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Majority of employees, executives missing at least one work day due to mental-health challenges: survey

The majority of chief executive officers (83 per cent) and employees (70 per cent) report missing at least one day of work due to stress,…

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  • April 28, 2022 April 27, 2022
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36% of racialized, Indigenous employees reporting psychological safety concerns: survey

More than a third (36 per cent) of racialized and Indigenous Canadian employees said they feel their colleagues may deliberately act in a way that…

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  • April 28, 2022 April 27, 2022
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U.S. employers financially impacted by employees’ deteriorating mental health: survey

Nearly three-quarters (71 per cent) of U.S. employers feel the deteriorating mental health of their workforce is having a negative financial impact on their companies,…

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  • April 28, 2022 April 27, 2022
  • 09:00
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43% of employees considering switching jobs due to pay, growth opportunities: survey

Two-fifths (43 per cent) of global employees said they’re likely to quit their job in the next 12 months, citing factors such as higher total…

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  • April 27, 2022 April 27, 2022
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Ontario casinos, Unifor reach deals with improved pensions, benefits

The union representing workers at three Ontario casinos has ratified a series of collective agreements that will provide improved pensions and health benefits for employees.…

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  • April 27, 2022 April 26, 2022
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Majority of Canadian employees at risk of burnout amid prolonged pandemic: survey

A majority (92 per cent) of Canadian employees feel they’re at risk of experiencing burnout as the coronavirus pandemic drags on, according to a new…

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42% of U.S. employees likely to quit their job in coming months: survey

Two-fifths (42 per cent) of U.S. employees are likely to leave their job in the next three to six months, according to a new survey…

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  • April 22, 2022 April 21, 2022
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33% of Canadians say employer doesn’t offer workplace addiction support: survey

A third (33 per cent) of Canadians say their employer doesn’t offer workplace addiction support programs, according to LifeWorks Inc.’s latest mental-health index. The survey,…

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  • April 22, 2022 April 21, 2022
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Top 5 HR, benefits and pension stories of the week

An announcement regarding long-awaited amendments to the Patented Medicines Review Board regulations was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the last week. Here are the five most…

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  • April 22, 2022 April 21, 2022
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Employee recognition has larger impact on engagement, productivity than salary: survey

More than half (57 per cent) of employees say feeling recognized in their current role would reduce the likelihood that they’d take a call from…

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  • April 21, 2022 April 19, 2022
  • 15:00
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Ontario municipality introducing four-day workweek

The Township of Springwater, Ont. is introducing a four-day workweek as part of a five-month pilot program to improve work-life balance for municipal employees. Starting…

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  • April 21, 2022 April 20, 2022
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What are the top countries for work-life balance?

The top three countries in the world for work-life balance are the Netherlands, Switzerland and Sweden, according to a new report by global employee benefits…

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  • April 20, 2022 April 20, 2022
  • 09:00

Targeted Strategies Group using benefits scoring tool to enhance plan design

Using a real-time benefits scoring tool, Targeted Strategies Group is making changes to its benefits plan to enhance its employee value proposition amid a tight…

70% of Canadian employees have experienced workplace violence or harassment: survey

Seven in 10 Canadian employees have experienced some form of violence and harassment at work, according to a survey by the Canadian Labour Congress in…

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  • April 14, 2022 April 14, 2022
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2022 Group Benefits Providers Report: Virtual platforms reshaping public, private health-care landscape

Four months ago, my daughter woke up with a stye in one eye. While my 10-year-old was handling her infection like a champ, I wasn’t.…

Q&A with Endy’s Hemalee Sisodraker

Endy’s director of people and culture discusses the importance of the employee experience; diversity, equity and inclusion commitments; and exploring Toronto. Q: What top challenges…

A third of U.S. employees currently considering quitting their jobs: survey

U.S. employees are quitting their jobs at elevated rates in 2022, with 30 per cent currently considering the move and 25 per cent actually quitting…

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  • April 13, 2022 April 13, 2022
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Just half of U.S. employees call benefits, rewards from employers distinctive: survey

Only half (51 per cent) of U.S. employees believe the benefits and rewards they receive from their employer are distinctive from what they’d receive from…

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  • April 12, 2022 April 12, 2022
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Physical health, work-life balance and ability to retire top concerns for Canadian employees: survey

Canadian employees’ top concerns are physical health and fitness, work load and work-life balance, ability to retire and mental health, according to a new survey…

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  • April 11, 2022 May 2, 2022
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Canadian employers increasing salary for current staff to help close wage gaps: survey

Many Canadian companies are taking measures to increase pay equity among employees, with 69 per cent saying they’ve observed salary discrepancies between new hires and more…

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  • April 8, 2022 April 8, 2022
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Top 5 HR, benefits and pension stories of the week

A story about the federal government considering whether to include booster shots in the next version of the coronavirus vaccine mandate for workers was the…

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  • April 8, 2022 April 8, 2022
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Salary increases, cost savings among top benefits of remote work: survey

As employees continue to adjust to the dynamics of working remotely since the coronavirus pandemic, 76 per cent of workers believe remote work has given…

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  • April 6, 2022 April 6, 2022
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A fifth of U.S. workers tapping into retirement savings as financial stress rises: survey

While 84 per cent of U.S. employees believe their employer should be responsible for their financial well-being, only 55 per cent feel their company is concerned…

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  • April 4, 2022 April 4, 2022
  • 15:00

Employers prioritizing mental, physical health in return-to-workplace plans: survey

As employers prepare to bring employees back to their physical workplaces in 2022, they’re planning to position mental health (91 per cent), physical health (60…

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  • April 4, 2022 March 31, 2022
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Canadian employers prioritizing DEI, but barriers remain for neurodiverse hires: survey

While Canadian employers have made significant strides toward improving diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace, employment barriers remain for the neurodiverse talent pool, according…

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  • April 4, 2022 April 4, 2022
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