Shoppers Drug Mart created a stir on February 11 when they announced their fourth quarter and full year results by confirming the rumour that they…
Mental illness in the workplace costs the Canadian economy $17.7 billion annually due to lost productivity and absenteeism, an amount which could be lessened by…
After surviving the rounds of layoffs and downsizing of the past 18 months, and with the scent of and economic recovery in the air, many…
Although David showed early symptoms in his late teens, he was only diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) once he was well established in his career.…
The escalation in psychological claims over the past 10 years has been dramatic. Experts now estimate that the cost represents approximately 40% of claims on…
For many, the January/February period is the toughest time of year. The holidays are over. Lingering credit card bills weigh heavily on the conscience—and the…
Employers are coming around to the idea of improved productivity through healthy employees healthy—so much so that it is emerging as the top business objective…
At the best of times, a plan sponsor has a plateful of benefits challenges, such as keeping a handle on changing employee demographics, budget constraints,…
Born in Scotland, Holloway learned his craft as a consumer goods marketer with Colgate – Palmolive in the Americas and in Europe. Following a term…
Data from Hewitt Associates’ 2010 Best Employers in Canada study indicate that average employee engagement is higher than it was a year ago—69% versus 65%.…
1 The RDSP has its own abilities and disabilities HR Managers should do their homework on the new Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) before discussing…
1. Influenza Preparedness Guide The H1N1 pandemic has the business community on edge. Will the frightening scenario of empty offices and unserviced clients come to…
1. Workplace wellness: a casualty of the times? There’s a new economic landscape forming before us. Where will workplace wellness programs fit in? Read more…
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…
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…
Air Canada’s vice-president of global human resources discusses its total mental-health offering, working in a fast-moving industry and exploring the world with family and friends.…
Language barriers are undermining employees’ access to workplace benefits, reducing enrolment and engagement and increasing the risk of errors and misunderstandings, says Parbudyal Singh, professor…
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…