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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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,…
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…
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.…
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…
A total of 200 U.K. employers, representing more than 5,000 employees, have signed up for a permanent four-day workweek with no loss of pay, according…
Hybrid working is losing ground in North America as 60 per cent of employees returned to the office or job site in 2024, up eight…