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…
Top Stories in Human resources
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
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
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
Workplace design impacting employers’ retention of women experiencing menopause: report
Workplace design, not just benefits coverage, may determine whether women remain in the workforce during menopause, according to new research from the University of Ottawa.…
- By: Sonya Singh
- March 13, 2026 March 12, 2026
- 09:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on Derek Dobson’s departure from the Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology’s pension plan was the most-read article on BenefitsCanada.com this past week.…
- By: Staff
- March 13, 2026 March 12, 2026
- 09:00
Half of U.S. women say caregiving responsibilities impacting career ambitions: survey
Nearly half (49 per cent) of U.S. female employees have stymied their career ambitions because of caregiving responsibilities, compared to just 32 per cent of…
- By: Staff
- March 12, 2026 March 11, 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
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…
- By: Darcy Clark
- January 5, 2026 December 23, 2025
- 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
Discrimination lawsuit underscores reputational, accommodation risks for employers: expert
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…
- By: Sonya Singh
- February 24, 2026 February 26, 2026
- 09:00