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Lyft reducing office space amid shift to remote work

Lyft Inc. is the latest employer to reduce its physical office space amid a shift to remote work. The ride-share company will sublease a portion…

  • By: Staff
  • September 6, 2022 September 2, 2022
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Which employers are finalists in the 2022 Workplace Benefits Awards?

Benefits Canada is pleased to announce the finalists of the 2022 Workplace Benefits Awards. This year’s awards program welcomed 115 entries across 11 categories, all highlighting how Canada’s leading…

  • By: Staff
  • September 6, 2022 September 2, 2022
  • 09:00
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on how employers can approach the concept of ‘quiet quitting’ was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the last week. Here are the five…

  • By: Staff
  • September 2, 2022 September 2, 2022
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42% of U.S. workers aren’t taking vacation: survey

Despite almost half (49 per cent) of U.S. workers experiencing burnout at work, 42 per cent haven’t taken a vacation in the last year, according…

  • By: Staff
  • September 2, 2022 September 1, 2022
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City of Windsor facing lawsuit over terminations tied to coronavirus vaccination policy

Former employees of the City of Windsor, Ont. are pursuing legal action after being fired for violating the City’s coronavirus vaccination policy. While the lawsuit…

  • By: Sadie Janes
  • September 1, 2022 August 31, 2022
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Goldman Sachs easing coronavirus protocols in return-to-office push

Goldman Sachs Group Inc. is lifting most coronavirus vaccination requirements for employees returning to the office. In a company memo, the bank informed employees that…

  • By: Staff
  • August 31, 2022 August 31, 2022
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63% of U.S. employees would opt for better work-life balance over pay rise: survey

Nearly two-thirds (63 per cent) of U.S. employees would choose better work-life balance over better pay, compared to 31 per cent who said the opposite…

  • By: Staff
  • August 31, 2022 August 31, 2022
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How employers can support working parents, their families during return to school

With another return to school looming during the coronavirus pandemic, working parents and their families likely feel some concern over how to manage the transition…

How are large U.K. employers helping employees cope with cost-of-living increases?

Large employers in the U.K. are taking action to help employees in the face of the continuing cost-of-living challenges, according to a new survey by…

  • By: Staff
  • August 30, 2022 August 29, 2022
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‘Quiet Quitting’ an opportunity for employers to help reshape the workplace

Conversations about ‘Quiet Quitting’ are everywhere these days and one expert says it’s a “profound opportunity” for Canadian companies to get it right with employees…

  • By: Staff
  • August 30, 2022 August 30, 2022
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U.S. labour board accuses Starbucks of pay disparity

A regional office of the National Labor Relations Board says Starbucks Corp. is violating U.S. labour law by withholding pay hikes and other benefits from…

Rothmans, Benson & Hedges highlights employee well-being, DEI in annual sustainability report

Rothmans, Benson & Hedges Inc. is highlighting its focus on employee well-being, diversity, equity and inclusion in its annual sustainability report. The report shares the…

  • By: Staff
  • August 29, 2022 August 29, 2022
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Talk Shop Media adding ‘pawrental’ leave benefit for new pet parents

Since Aug. 26 is National Dog Day, Talk Shop Media thought it would be the perfect time to roll out its new ‘pawrental leave’ policy.…

How employers can improve women’s financial security, close gender pension gap

Employers can improve women’s financial security by recognizing gender differences and improving pension contribution and benefits structures, says Kadie Philp, commissioner and chief administrative officer…

BMO supporting women’s health through conferences, resources

The Bank of Montreal is supporting women’s health through information sessions and an enhanced resource hub. The bank is hosting its latest women’s health conference…

Editorial: Mental-health support from a corporate, national and gendered perspective

This year marks Benefits Canada’s fifth annual Mental Health Issue, an initiative introduced in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic as employers ramped up their…

Black talent is growing — but leadership representation isn’t: expert

Despite years of corporate commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion, Black Canadians continue to be under-represented in senior leadership roles. A 2025 report by Statistics…

  • By: Sonya Singh
  • February 18, 2026 February 17, 2026
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‘Ghost jobs’ fuelling frustration among Canadian job seekers: survey

More than half (56 per cent) of Canadian job seekers believe they’ve applied for a ‘ghost job’ — a posting for a role that an…

  • By: Staff
  • February 3, 2026 February 2, 2026
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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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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…

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

An article on the impact of a discrimination lawsuit against a bureau of the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. was the most-read article on BenefitsCanada.com this past…

  • By: Staff
  • February 27, 2026 February 26, 2026
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Discrimination lawsuit underscores reputational, accommodation risks for employers: expert

A lawsuit against the Canadian Broadcasting Corp.’s Yellowknife bureau is serving as a broader wake-up call for employers navigating workplace culture, psychological safety and reputational…

  • By: Sonya Singh
  • February 24, 2026 February 26, 2026
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