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French vacationed the most in 2013
Health/wellness

French vacationed the most in 2013

As Christmas time off comes to an end, it’s worth looking back at last year’s international vacation trends. It turns out that the French led…

  • By: Staff
  • January 1, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 07:00
Power source
Health/wellness

Power source

London Hydro’s focus on wellness sparks improvements in drug plan costs and absenteeism

Conference coverage: The new normal
Health/wellness

Conference coverage: The new normal

Stress, anxiety, depression and other mental health issues have created a new reality—a “new normal”—for employers across Canada. And this new normal is taking a…

The 5 most-read stories on Benefits Canada in 2013
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The 5 most-read stories on Benefits Canada in 2013

As another year comes to a close, we take a look back on what benefits-related stories you found the most interesting.

  • By: Staff
  • December 27, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 07:00
Some employees expect to be available during holidays
Health/wellness

Some employees expect to be available during holidays

Nearly one in four Canadian workers feel they are required to be available 24/7 while on their vacation, according to a Randstad Canada survey.

  • By: Staff
  • December 24, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 11:26
Help employees stick to their resolutions
Health/wellness

Help employees stick to their resolutions

As 2013 comes to a close, it will soon be time for the annual tradition of making New Year’s resolutions. Since many of us indulge…

Aligning corporate culture to benefits strategy
Health benefits

Aligning corporate culture to benefits strategy

Employers look to their employee benefits plans as a means to many ends—to attract and retain quality people, ensure that their valued employees and their…

  • December 20, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 05:00
Helping hands
Health/wellness

Helping hands

How you—and your employees—can get the most from your employee and family assistance program (EFAP).

  • By: Neil King
  • December 13, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 07:56
Managing mental health
Health/wellness

Managing mental health

By now, most employers are well aware that mental health problems present serious issues for the workplace. But even with greater awareness, employers are still…

  • By: Sonya Felix
  • December 12, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 09:44
N.B. unveils drug plan
Health benefits

N.B. unveils drug plan

The New Brunswick drug plan, which will help the province's residents avoid catastrophic drug costs and ensure that prescription drug insurance is available to everyone,…

  • By: Staff
  • December 11, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 12:28
Disabled still face work barriers
Disability management

Disabled still face work barriers

While Canada has made great strides in equal opportunity employment, companies might still be inadvertently discriminating against disabled individuals.

A new approach in underwriting high-cost drugs
Health benefits

A new approach in underwriting high-cost drugs

In recent years, private drug plan sponsors have been faced with a serious issue: an increase in the number of covered individuals claiming very high-cost…

Balance, integration needed for pharmaceuticals
Health benefits

Balance, integration needed for pharmaceuticals

The world of pharmaceuticals is changing. New, more effective medications are replacing older ones, more biologic treatments are being developed, advances are being made in…

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