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Employees seeking pet-friendly workplaces, benefits: survey

More than three-quarters (78 per cent) of U.S. employees said they want their employer to offer paid leave after adopting a new pet, according to…

  • By: Staff
  • December 8, 2021 December 8, 2021
  • 15:00

Gallagher completing acquisition of Willis Re

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. is completing its acquisition of Willis Towers Watson’s global reinsurance business, Willis Re. The US$3.25 billion transaction was first announced…

  • By: Staff
  • December 7, 2021 December 8, 2021
  • 15:00
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KPMG supporting workplace diversity, inclusivity with gender affirmation policy

KPMG in Canada is supporting its transgender, non-binary and gender-diverse employees with a new gender affirmation policy. Stephanie Braid, director of inclusion, diversity and equity…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • December 7, 2021 December 6, 2021
  • 09:00

Unvaccinated Nevada state workers to pay employee health insurance surcharge

Nevada will be the first state in the U.S. to charge state workers enrolled in public employee health insurance plans a surcharge if they aren’t vaccinated against…

65% of employees looking to change jobs due to compensation, well-being: survey

Roughly two-thirds (65 per cent) of Canadians are seriously considering leaving their job because of issues such as compensation, declining job satisfaction and overall well-being,…

  • By: Staff
  • December 6, 2021 December 3, 2021
  • 09:00
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Alberta Cargill, UFCW deal includes enhanced health benefits, wages

About 2,000 workers at the Cargill Inc. beef plant in High River, Alta., are calling off a strike after reaching a deal this weekend that…

HR consultancy offers 3 paid ‘spiritual days’ in addition to Christian-centric statutory holidays

While it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas for some employees these days, employers aiming to be inclusive during the holiday season and year-round…

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City of Toronto, Scotiabank rolling out return-to-office plans

All fully-vaccinated office-based employees with the City of Toronto are set to be back in the workplace, at least some of the time, starting on…

  • By: Staff
  • December 3, 2021 December 2, 2021
  • 09:00

SAP focusing on employee support, environmental issues in wake of B.C. floods

With climate change impacting the lives of Canadian employees, there’s a range of things employers can do to tackle the issue head on. As people…

Top 5 HR, pension and benefits stories of the week

Paid sick days for employees continues to be a hot topic as the coronavirus pandemic rages on, with the top two stories over the past…

  • By: Staff
  • December 3, 2021 December 3, 2021
  • 09:00
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Ontario passes right-to-disconnect legislation

The Ontario government is requiring employers with 25 or more employees to draft a right-to-disconnect policy. The legislation, which passed on Nov. 30 but is…

  • By: Staff
  • December 3, 2021 December 2, 2021
  • 09:00
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How employers can solve the inflation puzzle amid war for talent

As inflation hits a record high in Canada, employers are helping workers weather the storm through various benefits and compensation offerings, according to several experts.…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • December 2, 2021 December 1, 2021
  • 09:00

Canadian workers describing burnout as high, extreme: survey

The majority (84 per cent) of Canadian workers have felt burned out amid the coronavirus pandemic, causing at least 20 per cent to seek new…

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
  • 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
  • 09:00

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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