Six in 10 workers feel anxious when taking paid time off: survey
More than half (59 per cent) of U.S. workers say they feel some form of anxiety when it comes to taking time off, according to…
- By: Staff
- July 18, 2025 July 18, 2025
- 15:00
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Starbucks requiring some remote workers to relocate to Seattle, Toronto
Starbucks Corp. is requiring some remote workers to return to its headquarters and increasing the number of days that corporate employees are required to work…
- By: Dee-Ann Durbin, The Associated Press
- July 16, 2025 July 15, 2025
- 15:00
Average Canadian employer increasing salary budget by 3.5% in 2026: survey
The average Canadian employer is planning to increase their salary budget by 3.5 per cent in 2026, according to a new survey by WTW. The…
- By: Staff
- July 9, 2025 July 9, 2025
- 15:00
50% of Canadian gen-Zers prefer roles without people management, citing work-life balance: survey
Half (50 per cent) of Canadian generation Z workers say they’d prefer a senior role that doesn’t involve people management, compared to 44 per cent…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- July 4, 2025 July 3, 2025
- 09:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on Quebec’s incoming framework for variable payment life annuities was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five…
- By: Staff
- July 4, 2025 July 3, 2025
- 09:00
Unifor, DHL Express agreement includes increased employer match in DC pension plan
The union representing 2,100 workers at DHL Express Canada sites across the country has ratified a new four-year agreement that includes pension and benefits gains.…
- By: Staff
- July 3, 2025 July 2, 2025
- 09:00
BMO corporate employees returning to office four days per week this fall
The Bank of Montreal says it’s moving towards having employees work four days in the office per week starting in the fall, joining some of…
- By: The Canadian Press
- July 2, 2025 June 27, 2025
- 09:00
Canadian employers divided on who should adapt to workplace culture: survey
More than half (55 per cent) of Canadian employers say it’s up to workers to adapt to company culture, while 45 per cent believe workplace…
- By: Staff
- July 2, 2025 July 2, 2025
- 09:00
Deciem supporting employee inclusivity with Pride Month events
Deciem Beauty Group Inc. is marking Pride Month with a series of employee events to support LGBTQ2S+ employees, allies and the wider community. The employer…
- By: Jada Lowe
- June 27, 2025 June 26, 2025
- 09:00
Editorial: DEI’s non-linear evolution will carry on despite backlash
Three years ago, I wrote an editorial for our inaugural DEI Issue heralding the overdue and rising attention that was being bestowed on diversity, equity…
- By: Jennifer Paterson
- June 27, 2025 June 26, 2025
- 09:00
Head to head: Should employers be mandating employees back to the office?
Five years after the coronavirus pandemic normalized the concept of remote working, academic and union thought leaders agree there’s no evidence supporting return-to-office mandates. Mark…
- By: Benefits Canada
- June 27, 2025 June 26, 2025
- 08:59
How Metrolinx is prioritizing resources and support for women in the workplace
At Metrolinx, diversity, equity and inclusion are more than just initiatives, they’re woven into the fabric of how the Ontario transportation agency operates. “We know…
- By: Jennifer Paterson
- June 27, 2025 January 7, 2026
- 08:58
2025 Top 40 Money Managers Report: How institutional investors are grappling with the DEI backlash
Eddy Ng remembers 2020 as a landmark year for diversity, equity and inclusion as the corporate world responded to the public outcry that followed the…
- By: Michael McKiernan
- June 27, 2025 June 26, 2025
- 08:56
Q&A with Canadian Bank Note Company’s Michelle Kostiuk
The company’s director of corporate human resources services discusses a new women’s health initiative, the challenge presented by GLP-1 drugs and the Ukrainian art of…
- By: Jennifer Paterson
- June 27, 2025 July 7, 2025
- 08:50
Fewer employees reporting excellent mental health year over year: survey
Just 16 per cent of U.S. employees rate their mental health as excellent, down from 30 per cent in 2024, according to a new survey…
- By: Staff
- June 25, 2025 June 24, 2025
- 09:00
Deadline extended for the 2025 Workplace Benefits Awards
Benefits Canada is extending the deadline for entering the 2025 Workplace Benefits Awards to Friday, July 4 at 5 p.m. EST. The industry’s original —…
- By: Benefits Canada
- June 24, 2025 June 20, 2025
- 09:00
Colliers’ 2024 Workplace Benefits Awards win highlighting commitment to employee well-being
Colliers International Group Inc.’s win at Benefits Canada’s 2024 Workplace Benefits Awards is highlighting the company’s efforts to support employee well-being via its absence management…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- June 20, 2025 June 19, 2025
- 09:00
Nearly one in five Canadian employers say turnover costs exceed $100K: survey
Employee turnover is taking a significant financial toll on Canadian companies, with nearly one in five hiring managers (17 per cent) saying it costs their…
- By: Sonya Singh
- June 19, 2025 July 21, 2025
- 15:00
Meet the 2025 Workplace Benefits Awards judges
With just two weeks to go until the 2025 Workplace Benefits Awards’ nomination process draws to a close, Benefits Canada is pleased to announce this…
- By: Benefits Canada
- June 19, 2025 August 8, 2025
- 09:00
Scotiabank appointing Jason Traetto as VP, global pensions and benefits
Scotiabank is appointing Jason Traetto as vice-president of global pensions and benefits. In the new role, he’ll lead the bank’s commitment to the total well-being…
- By: Staff
- June 17, 2025 June 17, 2025
- 15:00
57% of global employers rebalancing benefits spend over next three years: survey
In the next three years, more than half (57 per cent) of global employers plan to reallocate or rebalance their benefits spend, adding or enhancing…
- By: Staff
- June 17, 2025 June 16, 2025
- 09:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on how pension plan sponsors can manage risk amid economic and geopolitical instability was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here…
- By: Staff
- June 13, 2025 June 12, 2025
- 09:00
Scotiabank corporate employees returning to office four days per week
Scotiabank is bringing many of its corporate employees back to the office at least four days a week starting this September, reinforcing a post-pandemic push…
- By: Sonya Singh
- June 12, 2025 June 11, 2025
- 09:00
Survey finds Canadian employers are balancing opportunities, challenges of AI
While three-quarters (74 per cent) of Canadian employers believe artificial intelligence will solve their productivity problems, the same percentage (74 per cent) admitted they’ve underestimated…
- By: Jennifer Paterson
- June 10, 2025 June 9, 2025
- 09:00
CN Railway appointing Frederic Bessette as director, compensation strategy
The Canadian National Railway Co. is appointing Frederic Bessette as director of compensation strategy. Before taking a career break between October 2024 and May 2025,…
- By: Staff
- June 6, 2025 June 4, 2025
- 15:00