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Truth and Reconciliation at work: Inside the NWMO’s path to meaningful change

At the Nuclear Waste Management Organization, truth and reconciliation isn’t a side project, it’s a core value, says Alicia Flynn, the organization’s human resources manager.…

  • By: Sonya Singh
  • September 30, 2025 September 29, 2025
  • 09:00

Truth and Reconciliation: Amazon engaging, educating employees through ERG, internal channels

Amazon Canada is marking the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation tomorrow by promoting awareness and engaging with workers on the topic through its company…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • September 29, 2025 September 26, 2025
  • 09:00
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Canadian employers project 3.11% increase to average base pay in 2026: report

Canadian employers are projecting a 3.11 per cent increase in average base salaries for non-unionized workers in Canada for 2026, reflecting a continued slowdown in…

  • By: Staff
  • September 29, 2025 September 29, 2025
  • 09:00
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Survey finds 47% of U.S. employees rating overall well-being as positive

Nearly half (47 per cent) of U.S. employees rate their overall well-being positively, up from 44 per cent in 2024, according to a new survey…

  • By: Staff
  • September 26, 2025 September 26, 2025
  • 15:00
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Employers can reduce flu-related absenteeism through workplace policies, encouraging vaccination: expert

Employers can mitigate the impact of seasonal influenza on the workplace by taking a proactive approach through flexible work policies and supporting preventative measures such…

  • By: Sonya Singh
  • September 26, 2025 September 25, 2025
  • 09:00
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Ontario arbitrator confirms validity of LTD exception to mandatory retirement rule

An Ontario arbitrator has confirmed the validity of the long-term disability exception to the mandatory retirement rule. When Ontario eliminated mandatory retirement in 2006, the…

Amid back-to-office mandates, plan members say flexible work opportunities would support health and well-being: 2025 BCHS

As more Canadian employers introduce return-to-office mandates, remote work opportunities remain a sought-after perk by plan members, according to the 2025 Benefits Canada Healthcare Survey.…

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Report finds gaps persist for women’s mental-health support, resources

More than half of Canadian women say they feel unprepared for menopause and nearly 60 per cent are unaware that symptoms such as anxiety, depression…

  • By: Staff
  • September 23, 2025 September 22, 2025
  • 09:00

Plan sponsors continue to underestimate chronic illness in the workforce: 2025 BCHS

Canadian plan sponsors are consistently underestimating the share of their employees living with at least one chronic condition, according to the 2025 Benefits Canada Healthcare…

  • By: Kelsey Rolfe
  • September 22, 2025 November 26, 2025
  • 09:00

Amazon spending US$1 billion to increase pay, lower health-care costs for U.S. workers

Amazon.com says it’s investing more than a US$1 billion to raise wages and lower the cost of health-care plans for its U.S. fulfillment and transportation…

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

An article on Symcor Inc.’s approach to supporting employees going through menopause was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top…

  • By: Staff
  • September 19, 2025 September 18, 2025
  • 09:00
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Nestlé CEO firing: Executives held to higher standards in workplace relationships, says lawyer

While there are no specific laws preventing workplace romance, company executives are often held to higher standards than frontline employees through employer policies — particularly…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • September 18, 2025 September 17, 2025
  • 09:00
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80% of Canadian SMEs not confident employees would disclose mental-health issues: survey

While just a quarter (24 per cent) of Canadian small- and medium-sized employers say they’ve seen an increase in employee absences due to mental-health issues…

  • By: Staff
  • September 16, 2025 September 12, 2025
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Majority of Canadian women aged 35 to 55 say menopause symptoms impact work: survey

Nearly two‑thirds of Canadian women aged 35 to 55 say menopause symptoms affect their job performance, while more than half report that the time spent…

  • By: Staff
  • March 30, 2026 March 27, 2026
  • 09:00

2026 Workplace Benefits Awards now open for entries

Calling all employers and plan sponsors — the 2026 Workplace Benefits Awards are now open for entries! If your organization is leading the way in…

  • By: Staff
  • March 30, 2026 March 26, 2026
  • 09:00

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

An article on Skip’s new caregiving benefit was the most-read article on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five human resources, benefits, pension…

  • By: Staff
  • March 27, 2026 March 26, 2026
  • 09:00

Harassment case highlights employers’ legal risks, obligations in handling workplace complaints: lawyer

A high-profile harassment complaint involving a former Canadian Broadcasting Corp. anchor is a reminder for Canadian employers of the legal risks tied to mishandling workplace…

61% of employers lack communication strategy for workplace change: report

A majority of employers still don’t have a formal strategy for communicating workplace change, despite identifying it as their most urgent internal communications need, according…

  • By: Staff
  • March 16, 2026 March 13, 2026
  • 09:00

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

How do OECD remote-working guidelines impact Canadian employers?

The Organisation of Economic Co-operation and Development has introduced new guidelines for determining whether a remote employee’s home office amounts to a permanent establishment that…

How employers can navigate U.S. tariff complications to retain talent

As Canadian employers continue to experience economic strain from U.S. tariffs, it’s important for human resources professionals to focus on communication and creative strategies to…

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…