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Quebec’s AI workplace guidelines signal a shift for employers: expert

While they aren’t legally binding, Quebec’s workplace artificial intelligence guidelines offer a roadmap for how existing privacy law will be interpreted and where legal expectations…

Medavie embedding DEI into year-round employee experience

At Medavie, employee inclusion isn’t something that gets dusted off every June — it’s embedded in hiring, training, benefits and culture to build trust into…

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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

A column by Hub International’s Ken MacDonald on his recent health-care journey was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top…

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  • June 20, 2025 June 19, 2025
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How employers can celebrate inclusion beyond monthly awareness campaigns

Every June, rainbows pop up across corporate Canada — it’s a sign that Pride Month is in full swing. But when the calendar flips to…

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82% of Canadian employers cite cost as top benefits concern: survey

The majority (82 per cent) of Canadian employers say cost is their primary consideration when defining and reviewing benefits, compared to 66 per cent of…

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  • June 11, 2025 June 13, 2025
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Egale Canada celebrating Pride Month through community, employee engagement

Egale Canada is celebrating Pride Month with its employees across Canada by engaging in local community events, encouraging managers to take their teams out for…

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Is DEI dead, rebranding or undergoing a natural evolution?

As President Donald Trump’s administration continues to demonize diversity, equity and inclusion, pushing many employers to turn away from workplace policies or rebrand the language…

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36% of Canadian employees feel overwhelmed by responsibilities, commitments: survey

More than a third (36 per cent) of Canadian employees say they feel overwhelmed with responsibilities or commitments, according to Telus Health’s latest mental-health index.…

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  • June 2, 2025 June 5, 2025
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Communication, benefits key to supporting employees in sectors hit by U.S. trade war

Canadian employers in sectors that have been hardest hit by the U.S. trade war can support employees’ mental and financial wellness by communicating clearly about…

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Pay transparency supports employers’ attraction, retention strategies, employee equity: expert

While pay transparency requirements differ across Canada, there are several best practices for employers to ensure equity in the workplace, says Caitlin Hurren, legal counsel…

Employees increasingly refusing toxic workplaces

One week into a new job, Lisa Grouette discovered something missing come Sunday night: the sinking feeling of dread she used to experience before going…

Aviso maintaining DEI efforts amid rollbacks by other employers, geopolitical tension

Wealth services firm Aviso is maintaining its diversity, equity and inclusion efforts amid geopolitical uncertainty, trade wars and DEI rollbacks by other employers, says Sherri…

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DEI pullback could signal workplace bullying no longer a priority: expert

Over the past decade, diversity, equity and inclusion efforts have helped expose the prevalence of workplace bullying. But, as some organizations pull back on DEI…

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How employers can craft effective, compliant remote-working policies

As remote and hybrid work becomes commonplace, Canadian employers may be unknowingly putting themselves at risk by overlooking key compliance obligations, says Natalka Haras, senior…

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Expert panel: Unmasking mental-health challenges in the workplace

The theme of this year’s Mental Health Week — Unmasking Mental Health — is a reminder that many people in the workplace feel pressured to…

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How employers can support psychological safety amid geopolitical instability

Amid ongoing geopolitical tension, the U.S. trade war and the rising cost of living, it’s important for employers to provide a psychological safe workplace, says…

How UBC’s internal awards impact employee recognition and well-being

Awarding employees in a genuine manner for their accomplishments at work and in the community can go a long way to support employee recognition and…

Q&A with 1Password’s Katya Laviolette

The software company’s chief people officer discusses family-building benefits, managing a fully remote workforce and quiet days with her four rescue animals. Q: What new…

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How employers can alleviate employee burnout amid global economic volatility

Amid global economic volatility contributing to reduced hiring, rising rates of employee burnout aren’t surprising, says Tara Parry, director of permanent placement services at Robert…

Community, mentors and skill-building: experts weigh the role of employee resource groups

After moving to the U.S. from South Korea at age six, Jenny Jang found it challenging to navigate through school and her first jobs. “In…

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How Dufferin County is minimizing microaggressions in the workplace

While microaggressions — intentional or unintentional verbal or nonverbal acts toward a person that reinforces stereotypes — are unfortunately common in many workplaces, the municipal…

Employees reporting less collaboration, more confrontation from colleagues: survey

Roughly a third of employees say their colleagues are less collaborative (29 per cent) and more confrontational (28 per cent) compared to three years ago,…

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  • April 1, 2025 March 31, 2025
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How employers can manage employee expectations amid shifting workplaces, duties

When Nikelle Inman started a new job coaching first-generation college students, she looked forward to meeting with them one-on-one to talk about how to surmount…

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Communication of benefits, transparency keys to supporting employee mental-health amid tariff dispute: expert

Amid the ongoing tariff dispute between Canada and the U.S., employers can support employee mental health by reminding them of available mental-health benefits and being…

How 5 employers are designing mental-health benefits that cater to a diverse workforce

Most Canadian benefits plan sponsors (89 per cent) and members (73 per cent) agree their workplace environment supports mental wellness, according to the 2024 Benefits…