slightly in 2015 but continue to significantly exceed general inflation levels, says Aon Hewitt.
- By: Staff
- January 22, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:20
Why sitting is bad for employees’ health
A study finds the amount of time a person sits during the day is associated with a higher risk of heart disease, diabetes, cancer and…
- By: Staff
- January 20, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 16:30
Homewood Health buys stake in treatment centre
Homewood Health has formed an equity partnership with 360°dtx, a residential treatment facility for addictions and mental health conditions.
- By: Staff
- January 20, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 16:27
Workers unprepared for financial impact of disabilities
Most Canadian workers would suffer severe financial hardship if they were forced out of work with a disability.
- By: Staff
- January 20, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:15
How companies keep employees healthy
As companies take more of an interest in employee fitness to boost engagement and trim costs, Canadian Business found one Vancouver company that's taking it…
- By: Staff
- January 19, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:51
Ceridian launches new wellness offering
Ceridian has launched a new LifeWorks wellness offering: sleep coaching.
- By: Staff
- January 16, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:37
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…
- By: Oluwayemisi Peters
- May 12, 2026 May 12, 2026
- 09:00
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…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- May 12, 2026 May 11, 2026
- 09:00
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…
- By: Sadie Janes
- May 7, 2026 May 6, 2026
- 09:00
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…
- By: Kyle Duggan, the Canadian Press
- August 11, 2025 August 11, 2025
- 15:00
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…
- By: Cathy Bussewitz, the Associated Press
- July 29, 2025 July 29, 2025
- 15:00
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