69% of Canadian workers experiencing symptoms related to burnout: survey
More than two-thirds (69 per cent) of Canadian employees say they’ve experienced symptoms that can develop into burnout, according to a new survey by Pollara…
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on how national dental-care and pharmacare programs will impact unionized employees was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top…
- By: Staff
- October 4, 2024 October 3, 2024
- 09:00
Gen Z employees focusing on well-being, flexibility: survey
Eight in 10 generation Z employees say employers have a responsibility to support the psychological (83 per cent) and physical (81 per cent) well-being of…
- By: Staff
- October 3, 2024 October 2, 2024
- 09:00
Remote working opportunities shaped by employees’ location, commuting times: report
While Canadian employees are settling into new remote working patterns, regional disparities reveal different experiences across the country, according to a new report by the…
- By: Staff
- October 1, 2024 October 1, 2024
- 15:00
Survey finds 56% of Canadian workers reporting reduced productivity due to financial concerns
More than half (56 per cent) of Canadian employees say they’re less productive at work due to financial concerns, according to a new survey by…
- By: Staff
- September 27, 2024 September 27, 2024
- 15:00
Canadians with employer-sponsored health benefits 20% more likely to seek care when needed: survey
Canadians with an employer-provided benefits plan are 20 per cent more likely to seek care when needed and 25 per cent more likely to report…
- By: Staff
- September 27, 2024 September 30, 2024
- 09:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on how the Canadian Association of Pension Supervisory Authorities’ updated capital accumulation plan guideline will impact plan sponsors and members was the most-read story…
- By: Staff
- September 27, 2024 September 26, 2024
- 09:00
CalPERS CEO pay reaching US$1.2M due to investment performance boost: report
Marcie Frost, chief executive officer at the California Public Employees’ Retirement System, is receiving a significant bonus that will boost her compensation to more than…
- By: Staff
- September 25, 2024 September 23, 2024
- 15:00
Survey finds 33% of North American workers report declining financial situation
A third (33 per cent) of North American workers say they’re financially worse off than a year ago and have financial issues that are negatively…
- By: Staff
- September 24, 2024 September 20, 2024
- 15:00
Canadian employers project average base salary increase of 3.6% in 2025: survey
Canadian employers are projecting an average base salary increase of 3.6 per cent in 2025, a percentage that increases to 3.9 per cent among British…
- By: Staff
- September 23, 2024 September 23, 2024
- 15:00
Workplace wellness culture influencing job satisfaction, perception of benefits plan: 2024 BCHS
While three-quarters (76 per cent) of benefits plan members agreed their employer’s workplace culture or environment encourages health and wellness, plan sponsors were more enthusiastic,…
- By: Staff
- September 20, 2024 September 19, 2024
- 09:00
Majority of employers feel it’s challenging to provide benefits in today’s economic climate: 2024 BCHS
A large majority (80 per cent) of Canadian employers feel it’s extremely (36 per cent) or somewhat challenging (44 per cent) to provide benefits in…
- By: Staff
- September 19, 2024 September 18, 2024
- 09:00
DEI pushback an opportunity for employers to highlight intention behind diversity, inclusion initiatives: expert
While the recent pullback from diversity, equity and inclusion policies by several large employers may be concerning to some employees, it also provides companies with…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- September 19, 2024 September 18, 2024
- 09:00
38% of plan members experiencing loneliness, isolation, social disconnection: 2024 BCHS
Nearly two-fifths (38 per cent) of benefits plan members are experiencing a general sense of loneliness, isolation and social disconnection, according to the 2024 Benefits…
- By: Staff
- September 18, 2024 September 17, 2024
- 09:00
Survey finds 54% of Canadian employees say affordability a barrier to improving well-being
More than half (54 per cent) of Canadian employees say affordability is among the top barriers to improving their well-being, according to a new survey…
- By: Staff
- September 16, 2024 September 13, 2024
- 09:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on the Ontario government’s review of preferred pharmacy networks was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five human…
- By: Staff
- September 13, 2024 September 12, 2024
- 09:00
Editorial: Many happy returns
With the return of autumn, change is once again in the air. For the last nine months, I’ve lead the editorial team at Benefits Canada…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- September 13, 2024 September 12, 2024
- 09:00
B.C. family doctors call for sick days, pensions ahead of October election
Representatives of family doctors in British Columbia say giving physicians paid sick days, vacation coverage, extended health and dental benefits and a pension plan is…
- By: Ethan Cairns, the Canadian Press
- September 13, 2024 September 12, 2024
- 09:00
Head to head: Are employers reversing the ‘she-cession’ in the post-pandemic era?
One chief executive officer acknowledges that employers have made promising progress, while a human resources director argues more work needs to be done. Jodi Kovitz,…
- By: Sadie Janes
- September 13, 2024 September 12, 2024
- 08:59
How employers can support female employees’ financial, retirement wellness
Brianne Collins, age 29, has worked as a senior copywriter at a large Toronto-based advertising agency for just over a year. Collins’ agency supports employee…
- By: Brooke Smith
- September 13, 2024 September 12, 2024
- 08:57
IMCO betting big on private assets amid demand for sustainability
The Investment Management Corp. of Ontario is looking at private assets as an opportunity to support investment returns across various Ontario-based pension plans. “We believe…
- By: Bryan McGovern
- September 13, 2024 September 12, 2024
- 08:55
Q&A with B.C. Lottery Corp.’s Madhavee Inamdar
The B.C. Lottery Corp.’s manager of diversity, inclusion and belonging discusses weaving inclusivity into the fabric of a business, bringing organizations together to share diversity,…
- By: Lauren Bailey
- September 13, 2024 September 12, 2024
- 08:53
Employers focused on employee well-being twice as likely to report strong talent, financial outcomes: survey
Employers that are highly focused on employee well-being are twice as likely to report better human capital and financial outcomes than companies with low well-being effectiveness,…
- By: Staff
- September 12, 2024 September 12, 2024
- 15:00
Remote working supporting employee productivity but not a one-size-fits-all solution: expert
While hybrid and remote working arrangements can help some employees be more productive, it’s important that employers don’t take a “one-size-fits-all” approach when implementing these…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- September 12, 2024 September 11, 2024
- 09:00
Mental-health leaves of absence among U.S. workers up 22% in Q1 2024: report
Roughly one in ten (11 per cent) of all leaves of absence among U.S. workers in the first quarter of 2024 were due to mental…
- By: Staff
- September 11, 2024 September 11, 2024
- 15:00