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Employers grappling with worker shortages amid vaccine deadlines

A range of employers across Canada are starting to deal with some worker shortages as a result of a small percentage of employees not meeting…

What are Canadian employees’ top concerns about returning to workplace?

A majority (83 per cent) of Canadian benefits plan members have at least one concern regarding returning to the workplace, including commuting time (44 per cent),…

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

38% of plan sponsors planning to update benefits plan design in 2021: survey

More than a third (38 per cent) of plan sponsors are planning to update their benefits plan design by the end of this year, on…

  • By: Staff
  • November 3, 2021 November 3, 2021
  • 09:00

Employees feeling less connected to work, colleagues amid shift to remote working: survey

Over two-thirds (66 per cent) of Canadian benefits plan members said they feel less connected to their co-workers and employers over the past year since…

  • By: Staff
  • November 2, 2021 November 2, 2021
  • 09:00

Expert panel: Six ways to incorporate green initiatives into benefits offerings

The Council of Parties to the United Nations’ climate convention, known as COP26, which is currently underway in Glasgow has put climate change on the…

  • By: Kim Siddall
  • November 2, 2021 November 4, 2021
  • 09:00

People-centric approach to work builds holistically healthy employers, finds study

A new study is urging employers to transition from a traditional focus on employee benefits to one that covers job and work design, management, rewards…

  • By: Staff
  • November 1, 2021 November 1, 2021
  • 15:00
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Remote working helping employees with chronic conditions miss less work: survey

The shift to remote working due to the coronavirus pandemic is helping 77 per cent of employees with chronic conditions and/or chronic pain miss less…

  • By: Staff
  • November 1, 2021 October 27, 2021
  • 09:00

Public service union ‘concerned’ managers may decide validity of employee vaccine views

The deadline for employees in the core federal public service to declare their coronavirus vaccination status was Oct. 29, but unions say there are still many…

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Award finalists discuss mental health, enhanced communications amid pandemic

More than 19 months into the coronavirus pandemic, employers are focusing on enhanced mental-health offerings and streamlined communications for their benefits and pension plans. During a…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • November 1, 2021 October 29, 2021
  • 09:00

Starbucks Canada perking up benefits, pay amid ‘critical staffing shortages’

Starbucks Canada is raising wages and benefits amid “critical staffing shortages” and a renewed commitment to the well-being of its workers. Beginning in January 2022, the…

Top 5 HR, pension and benefits stories of the week

A story looking at the award-winning strategy behind Canadian Forest Products Ltd.’s ongoing support for employees’ savings and retirement goals took the top spot over…

  • By: Staff
  • October 29, 2021 October 29, 2021
  • 09:00

Majority of HR leaders believe benefits, retirement offerings meeting needs of all: survey

The majority of human resources professionals said they believe their organizations’ current benefits and retirement offerings are meeting the needs of a diverse workforce, according to…

  • By: Staff
  • October 29, 2021 October 29, 2021
  • 09:00
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Unvaccinated employees may not be eligible for EI: feds

Workers who lose their job over a refusal to vaccinate against the coronavirus may not be eligible for employment insurance benefits, according to updated guidelines…

Half of U.S. women say caregiving responsibilities impacting career ambitions: survey

Nearly half (49 per cent) of U.S. female employees have stymied their career ambitions because of caregiving responsibilities, compared to just 32 per cent of…

  • By: Staff
  • March 12, 2026 March 11, 2026
  • 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

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
  • 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…

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
  • 09:00