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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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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,…

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  • June 22, 2023 June 21, 2023
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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…

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  • June 21, 2023 June 21, 2023
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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…

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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…

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  • June 20, 2023 June 19, 2023
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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…

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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…

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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…

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  • June 16, 2023 June 16, 2023
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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…

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  • June 16, 2023 June 15, 2023
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U.S. employers increasing family, caregiver benefits: survey

U.S. employers are increasing their family and caregiving benefits in 2023, according to a new survey by the Society for Human Resource Management. The survey,…

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  • June 16, 2023 June 15, 2023
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Deadline extended for the 2023 Workplace Benefits Awards

Benefits Canada is extending the deadline for entering the 2023 Workplace Benefits Awards to Friday, July 7 at 5 p.m. EST. The original industry awards program has been…

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  • June 16, 2023 June 15, 2023
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76% of U.S. employees would consider moving on if company rolled back flexible work: survey

Three-quarters (76 per cent) of U.S. employees say they’d actively search for — or be open to — a new job if their company rolled…

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  • June 14, 2023 June 14, 2023
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How different types of pension plans impact employee recruitment, retention

When Alaska switched its public education employees from two defined benefit pension plans to a 401(k)-style defined contribution plan, more staff left their positions, according…

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  • June 13, 2023 June 9, 2023
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70% of global employers seeing ROI on employee well-being programs: survey

More than two-thirds (70 per cent) of global employers say they’re seeing a return on investment from their employee well-being programs, up significantly from 23…

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  • June 12, 2023 June 12, 2023
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Google, Salesforce applying different tactics to coax workers back to office

Google is enforcing its hybrid working policy by tying required in-office days to employee performance reviews. In an internal email, the company said it would…

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  • June 12, 2023 June 9, 2023
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Survey finds 60% of employees say they’d leave current job for one with more inclusive benefits

Sixty per cent of Canadian employees say they’d consider leaving their jobs for a role that offers more inclusive benefits, according to a new survey…

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  • June 12, 2023 June 9, 2023
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Saskatchewan’s pension and benefits administrator transitioning to not-for-profit model

Saskatchewan’s Public Employees Benefits Agency is transitioning to a not-for-profit corporation. The PEBA began pursuing the transition in 2021 at the request of the trustees…

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

An article on seven questions that employers should ask as the coronavirus pandemic moves into an endemic phase was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over…

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  • June 9, 2023 June 8, 2023
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