Health/wellness – Benefits Canada.com https://www.benefitscanada.com Canada's most influential pension and benefits publication for decision-makers Fri, 26 Apr 2024 20:02:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.8 55% of Americans worry they won’t have financial security in retirement: survey https://www.benefitscanada.com/pensions/retirement/55-of-americans-worry-they-wont-have-financial-security-in-retirement-survey/ Fri, 01 Mar 2024 14:00:02 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=152495 More than half (55 per cent) of Americans say they’re worried they won’t achieve financial security in retirement, according to a new survey by the National Institute on Retirement Security. The survey, which polled more than 1,200 individuals aged 25 and older in the U.S., found more than three-quarters (79 per cent) believed there’s a retirement […]

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]]> Liberals table bill paving way for future pharmacare program a day before deadline https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/liberals-table-bill-paving-way-for-future-pharmacare-program-a-day-before-deadline/ Thu, 29 Feb 2024 20:00:25 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=152559 Health Minister Mark Holland tabled a long-awaited bill Thursday meant to pave the way for national pharmacare and preserve a deal that secures the New Democratic Party’s support for the government in the House of Commons. The bill includes a program to cover birth control as well as diabetes drugs and supplies for anyone with […]

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]]> 63% of U.S. employers with paid-time-off banks say most employees don’t take vacation due to workload: survey https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/63-of-u-s-employers-with-paid-time-off-banks-say-most-employees-dont-take-vacation-due-to-workload-survey/ Tue, 13 Feb 2024 14:00:57 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=151835 While more than a third (38 per cent) of U.S. employers are offering employees a paid-time-off bank, up slightly from in 2017 (34 per cent), nearly two-thirds (63 per cent) say most workers don’t use it due to a heavy workload, according to a new survey by the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans. The […]

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]]> Fidelity Canada wins award for focusing on flexibility amid return-to-office rollout https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/fidelity-canada-wins-award-for-focusing-on-flexibility-amid-return-to-office-rollout/ Fri, 03 Nov 2023 13:00:33 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=145375 Fidelity Canada’s flexible return-to-office rollout landed the company a win in the Future of work strategy category at Benefits Canada’s 2023 Workplace Benefits Awards on Oct. 20. In September 2022, the organization launched its future-of-work program, which classifies each employee’s role as either hybrid, remote or in person. Indeed, 87 per cent of roles at Fidelity are […]

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]]> ‘Bare minimum’ workdays helping employees relax, recharge after condensed workweek: expert https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-wellness/bare-minimum-workdays-helping-employees-relax-recharge-after-condensed-workweek-expert/ Thu, 24 Aug 2023 13:00:28 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=142271 With hybrid working emerging as the frontrunner in the evolving workplace, ‘bare minimum’ workdays is one of many flexible working policies employers are testing to determine the arrangement that best suits the needs of their employees and businesses. Bare minimum workdays allow employees to work at a much more relaxed pace without distractions. More employers […]

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]]> Nearly half of U.S. employees feeling burnt out at work: survey https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-wellness/nearly-half-of-u-s-employees-feeling-burnt-out-at-work-survey/ Wed, 23 Aug 2023 19:00:21 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=142528 Despite incidences of burnout dropping five percentage points over the past year, two-fifths (45 per cent) of U.S. employees say they’re feeling burnt out at work, according to a new survey by Eagle Hill Consulting. The survey, which polled more than 1,000 respondents, found women and younger workers are reporting the highest levels of burnout. Indeed, […]

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]]> 57% of employees considering quitting jobs for roles with more well-being support: survey https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-wellness/57-of-employees-considering-quitting-jobs-for-roles-with-more-well-being-support-survey/ Tue, 27 Jun 2023 13:00:36 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=140393 More than half (57 per cent) of employees say they’re seriously considering quitting their current jobs for one that’s more supportive, while nearly seven out of 10 executives are thinking about taking this leap, according to a survey by Deloitte. The survey, which polled more than 1,000 C-suite leaders and more than 1,000 employees, found […]

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]]> Majority of millennial, gen Z workers more likely to stay with employers that provide benefits: survey https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-benefits/majority-of-millennial-gen-z-workers-more-likely-to-stay-with-employers-that-provide-benefits-survey/ Fri, 19 May 2023 13:00:52 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=138460 More than half of generation Z (56 per cent) and millennial employees (65 per cent) say their current benefits package makes them somewhat more likely to remain with their employer, according to a new survey by LIMRA. The survey, which polled more than 4,000 U.S. employees, found 54 per cent of workers said they view their benefits […]

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]]> Federally regulated workplaces to begin providing employees with menstrual products https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-wellness/federally-regulated-workplaces-to-begin-providing-employees-with-menstrual-products/ Fri, 12 May 2023 19:00:47 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=137870 Federally regulated workplaces are expected to begin offering free menstrual products to workers by the end of 2023. On Wednesday, Labour Minister Seamus O’Regan announced changes to the Canada Labour Code that would ensure access to such products beginning Dec. 15. The changes would require federally regulated workplaces to provide menstrual products to workers at […]

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]]> 42% of global employees say lack of employer-provided fertility benefits is a ‘deal breaker:’ survey https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-benefits/42-of-global-employees-say-lack-of-employer-provided-fertility-benefits-is-a-deal-breaker-survey/ Fri, 21 Apr 2023 13:00:54 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=136811 More than four in 10 (42 per cent) global employees consider the availability of fertility benefits through their employer a ‘deal breaker’ in accepting a job, according to a new survey by Carrot Fertility. The survey, which polled 5,000 people across Canada, India, Mexico, the U.K. and the U.S., also found two-thirds (65 per cent) of […]

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