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

An article on the how capital accumulation plans are increasing their exposure to private assets was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here…

  • By: Staff
  • August 29, 2025 August 29, 2025
  • 09:00
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Public sector workers more likely to have benefits, paid leave than private sector: StatsCan

More than four in five (81 per cent) public sector employees had access to medical or dental benefits in 2024, compared to around two-thirds (62…

  • By: Staff
  • August 28, 2025 August 28, 2025
  • 15:00
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Employers urged to close AI adoption gap for women: report

More than eight in 10 (80 per cent) women in today’s workforce are in roles highly exposed to generative artificial intelligence, but they’re adopting these…

Employers that foster employee belonging boosting engagement, retention, but more work to be done: survey

Employees who felt a sense of belonging at work are 5.7-times more likely to be engaged and 70 per cent more likely to stay with…

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Only 8% of Canadian employees use workplace AI tools daily: report

Fewer than one in 10 Canadian employees use workplace artificial intelligence tools daily, even as more than half say the technology boosts productivity, according to…

  • By: Staff
  • August 26, 2025 August 25, 2025
  • 09:00
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Majority of employers using deferred compensation plans to retain executive talent: survey

A majority of U.S. employers are using non-qualified deferred compensation plans for executive retention (68 per cent) and to support broader financial planning goals such…

  • By: Staff
  • August 22, 2025 August 21, 2025
  • 15:00

Expert panel: How employers can use total rewards to focus on purpose over pay

The workplace has evolved considerably in the last decade and compensation alone no longer defines how employees measure their experience. While salary remains important, it’s…

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

An article on the Ontario government’s return-to-office mandate for provincial employees was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five…

  • By: Staff
  • August 22, 2025 August 21, 2025
  • 09:00
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U.S. employers embracing pay transparency despite regulatory complexities: survey

U.S. employers are increasingly embracing pay transparency, even as regulatory complexities introduced by the federal government present new challenges, according to a new survey by…

  • By: Staff
  • August 21, 2025 August 20, 2025
  • 15:00
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Fewer Canadian employees looking to switch jobs in second half of 2025: expert

When it comes to career decisions, Canadian workers are split between exploration and stability, said Deborah Bottineau, managing director at Robert Half Canada, in an…

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Survey finds 75% of Canadian employees cite personalized benefits as reason to stay in current role

Three-quarters (75 per cent) of Canadian employees say they’d be more likely to stay with their current organization if benefits were more personalized and comprehensive,…

  • By: Staff
  • August 21, 2025 August 20, 2025
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How employers can support workers’ physical, mental health during wildfire season

Employers can support workers impacted by this summer’s wildfires through flexible working arrangements, mental-health resources and clear communication, says Kim Siddall, national vice-president of client…

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Nova Scotia tackling rise in psychological injuries with new workplace harassment legislation

Nova Scotia is introducing new workplace harassment regulations effective Sept. 1. The legislation will require all provincially regulated employers to adopt a written anti-harassment policy,…

  • By: Staff
  • August 19, 2025 August 18, 2025
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Skip delivering enhanced fertility, mental-health coverage

Skip is enhancing its fertility and mental-health coverage, as well as its focus on menopause, to help employees stay engaged and feel supported throughout their…

Remote work option ending for thousands of public, private sector workers in 2026

The new year will bring some big changes to the rules on in-office work for many employees across the country — including tens of thousands…

Most Canadian employees prefer hybrid work: survey

Most Canadian employees support a hybrid approach to office work, with 80 per cent preferring some in-office time and only one in five favouring fully…

  • By: Staff
  • December 23, 2025 January 9, 2026
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Ex-BlackBerry employees allege firm has “toxic” and “boys’ club” culture: court docs

New court documents filed in a lawsuit against BlackBerry Ltd. allege at least three women were fired after reporting the technology firm had a “boys’…

What employers need to know about provincial changes to sick note requirements

The growing adoption of prohibitions against demanding sick notes to substantiate short-term absences, related to the health of employees or their immediate families, is among…

Expert panel: Technology, legislation shaping total rewards decisions in 2026

The world of work is shifting at an unprecedented pace. Advancements in technology, evolving regulatory requirements, and rising employee expectations are transforming the way organizations…

  • By: Darcy Clark
  • January 5, 2026 December 23, 2025
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Leadership stress tolerance in short supply as demands on executives intensify: report

Only 18 per cent of leaders scored high in stress tolerance, raising questions about leadership readiness as organizations navigate sustained economic uncertainty, rapid technological change…

  • By: Sonya Singh
  • December 24, 2025 December 18, 2025
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How employers are rethinking holiday gifting amid cost-of-living pressures

As cost-of-living pressures continue to shape employee expectations, holiday gift-giving in the workplace is becoming less about tradition and more about equity, flexibility and psychological…

  • By: Sonya Singh
  • December 19, 2025 December 18, 2025
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Hyundai engaging, recognizing employees with ‘Take Your Parents to Work Day’ program

Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. is supporting employee engagement and recognition through its ‘Take Your Parents to Work Day’ program. The initiative, which saw several employees…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • December 17, 2025 December 17, 2025
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