Manitoba to require employers to provide free menstrual products in workplaces
Manitoba is set to become the first province in Canada to require employers to provide free menstrual products in workplaces. The provincial government will amend…
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64% of employers cite cost control as top benefits priority in 2026: report
Roughly two-thirds (64 per cent) of global employers say cost control is their No. 1 benefits priority in 2026, citing it as a key focus…
- By: Staff
- March 31, 2026 March 30, 2026
- 09:00
Harassment case highlights employers’ legal risks, obligations in handling workplace complaints: lawyer
A high-profile harassment complaint involving a former Canadian Broadcasting Corp. anchor is a reminder for Canadian employers of the legal risks tied to mishandling workplace…
- By: Sonya Singh
- March 31, 2026 March 27, 2026
- 09:00
Majority of Canadian women aged 35 to 55 say menopause symptoms impact work: survey
Nearly two‑thirds of Canadian women aged 35 to 55 say menopause symptoms affect their job performance, while more than half report that the time spent…
- By: Staff
- March 30, 2026 March 27, 2026
- 09:00
2026 Workplace Benefits Awards now open for entries
Calling all employers and plan sponsors — the 2026 Workplace Benefits Awards are now open for entries! If your organization is leading the way in…
- By: Staff
- March 30, 2026 March 26, 2026
- 09:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on Skip’s new caregiving benefit was the most-read article on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five human resources, benefits, pension…
- By: Staff
- March 27, 2026 March 26, 2026
- 09:00
Relay supporting employee wellness, engagement through perks
Relay Financial Technologies Inc. is supporting employee well-being and engagement with a range of perks. The offerings are covered through the financial technology company’s wellness…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- March 26, 2026 March 25, 2026
- 09:00
How do OECD remote-working guidelines impact Canadian employers?
The Organisation of Economic Co-operation and Development has introduced new guidelines for determining whether a remote employee’s home office amounts to a permanent establishment that…
- By: Julius Melnitzer
- March 25, 2026 March 24, 2026
- 09:00
72% of U.S. employees suspect RTO mandates are designed to reduce headcount: survey
Nearly three-quarters (72 per cent) of U.S. employees suspect return-to-office mandates are a ‘stealth layoff’ designed to drive voluntary attrition and reduce headcount without the…
- By: Staff
- March 23, 2026 March 23, 2026
- 15:00
Highlighting mental-health resources, ERGs critical during traumatic world events: expert
When employee mental health is impacted due to traumatic world events, employers can provide support by highlighting available resources and fostering a sense of community…
- By: Sadie Janes
- March 23, 2026 March 23, 2026
- 09:00
A third of employees merely surviving as mental-health needs rise: report
More than a third of employees say they’re merely surviving and 69 per cent of benefits leaders report declining performance linked to mental-health challenges, according…
- By: Staff
- March 23, 2026 March 22, 2026
- 09:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on the structural barriers Indigenous women continue to face in workplace retirement plans and benefits programs was the most-read article on BenefitsCanada.com this…
- By: Staff
- March 20, 2026 March 19, 2026
- 09:00
Employee caregiving pressures push Skip to rethink benefits
With roughly six million Canadians balancing work and caregiving responsibilities, employers are facing growing pressure to address the impact on productivity, retention and employee well-being.…
- By: Sonya Singh
- March 20, 2026 March 23, 2026
- 09:00
Saskatchewan Blue Cross engaging workers, supporting community through employee giving program
Saskatchewan Blue Cross is engaging employees and supporting charitable initiatives through its employee giving program. Each year, the organization asks employees to decide which charitable…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- March 19, 2026 March 16, 2026
- 09:00
Women occupying only 23% of board seats in Canada: Stats Can
In 2023, women occupied 23.2 per cent of seats on boards of directors, increasing 0.5 percentage points compared to 2022 (22.7 per cent), according to a new report by Statistics…
- By: Staff
- March 19, 2026 March 18, 2026
- 09:00
Six in 10 employers say AI-generated applications slowing recruitment process: survey
Six in 10 (61 per cent) Canadian human resources leaders say reviewing artificial intelligence-generated applications has slowed the hiring process, according to a new survey…
- By: Staff
- March 16, 2026 March 13, 2026
- 15:00
61% of employers lack communication strategy for workplace change: report
A majority of employers still don’t have a formal strategy for communicating workplace change, despite identifying it as their most urgent internal communications need, according…
- By: Staff
- March 16, 2026 March 13, 2026
- 09:00
Black talent is growing — but leadership representation isn’t: expert
Despite years of corporate commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion, Black Canadians continue to be under-represented in senior leadership roles. A 2025 report by Statistics…
- By: Sonya Singh
- February 18, 2026 February 17, 2026
- 09:00
‘Ghost jobs’ fuelling frustration among Canadian job seekers: survey
More than half (56 per cent) of Canadian job seekers believe they’ve applied for a ‘ghost job’ — a posting for a role that an…
- By: Staff
- February 3, 2026 February 2, 2026
- 09:00
How employers can navigate U.S. tariff complications to retain talent
As Canadian employers continue to experience economic strain from U.S. tariffs, it’s important for human resources professionals to focus on communication and creative strategies to…
- By: Sadie Janes
- March 17, 2026 March 13, 2026
- 09:00
B.C. court rules employer not entitled to dictate terms of share repurchases under stock option plan
The British Columbia Supreme Court has ruled employers don’t necessarily have an unfettered right to dictate the terms of a repurchase of shares held by…
- By: Julius Melnitzer
- March 3, 2026 March 4, 2026
- 09:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on the impact of a discrimination lawsuit against a bureau of the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. was the most-read article on BenefitsCanada.com this past…
- By: Staff
- February 27, 2026 February 26, 2026
- 09:00