An on-site gym isn’t wishful thinking. Consider the followingfactors when making a business case for on-the-job fitness. In 2000, Christie Digital Systems Canada, Inc. opened…
Executive health programs offer business leaders new ways to take stock of their most valuable personal asset—their health. They have jam-packed schedules, massive responsibilities and…
The Stats Canadian workers stressed out A recent survey by global recruitment firm Kelly Services reveals that Canadian workers are the second-most stressed-out group in…
The case for work-life balance is stronger than ever. Why don’t we have it yet? “It’s a nice place to visit, but i wouldn’t want…
Wellness programs: failure to evaluate Most readers would agree that wellness programs are alive and flourishing in Canada, given that these programs are prominently featured…
Counting sheep? Try dollars—Insomnia costs employers billions Can’t sleep? Here’s another thing to toss and turn over: Canadian workers troubled by insomnia are losing more…
In an era of job cuts and tight budgets, maintaining workplace wellness programs is not only good for the health of employees, but also for…
Women face unique challenges when dealing with mental illness, and employers need to be flexible in accommodating these challenges, an expert panel concluded at a…
The boom times of the last decade are clearly behind us—yes we heard you the first time—and the future is unclear. But where there are…
HR Managers should do their homework on the new Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) before discussing RRSPs and TFSAs with disabled employees. Otherwise they may…
Are processes in the group insurance industry too streamlined? Advances in technology have brought significant improvements to the group insurance industry over the last five…
The group insurance industry isn’t immune to the current economy. However, insurers are expecting to bring change and innovation to the marketplace as a result…
Employers need to keep long-term goals in mind when implementing short-term workforce strategies. The economy has cooled down to uncomfortable temperatures, but Canadian employers are…
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…