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Just 53% of gen Z workers believe they’ll get a raise in 2026: survey

While eight in 10 (82 per cent) Canadian generation Z employees believe they merit a raise next year, just 53 per cent anticipate they’ll receive…

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67% of global employees experiencing fertility challenges say employer isn’t supportive: survey

Despite growing awareness of reproductive health, two-thirds (67 per cent) of global employees who have experienced fertility challenges say their workplaces don’t offer support for…

  • By: Staff
  • December 2, 2025 December 1, 2025
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Employers shifting use of DEI metrics in executive compensation strategies: report

Global employers are shifting their approach toward the use of diversity, equity and inclusion metrics in their executive compensation plans amid growing politicization of DEI,…

  • By: Staff
  • December 1, 2025 November 28, 2025
  • 09:00
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RBC appointing Rosemary Hatnay as vice-president, total rewards delivery

The Royal Bank of Canada is appointing Rosemary Hatnay as vice-president of total rewards delivery. She previously worked at Scotiabank, where she held a series…

  • By: Staff
  • November 24, 2025 November 24, 2025
  • 15:00
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Survey finds caregiving pressures affecting Canadian employees’ mental health, retirement plans

Canadian employees with caregivering responsibilities are facing rising levels of stress, lost income and workplace strain, according to a new survey by virtual-care platform Maple…

  • By: Staff
  • November 24, 2025 November 21, 2025
  • 09:00
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on how employers can approach pay-for-performance amid economic volatility was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five…

  • By: Staff
  • November 21, 2025 November 20, 2025
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Financial Literacy Month: Wealthsimple helping women build financial confidence

Wealthsimple Inc. is marking Financial Literacy Month with a two-part series of information sessions on how women can build financial confidence. The sessions cover estate…

  • By: Sonya Singh
  • November 21, 2025 November 20, 2025
  • 09:00

Editorial: Looking at the good, bad and ugly of artificial intelligence

It’s difficult to avoid feeling overwhelmed by the hype around artificial intelligence and its many applications in our day-to-day lives. I was a kid during…

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

An article on proposed changes to preferred pharmacy networks outlined in the Ontario government’s fall economic statement was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past…

  • By: Staff
  • November 14, 2025 November 13, 2025
  • 09:00

How is disability management evolving amid remote work and technological change?

Despite the World Health Organization declaring the coronavirus pandemic over in May 2023, the health crisis continues to shape workplaces around the globe. “Before the…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • November 14, 2025 November 12, 2025
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Q&A with 123Dentist’s Domenico Morrone

The organization’s senior manager of employee benefits talks voluntary benefits, balancing costs with flexibility and travelling around the world. Q: What new programs or initiatives…

AI supporting, but not replacing, pension, benefits teams: experts

While emerging forms of artificial intelligence such as agentic AI may hold promises and challenges for pension plan sponsors, the human touch remains important when…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • November 13, 2025 November 13, 2025
  • 09:00
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Unifor, Loblaws agreement includes benefits gains

The union representing workers at Loblaws Inc.’s distribution centre in Ajax, Ont. have ratified a new five-year collective agreement that includes benefits and wage gains.…

  • By: Staff
  • November 10, 2025 November 7, 2025
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Just 39% of employers say performance management process delivers on employee expectations: survey

Almost half of global organizations say employee productivity would increase by at least 10 per cent if their performance management process was optimized, according to…

  • By: Staff
  • November 10, 2025 November 7, 2025
  • 09:00
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on one of Pratt & Whitney Canada’s wins in Benefits Canada’s 2025 Workplace Benefits Awards was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past…

  • By: Staff
  • November 7, 2025 November 6, 2025
  • 09:00

Flight Centre wins award for holistic employee mental-health strategy

Flight Centre Travel Group’s all-encompassing approach to supporting employee mental health landed a win in Benefits Canada’s 2025 Workplace Benefits Awards in the Mental Health…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • November 7, 2025 October 27, 2025
  • 09:00

Pratt & Whitney Canada awarded for data-driven approach to supporting employee mental health

Pratt & Whitney Canada’s holistic approach to employee mental-health support resulted in a win in the Mental Health Program category for employers with more than…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • November 6, 2025 October 29, 2025
  • 09:00

Flight Centre wins for wide-ranging support of employee well-being

Flight Centre Travel Group’s wide-ranging support of employee well-being earned it a tie for top honours in Benefits Canada’s 2025 Workplace Benefits Awards. The organization…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • November 5, 2025 October 29, 2025
  • 09:00
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Mercer acquiring Montreal-based HR firm Hexarem

Mercer is acquiring Montreal-based human resources consulting firm Hexarem. Founded in 2013, Hexarem serves a diverse range of public and private sector clients across Canada,…

  • By: Staff
  • November 4, 2025 November 4, 2025
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Admiral Insurance awarded for balanced, comprehensive approach to employee wellness

Admiral Insurance’s comprehensive approach to employee wellness led to a win (tied with one other employer) in the Health/Wellness Program category for employers with fewer…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • November 4, 2025 November 3, 2025
  • 09:00

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

An article on Arc’teryx Equipment’s win at Benefits Canada‘s 2025 Workplace Benefits Awards was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the…

  • By: Staff
  • October 31, 2025 October 30, 2025
  • 09:00
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How Blue Jays fandom is boosting employee morale, connection in the workplace

The Toronto Blue Jays’ World Series run is giving Canadians more than thrilling baseball games — it’s boosting morale and creating a sense of connection…

  • By: Sonya Singh
  • October 31, 2025 October 31, 2025
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Amazon’s Jane Standing wins Benefits Canada’s HR/Benefits Professional of the Year award

Jane Standing’s innovation and commitment to employee well-being earned her recognition as the Human Resources/Benefits Professional of the Year at Benefits Canada’s 2025 Workplace Benefits…

  • By: Sonya Singh
  • October 30, 2025 October 29, 2025
  • 09:00

Fengate Asset Management a winner for blending hybrid flexibility and wellness

Fengate Asset Management was a winner at Benefits Canada’s 2025 Workplace Benefits Awards for its Future of Work strategy, which combines hybrid flexibility with a…

  • By: Sonya Singh
  • October 30, 2025 October 28, 2025
  • 09:00

WSIB wins award for innovative, generous benefits program

The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board’s win in the Drug/Benefits Plan Innovation category at Benefits Canada’s 2025 Workplace Benefits Awards can be attributed to innovation,…