Many western Canadian companies are struggling with increasing benefits costs as well as retention and attraction issues. Discussions flow as chief financial officers (CFOs) and…
In one sense, Melodie Li has a “second life.” The part-time HR generalist with Next Level Games Inc., an independent third-party video game developer in…
An organization’s capacity to succeed is largely dependent on the overall well-being of its people. Simply put, if employees are not healthy, organizations do not…
The recent economic turmoil has forced Canadian employers to reconsider their group benefits programs. As a result, many companies have renewed their interest in the…
Little Box is a privately held company, but its president and CEO, Robert Meggy, doesn’t keep too many secrets from his employees. “We run open-book…
Organizations are like the tide; they ebb and flow. They change. And whether change is intense (e.g., a merger or new leadership) or chaotic (e.g.,…
The number of employers globally that offer employees choice in the benefits that they receive is growing, according to a new survey. Mercer’s poll of…
It is amazing to see how many products and services have been commoditized over the past 10 to 15 years as access to the internet…
Trying to get a prescription filled at 2 a.m.? Live in northern Ontario but don’t have access to a healthcare provider? PharmaTrust MedCentre System, a…
While more employers are offering workplace wellness initiatives, many miss the mark on gauging their impact, finds Buffett & Company’s 5th National Wellness Survey. The…
And the winners are… the envelope, please! The Who’s Who in Workplace Health awards are designed to honour individuals and organizations that have demonstrated leadership…
Throw everything you’ve got at chronic pain claims early on and you might just lessen future disability payouts, say the experts. Maria Czarnota learned just…
Working Well seeks out Canada’s best and brightest employers—those who not only support, but also promote wellness in their workplace. This issue, we take a…
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…