The workplace has evolved considerably in the last decade and compensation alone no longer defines how employees measure their experience. While salary remains important, it’s…
U.S. employers are increasingly embracing pay transparency, even as regulatory complexities introduced by the federal government present new challenges, according to a new survey by…
Employers can support workers impacted by this summer’s wildfires through flexible working arrangements, mental-health resources and clear communication, says Kim Siddall, national vice-president of client…
Among Canadian companies that say they’re bracing for a recession (76 per cent), a fifth (22 per cent) say they’ve paused hiring for the remainder…
Vancouver City Savings Credit Union is using its internal benefits and employee data to react to the financial realities that workers are facing amid the…
Nearly seven in 10 (67 per cent) employees say they’d deliver 20 per cent to 50 per cent more output if they were recognized by…
Nearly three-in-five Canadian workers (59 per cent) say they preferred to spend most of their working hours at home, a trend that runs counter to…
A preference for in-office work among generation Z employees isn’t surprising, given that many of their cohort began their careers during lockdowns, missing out on…
With more and more Canadians now sporting at least one tattoo, the summer season is prompting fresh conversations about professionalism and self-expression in the workplace.…
Kraft Heinz Canada is reimagining family benefits to reflect a broader, more inclusive definition of caregiving and employee well-being. The company is reframing these benefits…
As employers and employees grapple with inflation, political turbulence and an economic slowdown, consultants are stepping up to offer support. That uncertainty also extends to…
While many people know the reward of a hard day’s work goes well beyond a salary, an increasing number of employees don’t understand the real…
The organization’s chief human resources officer discusses innovative caregiver support, early wage access and how SE Health is tackling workforce housing concerns. Q: What new…
While legal requirements around pay transparency vary across different jurisdictions, employers that offer context around pay decisions can build trust with employees by providing clearer…
While some employers may be tempted to downplay or disguise their diversity, equity and inclusion programs amid the current DEI backlash, these moves can send…
Canadian people managers who have left or are planning to leave their role say factors such as lack of fulfilment or advancement (49 per cent),…
Despite offering generous benefits packages, many Canadian employers are seeing key benefits go unused or remain effectively invisible to employees, say several experts. A recent…
Nearly half (47 per cent) of U.S. workers say they’ve thought about leaving their job because their employer’s actions didn’t reflect its stated values, according…
Employers can provide better support to female employees with caregiving responsibilities by adjusting their benefits strategy and including men in the conversation, says Sarah Kaplan,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…