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C.F. Crozier supporting employee financial wellness amid uncertain times

As Canadian employees face rising inflation and interest rates, C.F. Crozier & Associates Inc. is helping ease employees’ financial worries by offering benefits that appeal to…

Employers should back up mental-health talk with benefits, HR policies: experts

Bhagyashri Pawar was surprised to see a previous employer make headlines last year for its investments in mental-health programs for its staff. “Having worked there, I never…

90% of U.S. employers planning to invest more in mental-health benefits in 2022: survey

As competition to attract talent continues to heat up amid a tight labour market, the vast majority (90 per cent) of U.S. employers are planning…

  • By: Staff
  • January 21, 2022 January 20, 2022
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Top 5 HR, pension and benefits stories of the week

A story on the Toronto-Dominion Bank’s enhancement to its benefits offerings in 2022 with expanded family planning coverage took the top spot over the past week…

  • By: Staff
  • January 21, 2022 January 21, 2022
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U.S. remote workers split on whether they’re ready to return to office: survey

While more than half (57 per cent) of U.S. employees said they’re comfortable about returning to the workplace, more than a third (40 per cent)…

  • By: Staff
  • January 21, 2022 January 20, 2022
  • 09:00

78% of U.S. employers focusing on quality of health benefits over cost: survey

About three-quarters (78 per cent) of U.S. employers said they’re more focused on the quality of health care over cost management when making decisions about…

  • By: Staff
  • January 20, 2022 January 19, 2022
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Wage hikes expected alongside rising inflation in 2022: surveys

Employers are continuing to feel the squeeze, with rising prices set to push wages higher this year in a “feedback loop building” as the annual…

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TD expanding fertility treatment coverage, bereavement policy

The Toronto-Dominion Bank is enhancing its benefits offerings in 2022 with expanded family planning coverage. The bank’s benefits program is now covering fertility and reproductive…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • January 19, 2022 January 21, 2026
  • 09:00

Business leaders ‘out of gas’ as pandemic drags on

Workers turn to them for support, clients rely on them for answers, companies lean on them in times of crisis. Yet, as the coronavirus pandemic…

58% of frontline workers expect work stress will stay the same or worsen in 2022: survey

More than half (58 per cent) of frontline workers said they believe their work stress will either stay the same or worsen in the coming year,…

  • By: Staff
  • January 18, 2022 January 17, 2022
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Blue Monday: Wattpad offering meditation classes to workers amid stressful times

Employees don’t usually meditate together during work hours, but these aren’t usual times. Every month, the team at Wattpad gathers (virtually, for now) and is…

Women start careers earning less than male peers: study

Women in the U.S. with newly-minted bachelor’s degrees earn an average of US$52,266, compared to $64,022 earned by their male peers, according to a new…

  • By: Staff
  • January 14, 2022 January 14, 2022
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Top 5 HR, pension and benefits stories of the week

As right-to-disconnect legislation gains steam across Canada and around the world, a story on how employers are dealing with this movement in 2022 took the…

  • By: Staff
  • January 14, 2022 January 13, 2022
  • 09:00

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
  • 09:00

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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