With hours before deadline, Liberals reshape pandemic aid to employers, workers
The federal government has unveiled a $7-billion redesign of pandemic aid for businesses and individuals that kicks in Sunday, which would cut support to almost…
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Top 5 HR, pension and benefits stories of the week
Our story revealing the employers that took the top spots at the 2021 Workplace Benefits Awards was the most-read story over the past week on BenefitsCanada.com. Here…
- By: Staff
- October 22, 2021 October 21, 2021
- 09:00
Should employers offer paid menstrual leave?
On the first day of her period, Amy Saunders says she’s often stuck in bed with a hot water bottle, downing painkillers and drinking tea.…
- By: The Canadian Press
- October 21, 2021 October 21, 2021
- 13:00
Samsung snags award for health, wellness program for all life stages
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.’s comprehensive employee health and wellness strategy scored it a win at Benefits Canada‘s 2021 Workplace Benefits Awards on Oct. 14. The technology company won…
- By: Melissa Dunne
- October 21, 2021 October 20, 2021
- 09:00
3M Canada nets health, wellness award for long-term focus
3M Canada’s long-term focus on helping employees “refresh, re-energize and feel well” secured the company a win at Benefits Canada’s 2021 Workplace Benefits Awards on Oct. 14.…
- By: Melissa Dunne
- October 20, 2021 October 20, 2021
- 09:00
Toronto software company offering 4-day workweek, flexibility to employees
A Toronto-based software developer is offering additional workplace flexibility to employees, leading to increased productivity and growth. Marco Osso, vice-president of employee success at Tulip.io…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- October 19, 2021 October 19, 2021
- 09:00
‘Significant’ wave of terminations coming due to workplace vaccine mandates: lawyer
Canada is facing a potential wave of terminations tied to mandatory workplace vaccine policies as a growing number of employers require workers to be fully…
- By: The Canadian Press
- October 18, 2021 October 18, 2021
- 15:18
Shopify wins award for ‘digital by design’ employee health, wellness strategy
Shopify Inc. was awarded for its digital-first employee health and wellness strategy at Benefits Canada‘s 2021 Workplace Benefits Awards on Oct. 14. The technology company won the…
- By: Lauren Bailey
- October 18, 2021 October 20, 2021
- 09:00
Unilever awarded for holistic approach to supporting employees amid pandemic
Unilever Canada’s holistic approach to supporting employees’ health and well-being throughout the coronavirus pandemic scored the company a win at Benefits Canada’s 2021 Workplace Benefits…
- By: Lauren Bailey
- October 18, 2021 October 20, 2021
- 09:00
Number of U.S. female employees considering downshifting, leaving careers rising: report
One in three (33 per cent) women in the U.S. said they’ve considered downshifting their careers or leaving the workforce this year, compared to one…
- By: Staff
- October 18, 2021 October 18, 2021
- 09:00
Who are the winners of the 2021 Workplace Benefits Awards?
Benefits Canada is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2021 Workplace Benefits Awards. At a virtual roundtable and awards ceremony on Thursday, 23 finalists gathered to discuss their leading benefits and…
- By: Staff
- October 15, 2021 October 15, 2021
- 09:05
Amazon open to more remote work post-pandemic
Amazon.com Inc. is allowing many technology and corporate employees to continue working remotely indefinitely, as long as they can commute to the office when necessary.…
- By: The Canadian Press, with files from staff
- October 15, 2021 October 14, 2021
- 09:00
Top 5 HR, pension and benefits stories of the week
A look at a survey finding employees are prioritizing workplace benefits plans amid an increasingly competitive job market took the top spot as the most-read story…
- By: Staff
- October 15, 2021 October 15, 2021
- 09:00
Expert panel: Preparing a psychologically safe return-to-workplace plan
Any return to the workplace, whether it’s after a medical or parental leave — or say, following a global pandemic — requires consideration and care…
- By: Katharine Coons
- October 12, 2021 October 7, 2021
- 09:00
Top 5 HR, pension and benefits stories of the week
With many employers currently planning where employees will work post-coronavirus pandemic, our story on the Royal Bank of Canada’s hybrid work model piqued the interest…
- By: Staff
- October 8, 2021 October 8, 2021
- 09:00
RBC banking on hybrid work model post-pandemic
The Royal Bank of Canada is applying the lessons it learned during the coronavirus pandemic to develop a hybrid work model for a wide range…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- October 6, 2021 October 6, 2021
- 09:00
New study calling on permanent reforms to Canada’s sickness, caregiving leaves
With the coronavirus pandemic exposing gaps in sickness and caregiving leave provisions across Canada, the Institute for Research on Public Policy is calling for permanent…
- By: Staff
- October 8, 2021 October 8, 2021
- 15:00
More Canadian employers topping up maternity leave benefits than parental leave benefits: survey
While more than half (58 per cent) of Canadian employers provide top-up pay for maternity leave benefits, just 33 per cent offer top-ups for parental…
- By: Staff
- October 7, 2021 October 7, 2021
- 09:00
Public servants facing unpaid leave if not vaccinated by Oct. 29
The core public service, as well as air travel and rail employees, must all be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus by Oct. 29, according to…
- By: The Canadian Press
- October 7, 2021 October 7, 2021
- 09:00
Head to head: Should Canada implement a universal basic income?
Though the idea was coined by English philosopher Thomas More in his novel Utopia in 1516, several countries — including Canada — are considering how…
- By: Benefits Canada
- October 15, 2021 October 14, 2021
- 08:59
Employers leveraging benefits, flexibility to prevent pandemic surge in disability claims
During the height of the coronavirus pandemic, the Ottawa Community Housing Corp. battened down the hatches and focused on addressing any absence management issues before…
- By: Lauren Bailey
- October 15, 2021 October 14, 2021
- 08:56
Supporting employees with chronic conditions amid pandemic-fueled delays to care
As the country began shutting down to focus on beating back the coronavirus at the height of the pandemic in March 2020, people with chronic…
- By: Lauren Bailey
- October 15, 2021 October 14, 2021
- 08:52