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

An article on why a higher salary is the No. 1 reason employees are searching for a new job was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com…

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How Shopify is supporting employee well-being with additional paid time off

Just like professional athletes, employees have to balance high performance with periods of rest. To this end, Shopify Inc. introduced its Intermission program in 2018…

2023 Group Benefits Providers Report: Prioritizing partnerships, personalization and prevention

As technology advances and plan members’ needs become more diverse, the relationship between benefits plan sponsors and providers is adapting to fit these changes. Sarah…

How employers can manage employee productivity in a remote working environment

The coronavirus pandemic ushered in a new world of work when organizations in most sectors were forced to find ways to operate virtually. Three years…

Why you should hire a chief sustainability officer

When Richard Manley, chief sustainability officer at the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, joined the organization as managing director and head of sustainable investing in…

Q&A with Schneider Electric’s Christopher Lewis

Schneider Electric’s senior compensation and benefits leader talks about adapting benefits to flex work, artificial intelligence and time spent gardening. Q: What top challenges do…

Companies ‘walking the talk’ on workforce investments reaping 4% higher return on invested capital: report

Companies that back up talk about investing in employees with action are associated with a four per cent higher return on invested capital, according to…

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Younger, more diverse U.S. employees most likely to work from home amid pandemic: report

Employees working from home during the worst part of the coronavirus pandemic were younger, more diverse and better educated, according to a new report from…

40% of Canadian workers say they aren’t fairly paid: survey

Two-fifths (40 per cent) of Canadian workers say they aren’t fairly paid in their current role, according to a new survey by Robert Half Canada…

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Report finds DEI increasingly important in talent attraction, retention efforts

While more than two-thirds (69 per cent) of employers say the macroeconomic environment is negatively impacting recruitment, three-quarters (74 per cent) say it hasn’t reduced…

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  • April 11, 2023 April 10, 2023
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45% of Canadian autistic employees feel they have to mask autistic traits at work: survey

Nearly half (45 per cent) of Canadian autistic employees say they have to mask their autistic traits at work, according to a new survey by…

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  • April 10, 2023 April 6, 2023
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Employee recognition leads to decreased absenteeism, increased productivity: report

Employers that report high levels of employee recognition can expect increased productivity and decreased rates of absenteeism and safety incidents, according to a new report…

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  • April 5, 2023 April 4, 2023
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Gallagher completes acquisition of Buck for US$660 million

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has completed its acquisition of BCHR Holdings — also known as Buck — for US$660 million. Through the agreement, Gallagher will expand…

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  • April 4, 2023 April 4, 2023
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Canadians’ financial well-being on the decline: survey

43% of employees concerned about their financial future: survey

Two in five (43 per cent) Canadian employees say they’re concerned about their financial future, according to Telus Health’s latest mental-health index. Nearly half (45…

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  • April 3, 2023 April 3, 2023
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Workplace cancer strategies can support employee health, reduce benefits costs: webinar

By focusing on cancer as part of a wider chronic disease management strategy, employers can support employee health while reducing benefits costs, said Chris Bonnett,…

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Survey finds 39% of U.S. workers haven’t taken vacation in the last year

Two-fifths (39 per cent) of U.S. employees say they haven’t taken a vacation in the last 12 months, according to a new survey by Eagle…

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  • March 31, 2023 March 31, 2023
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TD Bank building pipeline of Black tech employees, providing returnship program for tech workers

The TD Bank Group is expanding its talent pool through partnerships that tap into the Black Professionals in Tech Network and FDM Group Inc.’s returnship…

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

An article on a 2023 budget proposal to require employers to report dental coverage as part of the national dental-care program was the most-read story…

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  • March 31, 2023 March 30, 2023
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American Express Canada incentivizing employees working onsite with meal stipend, snacks

American Express Canada is providing a daily meal stipend and refreshments to employees who are working onsite. With most employees in a hybrid or remote…

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Sounding Board: How employers can use benefits, DEI to draw gen Z workers to skilled trades

Even before the coronavirus pandemic, employers were predicting challenges around meeting the demands of unfilled roles in the skilled trades. For the last decade, the…

46% of Canadian employees feel very happy at work: survey

Nearly half (46 per cent) of Canadian employees say they’re very happy with their current role and responsibilities at work, according to a new survey…

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  • March 29, 2023 March 29, 2023
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Four-day workweek promotes gender equity at home, workplace: expert

A four-day workweek promotes gender equity in the workplace and enables male employees to help their partners with household duties, says Grace Tallon, director of…

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RBC employees returning to office 3-4 days a week

The Royal Bank of Canada is asking its employees to return to the office three or four days per week, effective May 1. In an…

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  • March 27, 2023 March 27, 2023
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Gesco, Unifor agreement includes retirement, paid leave gains

The union representing employees at Ontario-based flooring company Gesco Ltd. Partnership has ratified a three-year collective agreement that includes retirement and paid leave gains. The…

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  • March 27, 2023 March 24, 2023
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HR leaders prioritizing employee mental health but lack access to resources

While nearly two-thirds (61 per cent) of Canadian human resources leaders say employee mental health is an important challenge to manage this year, 48 per…