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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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,…
- By: Staff
- 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…
- By: Staff
- 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…
- By: Brooke Smith
- March 14, 2025 March 12, 2025
- 09:00
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…
- By: Staff
- 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…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- March 11, 2025 March 11, 2025
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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…
- By: The Canadian Press
- March 11, 2025 March 10, 2025
- 09:00
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…
- By: Cathy Bussewitz, the Associated Press
- March 7, 2025 March 7, 2025
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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…
- By: Staff
- March 7, 2025 March 6, 2025
- 09:00
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…
- By: Jennifer Paterson
- March 7, 2025 March 6, 2025
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60% of Canadian employees want their employer to help with commuting costs: survey
Nearly two-thirds (60 per cent) of employees say commuting expenses are the most crucial costs to have subsidized by employers, according to a new survey…
- By: Staff
- March 5, 2025 March 4, 2025
- 09:00
Nova Scotia expanding paid domestic violence leave to 5 days
Nova Scotia is increasing paid domestic violence leave from three to five days, effective April 1. The change aims to give employees more time to…
- By: Staff
- March 4, 2025 March 3, 2025
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Florida files suit against Target, claiming DEI initiatives ‘misled investors’
Florida’s new attorney general filed a federal court lawsuit against Target Corp., claiming the discount store chain “misled investors” by promoting diversity, equity and inclusion…
- By: Kate Payne, the Associated Press
- February 28, 2025 February 27, 2025
- 15:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on the Ontario Municipal Employees’ Retirement System’s 2024 financial results was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top…
- By: Staff
- February 28, 2025 February 27, 2025
- 09:00
Telus Health building awareness of expression behind Black hair this Black History Month and beyond
Telus Health is promoting diversity and sharing the beauty of Black cultures through its latest Black History Month campaign. Every February, the organization spotlights Black-led…
- By: Lauren Bailey
- February 27, 2025 February 26, 2025
- 09:00
Apple shareholders reject proposal to scrap company’s DEI programs
Apple Inc. shareholders rebuffed an attempt to pressure the technology trendsetter into joining U.S. President Donald Trump’s push to scrub corporate programs designed to diversify…
- By: Michael Liedtke, the Associated Press
- February 26, 2025 February 26, 2025
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Spain government pushing through legislation for reduced workweek
Spain’s government is pushing through legislation that would reduce the normal workweek from 40 to 37.5 hours with no reduction in pay, according to a…
- By: Staff
- February 24, 2025 February 21, 2025
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Why standing all day at work can be hazardous to employee health
While traveling in Europe, Margaux Lantelme noticed something different about the store cashiers: they did their work sitting down. It was a stark contrast to…
- By: Cathy Bussewitz, the Associated Press
- February 21, 2025 February 21, 2025
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on how financial wellness programs can help employees in their relationships was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the…
- By: Staff
- February 21, 2025 February 20, 2025
- 09:00
Employee belonging at core of DEI programs: expert
As employers reframe or move away from diversity, equity and inclusion programs, it’s important they remember employee belonging is at the core of these initiatives,…
- By: Brooke Smith
- February 21, 2025 February 27, 2025
- 09:00
64% of Canadian employees want higher salary for their position: survey
Roughly two-thirds (64 per cent) of Canadian employees say they want a higher salary for their position, according to a new survey by Robert Half…
- By: Lauren Bailey
- February 18, 2025 February 13, 2025
- 09:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on how remote working positively impacts employees was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five human resources,…
- By: Staff
- February 14, 2025 February 13, 2025
- 09:00
My take: Remote working may prove to be the great workplace equalizer
As employers begin mandating a return to the office, it’s important they consider how remote working has improved the employee experience for workers who are…
- By: Lauren Bailey
- February 11, 2025 February 10, 2025
- 09:00
Canadian employers increasingly prioritizing inclusive benefits: survey
Canadian employers are increasingly focusing on coverage for women’s health and gender affirmation in their employee benefits plans, according to a new survey by WTW.…
- By: Staff
- February 11, 2025 February 10, 2025
- 09:00
Germany providing leave protection for women experiencing miscarriage
Germany is extending maternity protection for women to include those who have suffered a miscarriage after they’ve entered the 13th week of pregnancy, according to…
- By: Staff
- February 7, 2025 February 6, 2025
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