Fewer U.S. employees working from home in 2022: report
Roughly a third (34 per cent) of U.S. employees say they worked from home at least part of the week in 2022, down from 2021…
- By: Staff
- June 28, 2023 June 28, 2023
- 09:00
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Accenture supporting LGBTQ2S+ employees with leadership training, mentoring
Accenture Canada is reinforcing its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion during Pride Month and beyond by offering leadership training and mentorship opportunities for all of…
- By: Sadie Janes
- June 27, 2023 June 26, 2023
- 09:00
57% of employees considering quitting jobs for roles with more well-being support: survey
More than half (57 per cent) of employees say they’re seriously considering quitting their current jobs for one that’s more supportive, while nearly seven out…
- By: Staff
- June 27, 2023 June 27, 2023
- 09:00
Canada ranks 52 out of 146 countries for gender wage equality: report
While Canada ranks No. 21 out of 146 countries for women’s labour force participation, its wage equality ranking sits at No. 52, according to a…
- By: Staff
- June 27, 2023 June 26, 2023
- 09:00
38% of Canadian workers don’t feel supported by their employer: survey
Nearly two-fifths (38 per cent) of Canadian workers say they don’t feel — or have never felt — supported by their employer, according to Telus…
- By: Staff
- June 26, 2023 June 26, 2023
- 09:00
Meet the 2023 Workplace Benefits Awards judges
With the 2023 Workplace Benefits Awards’ nomination process soon drawing to a close, Benefits Canada is pleased to announce this year’s panel of judges. The…
- By: Staff
- June 23, 2023 July 4, 2023
- 09:05
Editorial: Speaking up on DEI must go beyond policies and programs
As employers continue to ramp up their focus on diversity, equity and inclusion, Benefits Canada is returning with its sophomore DEI issue. In my editorial…
- By: Jennifer Paterson
- June 23, 2023 November 1, 2023
- 09:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on Canadians’ retirement readiness was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the last week. Here are the five most popular news stories of the…
- By: Staff
- June 23, 2023 June 22, 2023
- 09:00
Woodbridge Foam, Unifor agreement includes CAAT DBplus pension membership
The union representing more than 250 employees at Woodbridge Foam Corp. in Woodbridge, Ont. has ratified a three-year agreement that includes pension and benefits gains.…
- By: Sadie Janes
- June 23, 2023 June 22, 2023
- 09:00
Head to head: Should employers speak out on diversity issues?
While many organizations are joining the conversation around diversity, equity and inclusion, it’s about more than just saying the right things and having the right…
- By: Benefits Canada
- June 23, 2023 June 21, 2023
- 08:59
How employers are using data to integrate DEI into their benefits plans
Like other large employers, Ontario Power Generation Inc. has a diverse workforce that embodies the broader Canadian population across multiple demographics. The Crown corporation uses…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- June 23, 2023 June 21, 2023
- 08:57
2023 Top 100 Pension Funds Report: How to improve retirement outcomes across diverse plan member groups
At the beginning of April, the OPSEU Pension Trust made a change to a definition in its plan text that will have meaningful implications for…
- By: Kelsey Rolfe
- June 23, 2023 June 22, 2023
- 08:56
A look at Accenture’s pioneering gender affirmation coverage, DEI evolution
After leading the way in supporting transgender employees, Accenture is continuing to expand its diversity, equity and inclusion offerings to meet workers’ evolving needs. In…
- By: Sadie Janes
- June 23, 2023 June 21, 2023
- 08:56
Are institutional investors meeting diversity targets set for investee companies?
Considering women account for just over half of the population, Andrew MacDougall understands why — taken in isolation — the state of female representation at…
- By: Michael McKiernan
- June 23, 2023 July 6, 2023
- 08:56
How to build an employee resource group
Employee resource groups have been a part of many organizations for several years, are usually created and operated by employees and evolve and grow over…
- By: Moira Potter
- June 23, 2023 June 21, 2023
- 08:53
Back to basics on menopause support
It has been called “the change.” Menopause. That time, occurring roughly between the ages of 45 and 55, when a female’s reproductive life ends and…
- By: Brooke Smith
- June 23, 2023 June 21, 2023
- 08:52
Q&A with LCBO’s Lilian Riad-Allen
The crown corporation’s senior director of workplace health, safety and wellness discusses leaning into prevention, mental-health leadership training and reconnecting with nature. Q: What new…
- By: Sadie Janes
- June 23, 2023 June 21, 2023
- 08:50
45% of U.S. employees have higher expectations of employer’s mental-health resources in 2023: survey
Nearly half (45 per cent) of U.S. employees have higher expectations for their employer’s level of workplace mental-health support in 2023 compared to last year,…
- By: Staff
- June 22, 2023 June 21, 2023
- 09:00
Survey finds gender pay gap narrowing in Canada
The gender pay gap is narrowing in Canada, with women earning roughly 21 per cent less than men in 2022, compared to 24 per cent…
- By: Staff
- June 21, 2023 June 21, 2023
- 15:00
U of T supporting employee well-being with enhanced gender affirmation coverage
The University of Toronto is supporting employee well-being with enhanced gender affirmation coverage. Heather Boon, acting vice-president of people strategy, equity and culture at U…
- By: Sadie Janes
- June 21, 2023 June 22, 2023
- 09:00
90% of employers say employees with flexible work arrangements are productive
A majority (90 per cent) of employers say employees with flexible work arrangements are productive, with more than a third (37 per cent) saying their…
- By: Staff
- June 20, 2023 June 19, 2023
- 09:00
PwC Canada promoting inclusive work environment with three new employee resource groups
PricewaterhouseCoopers Canada is continuing to foster an inclusive work environment and sense of belonging with the addition of three new employee resource groups. The new…
- By: Sadie Janes
- June 20, 2023 June 19, 2023
- 09:00
How employers can support LGBTQ2S+ employees’ mental well-being amid challenging times
For LGBTQ2S+ employees and allies, the current news stream is particularly bleak. In recent months, at least 20 U.S. states have enacted laws restricting or…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- June 19, 2023 June 16, 2023
- 09:00
Younger U.S. workers seeking paid time off, flexible work in job search: survey
Two-thirds (65 per cent) of younger U.S. workers say paid time off is the No. 1 employer benefit that influences their job search, followed by…
- By: Staff
- June 16, 2023 June 16, 2023
- 15:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on Saskatchewan’s Public Employees Benefits Agency transition to a not-for-profit corporation was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the last week. Here are…
- By: Staff
- June 16, 2023 June 15, 2023
- 09:00