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Expert panel: Technology, legislation shaping total rewards decisions in 2026

The world of work is shifting at an unprecedented pace. Advancements in technology, evolving regulatory requirements, and rising employee expectations are transforming the way organizations…

Leadership stress tolerance in short supply as demands on executives intensify: report

Only 18 per cent of leaders scored high in stress tolerance, raising questions about leadership readiness as organizations navigate sustained economic uncertainty, rapid technological change…

  • By: Sonya Singh
  • December 24, 2025 December 18, 2025
  • 09:00

How employers are rethinking holiday gifting amid cost-of-living pressures

As cost-of-living pressures continue to shape employee expectations, holiday gift-giving in the workplace is becoming less about tradition and more about equity, flexibility and psychological…

  • By: Sonya Singh
  • December 19, 2025 December 18, 2025
  • 09:00
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Hyundai engaging, recognizing employees with ‘Take Your Parents to Work Day’ program

Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. is supporting employee engagement and recognition through its ‘Take Your Parents to Work Day’ program. The initiative, which saw several employees…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • December 17, 2025 December 17, 2025
  • 09:00
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UAP supporting employee financial, mental wellness during the holiday season through advice, benefits

UAP Inc. is supporting employee financial well-being during the holidays by communicating advice and tips on effective spending and saving, says Geneviève Hébert, the company’s…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • December 12, 2025 December 11, 2025
  • 09:00

Canadian employers face rising skills gaps as workplace literacy needs accelerate: expert

Foundational or ‘workplace literacy’ skills — including communication, problem solving and digital competency — are becoming essential as employers struggle to find candidates who meet…

  • By: Sonya Singh
  • December 10, 2025 December 9, 2025
  • 09:00

Rising workload pressures pushing people leaders to breaking point: report

People leaders were 1.7 times more likely to experience high stress than individual contributors in 2025, according to a new report by McLean & Company.…

  • By: Staff
  • December 9, 2025 December 8, 2025
  • 09:00

Recognition, employee connections driving retention risks for 2026: report

Only a quarter of global employees felt appreciated at work in 2025, according to a new report from the Achievers Workforce Institute. The survey, which…

  • By: Staff
  • December 3, 2025 December 3, 2025
  • 09:00

2025 Healthy Outcomes Conference: Managing evolution and change in the workplace

“The saying ‘change or die’ has been around forever, but right now, that’s more true than ever,” said Linda Duxbury, a professor at Carleton University’s…

Gen Z employees driving AI adoption across Canadian workplaces: survey

More than half of generation Z employees are coaching older colleagues on artificial intelligence, driving cross-generational collaboration and unlocking nearly a full extra day of…

  • By: Staff
  • November 27, 2025 November 26, 2025
  • 09:00

Expert panel: How employers can rethink pay-for-performance in a volatile economy

Economic headwinds, cost pressures and shifting employee expectations are forcing organizations to rethink performance compensation. Traditional pay-for-performance models, built for more predictable business cycles, are…

  • By: Darcy Clark
  • November 18, 2025 November 13, 2025
  • 09:00

Survey finds many women aged 55+ still face barriers to financial confidence

Many women approaching and entering retirement are seeking clearer financial guidance and more supportive environments for financial decision-making, according to a new survey by HomeEquity…

  • By: Sonya Singh
  • November 14, 2025 November 11, 2025
  • 09:00

CSA Group adding cash incentives to wellness program to encourage healthy behaviours

When CSA Group rolled out its global wellness incentive program in April, it was aiming to see whether cash rewards could kick start healthier habits…

  • By: Sonya Singh
  • November 14, 2025 November 12, 2025
  • 08:58

Canadian employees say fun, social moments boosting workplace happiness: survey

Canadian employees’ average level of workplace happiness reached 6.9 points out of 10 in October, up 0.3 points from the same month last year, according…

  • By: Staff
  • November 11, 2025 November 10, 2025
  • 15:00

Arc’teryx Equipment awarded for tech-forward benefits communications strategy

Arc’teryx Equipment was recognized with the Benefits Plan Communications award at Benefits Canada’s 2025 Workplace Benefits Awards for its engaging year-round and technology-savvy benefits reminders…

Employers looking to maintain benefits, employee productivity amid a challenging economy

In a year marked by an ongoing trade war and threats of tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump and against a backdrop of rising costs,…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • October 10, 2025 October 7, 2025
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Truth and Reconciliation at work: Inside the NWMO’s path to meaningful change

At the Nuclear Waste Management Organization, truth and reconciliation isn’t a side project, it’s a core value, says Alicia Flynn, the organization’s human resources manager.…

  • By: Sonya Singh
  • September 30, 2025 September 29, 2025
  • 09:00

Truth and Reconciliation: Amazon engaging, educating employees through ERG, internal channels

Amazon Canada is marking the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation tomorrow by promoting awareness and engaging with workers on the topic through its company…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • September 29, 2025 September 26, 2025
  • 09:00
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Survey finds 47% of U.S. employees rating overall well-being as positive

Nearly half (47 per cent) of U.S. employees rate their overall well-being positively, up from 44 per cent in 2024, according to a new survey…

  • By: Staff
  • September 26, 2025 September 26, 2025
  • 15:00
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Employers can reduce flu-related absenteeism through workplace policies, encouraging vaccination: expert

Employers can mitigate the impact of seasonal influenza on the workplace by taking a proactive approach through flexible work policies and supporting preventative measures such…

  • By: Sonya Singh
  • September 26, 2025 September 25, 2025
  • 09:00
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Majority of Canadian workers bracing for recession, fearing job loss: survey

Among Canadian employees who say they’re bracing for a recession (53 per cent), nearly eight in 10 (77 per cent) worry any job they accept…

  • By: Staff
  • September 9, 2025 September 8, 2025
  • 09:00
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CSR programs driving engagement, retention across generations of employees: expert

Canadian employers are putting greater emphasis on corporate social responsibility as purpose-driven work plays a bigger role in recruitment, retention and employee well-being. Job postings…

  • By: Sonya Singh
  • September 4, 2025 September 3, 2025
  • 09:00
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Employers urged to close AI adoption gap for women: report

More than eight in 10 (80 per cent) women in today’s workforce are in roles highly exposed to generative artificial intelligence, but they’re adopting these…

Employers that foster employee belonging boosting engagement, retention, but more work to be done: survey

Employees who felt a sense of belonging at work are 5.7-times more likely to be engaged and 70 per cent more likely to stay with…

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Only 8% of Canadian employees use workplace AI tools daily: report

Fewer than one in 10 Canadian employees use workplace artificial intelligence tools daily, even as more than half say the technology boosts productivity, according to…

  • By: Staff
  • August 26, 2025 August 25, 2025
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