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Terumo Corp. introducing global philosophy to cultivate culture of DEI

Terumo Corp. is establishing a global diversity, equity and inclusion philosophy and guiding principle to cultivate a culture of DEI within its organization and workforce.…

  • By: Staff
  • March 4, 2022 March 4, 2022
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Xero enhancing parental leave benefits to include all employees

Xero Ltd. is enhancing its parental leave benefits to make them inclusive to all employees on the path to parenthood. Starting Feb. 1, 2022, the…

Top 5 HR, pension and benefits stories of the week

An article on British Columbia’s paramedics and their need for enhanced mental-health benefits was the most read story over the past week on BenefitsCanada.com. Here…

  • By: Staff
  • March 4, 2022 March 4, 2022
  • 09:00

ArcelorMittal collective agreements’ renewal improves DB pension, work-life balance

ArcelorMittal Long Products Canada is renewing three collective agreements with its employees, including improvements to the defined benefit pension plan, disability benefits and life insurance.…

  • By: Staff
  • March 2, 2022 March 1, 2022
  • 09:00

Global employers focusing on employee well-being during talent scarcity: survey

While 82 per cent of employers globally said focusing on employee well-being is helping them combat talent scarcity, just 67 per cent of employers in Canada said…

  • By: Staff
  • March 1, 2022 March 2, 2022
  • 15:00
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Expert panel: Considerations for disability management in a hybrid work environment

As this wave of the coronavirus pandemic abates and more organizations settle into their respective futures of work, leadership teams are considering how the many…

How IKEA Canada is celebrating stories of Black Canadians this Black History Month and beyond

IKEA Canada is celebrating the voices and success stories of people from the Black community this Black History Month and beyond. This month, the furniture…

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55% of working Canadians value flexible work arrangements over career progression: survey

Just over half (55 per cent) of Canadians said flexible or hybrid work arrangements are more important to them than career progression (24 per cent),…

  • By: Staff
  • February 25, 2022 February 25, 2022
  • 09:00

Top 5 HR, pension and benefits stories of the week

A pair of stories on employee burnout and the ‘Great Resignation’ took the top spots over the past week on BenefitsCanada.com. Here are the five most…

  • By: Staff
  • February 25, 2022 February 25, 2022
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How can employers turn the ‘Great Resignation’ tide?

Employers have been dealing with multiple crises lately, from the coronavirus pandemic to high levels of burnout among their employees and many Canadians considering leaving…

Alberta county will no longer hire businesses with vaccination policies

Alberta’s largest and most northern county says it’s no longer working with local businesses that have a mandatory vaccination policy. Mackenzie County says businesses that…

Employers expanding equity compensation programs to attract, retain talent: survey

Nearly half (47 per cent) of employers say their workforce attrition was higher in 2021 than it was in 2020, according to a survey by…

  • By: Staff
  • February 23, 2022 May 20, 2022
  • 09:00
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How SAP is helping employees celebrate Black History Month

SAP Canada is celebrating Black History Month with events that bring employees together to focus on their health and wellness. During the month of February,…

Fewer than half of managers feel equipped to address employee mental-health issues: report

Fewer than half of people leaders say they feel equipped to address employee mental-health issues, according to a new report by Telus Health. The report,…

  • By: Staff
  • March 11, 2026 March 10, 2026
  • 09:00

Men report more confidence, employer support for AI use than women: survey

Men (85 per cent) are more likely than women (72 per cent) to express confidence in using artificial intelligence tools at work, according to a…

  • By: Staff
  • March 10, 2026 March 9, 2026
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Purpose, collaboration key to supporting women’s financial wellness: expert

Women feel more empowered to prioritize their financial wellness in workplaces that provide a sense of purpose, inclusion and a safe space to ask questions,…

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
  • 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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