Survey finds U.S. employees switching jobs for higher pay, better workplace culture
More than half (59 per cent) of U.S. workers say it would be easy to find a new job and many have taken or plan…
- By: Staff
- May 26, 2022 May 26, 2022
- 09:00
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Women held just 19% of board seats in 2019: Stats Can
Women made up roughly 19 per cent of corporate board seats in 2019, an increase from 18 per cent the year before, even though the…
- By: The Canadian Press
- May 26, 2022 May 25, 2022
- 09:00
Most U.S. employers haven’t embedded DEI, accessibility initiatives into daily processes: survey
While most U.S. employers have committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and accessibility initiatives, the majority haven’t embedded these initiatives into their daily processes, according to…
- By: Staff
- May 24, 2022 May 24, 2022
- 15:00
Employers adjusting benefits, compensation amid inflation, labour shortage: survey
More than half of Canadian employers have considered adjusting employee rewards and benefits (57 per cent) and salary/wages (55 per cent) to contend with rising…
- By: Staff
- May 20, 2022 May 20, 2022
- 15:00
Top 5 HR, benefits and pension stories of the week
A decision by a British Columbia labour arbitrator on how a drug cost-control program violated a collective agreement was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over…
- By: Staff
- May 20, 2022 May 20, 2022
- 09:00
Capital One Canada fostering employee well-being through learning, development
Capital One Canada is providing employees with a free subscription to virtual learning platform MasterClass, to further their career development and foster their overall well-being. “Everybody…
- By: Lauren Bailey
- May 20, 2022 May 20, 2022
- 09:00
Employee recognition key to retaining talent: survey
Half (53 per cent) of employees who believe their work isn’t authentically recognized by their employer are actively looking for a new job, compared to…
- By: Staff
- May 19, 2022 May 19, 2022
- 15:00
77% of employees believe remote, hybrid working improves well-being: survey
Three-quarters (77 per cent) of employees believe remote and hybrid working has improved their overall well-being, according to a survey by Cisco Systems Inc. The…
- By: Staff
- May 19, 2022 May 18, 2022
- 09:00
Buss Financial Group moving to a four-day workweek this summer
Buss Financial Group is implementing a four-day workweek this summer to provide employees with more flexibility. Employees will have Fridays off on a rotating basis…
- By: Sadie Janes
- May 19, 2022 May 18, 2022
- 09:00
Employees seeking enhanced well-being resources, employer recognition: survey
Half (49 per cent) of employees would like their employer to increase investment in mental, physical and financial well-being resources, according to a new survey…
- By: Staff
- May 18, 2022 May 17, 2022
- 15:00
Employers seeking to withhold termination entitlements must prove wilful misconduct pre-planned: Ontario court
A recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision raises the bar for employers seeking to withhold minimum entitlements under the Employment Standards Act from employees dismissed…
- By: Julius Melnitzer
- May 18, 2022 May 17, 2022
- 09:00
Relocation opportunities key to attracting, retaining knowledge workers: survey
Half (51 per cent) of knowledge workers who quit their job in the last two years believe a relocation opportunity is a must for new job…
- By: Staff
- May 17, 2022 May 17, 2022
- 15:00
U.S. employees divided on whether workplace culture has improved over last 2 years: survey
While two-fifths (42 per cent) of U.S. employees believe the culture at their workplace has improved over the past two years, 23 per cent believe…
- By: Staff
- May 16, 2022 May 16, 2022
- 15:00
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…
- By: Sadie Janes
- March 6, 2026 March 5, 2026
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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…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- March 6, 2026 March 5, 2026
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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…
- By: Jennifer Paterson
- March 6, 2026 March 6, 2026
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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
- 09:00
‘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
- 09:00
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…
- By: Julius Melnitzer
- March 3, 2026 March 4, 2026
- 09:00
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
- 09:00
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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