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How mental-health leave can support employee well-being

Despite a fear of repercussions, more adults are recognizing that stepping back from work to deal with emotional burdens or psychological conditions that get in…

Majority of Canadian employers planning to benchmark benefits plan to remain competitive: survey

The majority (91 per cent) of Canadian employers are planning to benchmark their benefits plan against market practices to remain competitive, with half (49 per…

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  • April 16, 2025 April 11, 2025
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40% of Canadian employees under constant stress: survey

Two-fifths (40 per cent) of Canadian employees say they feel constantly stressed out, according to Telus Health’s latest mental-health index. The survey, which polled roughly…

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  • April 15, 2025 April 14, 2025
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Canadians taking fewer holidays, earning less in 2020: report

Survey finds prolonged unemployment impacting workers’ skills, mental health

Extended periods of unemployment are impacting workers’ skills and mental health while making it more difficult for employers to fill open roles, according to a…

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  • April 14, 2025 April 14, 2025
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64% of ‘sandwich generation’ employees have experienced depression, anxiety: report

Two-thirds (64 per cent) of global employees in the ‘sandwich generation’— defined as those who are caring for young children and ageing parents — say…

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  • April 14, 2025 April 10, 2025
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on how incoming health-care legislation could impact plan sponsors’ virtual care offerings was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are…

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  • April 11, 2025 April 10, 2025
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Talent retention a critical concern for employers ahead of IPO offerings: survey

Talent retention is a critical concern for employers ahead of an initial public offering event, with private companies significantly more focused on retention compared to…

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  • April 9, 2025 April 9, 2025
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Economic volatility, demographic changes among factors shaping retirement plans: survey

More than half of U.S. pension plan sponsors say economic conditions like interest rate and market volatility (58 per cent) as well as demographic changes…

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  • April 8, 2025 April 7, 2025
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Labatt attracting, retaining new talent through graduate management trainee program

Labatt Breweries of Canada is helping young professionals build adaptable skill sets with its graduate management trainee program. The program provides participants with an opportunity…

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Unifor, General Dynamics agreement includes pension, benefit gains

The union representing roughly 500 employees at General Dynamics Land Systems Canada in London, Ont. has ratified a new three-year contract that includes pension and…

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  • April 4, 2025 April 3, 2025
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How managers, employees can increase their ‘adaptability quotient’ in an unpredictable world

People leaders who are looking to improve their ‘adaptability quotient’ amid the ongoing U.S.-Canada trade war can draw upon lessons learned during the coronavirus pandemic,…

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Black Canadians say workplaces becoming more equitable, but more work to be done: survey

While the majority (86 per cent) of Black Canadians feel their employer has created a more equitable workplace for Black employees, there’s still room for…

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  • March 31, 2025 March 28, 2025
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Survey finds four in 10 employees have taken mental-health leave

Half (51 per cent) of employers say mental-health leaves of absence are increasing and four in 10 employees said they’ve taken a leave of absence…

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  • March 28, 2025 March 25, 2025
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All generations of employees embracing flexible work since start of pandemic: survey

While generation Z and millennial employees report the highest levels of satisfaction from flexible working arrangements, employees across all generations have increasingly embraced flexible work…

2025 Workplace Benefits Awards to open on March 31

Calling all employers and plan sponsors — the 2025 Workplace Benefits Awards will open for entries on Monday, March 31. This year, Benefits Canada is…

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Majority of employers expect wages to increase in 2025: survey

While more than two-thirds of Canadian employers expect wages to increase in 2025 compared to last year, more than half (57 per cent) fear it…

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  • March 20, 2025 March 19, 2025
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76% of CAP sponsors prioritizing employee financial resilience, retirement readiness: survey

Three-quarters (76 per cent) of Canadian capital accumulation plan sponsors say employees’ financial resilience and retirement readiness are the main reasons they’re modernizing their plan,…

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  • March 19, 2025 March 18, 2025
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Survey finds 85% of employers believe workplace friendships support increased employee retention

Friendship among employees can yield several benefits for employers, including supporting their attraction and retention strategies, according to a new survey by the Harris Poll…

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  • March 14, 2025 March 12, 2025
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Why you should hire an onsite counsellor

The cumulative cost of mental illness is estimated to reach $2.5 trillion by 2041, according to a report by the Centre for Addiction and Mental…

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Fewer than 5% of global employers completely prohibiting remote working: survey

While more than two-thirds of global companies say they’ve implemented a formal policy requiring employees to be in the office for a minimum number of…

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  • March 13, 2025 March 12, 2025
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How the coronavirus pandemic continues to shape benefits plans

In the five years since the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus pandemic, Canadian benefits plan sponsors have adapted their offerings and continue to apply…

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Ottawa launching $6.5 billion business aid package, EI changes amid Trump tariffs

The federal government has put together a $6.5-billion aid package and is making temporary changes to the employment insurance program to support Canadian businesses and…

More than hot flashes: Women raise awareness about menopause symptoms and work

It took five years for Crystal Burke to put a name to the symptoms that haunted her. Heart palpitations. Insomnia so severe she slept only…

55% of Canadian women reporting expanded work opportunities due to hybrid working: survey

More than half (55 per cent) of Canadian women employees say hybrid working has given them opportunities at work they wouldn’t have otherwise had, according…

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  • March 7, 2025 March 6, 2025
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Editorial: Sleep is the best medicine in an increasingly foreboding world

It’s been nearly two years since I slept through the night — my 15-month-old daughter is still waking up to nurse and I wasn’t sleeping…