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Q&A with Fluor Canada’s Lisa Hari

Fluor Canada Ltd.’s manager of Indigenous relations and DEI discusses the post-coronavirus pandemic workplace, employee resource groups and fishing. Q: What top challenges do you…

U.S. workers more likely to stay with employer offering financial wellness benefits: survey

More than two-thirds (68 per cent) of U.S. employees say they’re more likely to stay longer at their current job if their employer offers financial…

  • By: Staff
  • November 16, 2022 November 17, 2022
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Expert panel: How employers can support employee wellness ahead of a looming recession

Every day, it seems the news includes a story or two about the economy and whether or not a recession is coming. At the same…

  • By: Kim Siddall
  • November 16, 2022 November 15, 2022
  • 09:00

Yelp bringing employees together to highlight link between DEI and employee well-being

Yelp Inc. is bringing employees together to highlight the link between wellness and diversity, equity and inclusion. “When we think about wellness, [DEI] is a…

47% of U.S. employees would like to receive more recognition for their work: survey

Nearly half (47 per cent) of U.S. employees say they’d like to receive more recognition for their work, while 21 per cent say they’re never…

  • By: Staff
  • November 14, 2022 November 14, 2022
  • 15:00

Right Time Call Centre, Unifor agreement includes bereavement leave, vacation enhancements

The union representing more than 60 employees at Right Time Call Centre in St. Catharines, Ont. has ratified a three-year collective agreement that includes bereavement…

  • By: Sadie Janes
  • November 14, 2022 November 11, 2022
  • 09:00
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Twitter ending remote working, additional paid days off

Twitter Inc. employees are returning to the office following the cancellation of the social media company’s remote working policy. In his first email to employees,…

  • By: Staff
  • November 11, 2022 November 11, 2022
  • 15:00
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City of Toronto lifting coronavirus vaccine mandate Dec. 1

The City of Toronto is lifting its coronavirus vaccination mandate for employees, effective Dec. 1. According to a press release, the mandate, which was introduced…

  • By: Staff
  • November 11, 2022 November 10, 2022
  • 09:00
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on the strike by Ontario education workers was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the last week. Here are the five most popular news…

  • By: Staff
  • November 11, 2022 November 11, 2022
  • 09:00

Canadian women retiring with 78% of male counterparts’ wealth: report

Canadian women are retiring with 78 per cent of the wealth accumulated by Canadian men, slightly better than the global average of 74 per cent,…

  • By: Staff
  • November 11, 2022 November 10, 2022
  • 09:00

84% of Canadian employees in favour of pay transparency law: survey

The majority (84 per cent) of Canadian employees say they support a pay transparency law that would require employers to disclose salary ranges in job…

  • By: Staff
  • November 9, 2022 November 9, 2022
  • 15:00
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Majority of U.S. employers increasing wages, enhancing benefits for 2023: survey

More than two-thirds (68 per cent) of U.S. employers say they’re increasing salaries and enhancing employee benefits in 2023 amid a tough labour market, according…

  • By: Staff
  • November 9, 2022 November 8, 2022
  • 09:00
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Lack of LGBTQ2S+ inclusivity costing employers, says expert

Employers that aren’t encouraging LGBTQ2S+ inclusivity stand to lose significant amounts of money due to turnover, lower employee engagement and decreased productivity, says Michael Bach,…

  • By: Sadie Janes
  • November 9, 2022 November 8, 2022
  • 09:00

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

An article on what steps employers should consider before announcing a return-to-office mandate was the most-read article on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the…

  • By: Staff
  • April 17, 2026 April 16, 2026
  • 09:00

Gaps in health-care system driving workplace strain among Black women: report

Gaps in Canada’s health-care system are contributing to workplace strain among Black women, exposing a disconnect in how employers design and deliver benefits, according to…

Canadian women have higher salary expectations than men, yet apply to lower-paying jobs: report

While women set their average upper salary expectations 34 per cent higher than men ($162,492 versus $121,488), they often apply to jobs with a lower…

  • By: Staff
  • April 14, 2026 April 14, 2026
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How employers can support neurodiverse employees during workplace meetings

Before Megan Pilatzke was diagnosed with autism, she wondered why she always felt drained when she got home from work. All day long, she laboured to…

Harassment case highlights employers’ legal risks, obligations in handling workplace complaints: lawyer

A high-profile harassment complaint involving a former Canadian Broadcasting Corp. anchor is a reminder for Canadian employers of the legal risks tied to mishandling workplace…

61% of employers lack communication strategy for workplace change: report

A majority of employers still don’t have a formal strategy for communicating workplace change, despite identifying it as their most urgent internal communications need, according…

  • By: Staff
  • March 16, 2026 March 13, 2026
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How do OECD remote-working guidelines impact Canadian employers?

The Organisation of Economic Co-operation and Development has introduced new guidelines for determining whether a remote employee’s home office amounts to a permanent establishment that…

How employers can navigate U.S. tariff complications to retain talent

As Canadian employers continue to experience economic strain from U.S. tariffs, it’s important for human resources professionals to focus on communication and creative strategies to…

B.C. court rules employer not entitled to dictate terms of share repurchases under stock option plan

The British Columbia Supreme Court has ruled employers don’t necessarily have an unfettered right to dictate the terms of a repurchase of shares held by…