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Survey finds Canadian employees’ financial health improving, but more work to be done

The financial health of working Canadians may finally be improving after years of decline, according to a new survey by the National Payroll Institute. The…

  • By: Staff
  • September 15, 2025 September 12, 2025
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Millennials, gen Z workers staying in roles for 2.7 years on average: report

The median job tenure is nearly identical among employees across all generations, despite a prevailing myth that millennials and generation Z employees are more eager…

  • By: Staff
  • September 12, 2025 September 12, 2025
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on amendments to Quebec employment legislation was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five human resources, benefits,…

  • By: Staff
  • September 12, 2025 September 11, 2025
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Symcor hosting menopause awareness session, supporting employees with benefits, resources

Symcor Inc. is supporting employees going through menopause and perimenopause with a comprehensive benefits offering and ongoing employee education initiatives. On Sept. 16, the employer…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • September 12, 2025 September 11, 2025
  • 09:00
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South Asian women under-represented in Canada’s workforce despite rising immigration: expert

South Asian women remain one of the most educated yet under-utilized groups in Canada’s workforce, facing persistent barriers to progression despite record immigration levels. Canada’s…

  • By: Sonya Singh
  • September 11, 2025 January 21, 2026
  • 09:00
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Quebec employment legislation introducing unpaid leave for workers impacted by provincial health, disaster orders

Amid the increase in frequency and severity of wildfires in Canada, new employment legislation in Quebec could more effectively support employees working remotely in rural…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • September 10, 2025 September 9, 2025
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Majority of Canadian workers bracing for recession, fearing job loss: survey

Among Canadian employees who say they’re bracing for a recession (53 per cent), nearly eight in 10 (77 per cent) worry any job they accept…

  • By: Staff
  • September 9, 2025 September 8, 2025
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Canadian employers’ salary budgets increasing by average of 3.1% in 2026: survey

Canadian employers’ 2026 salary budgets are projected to rise by an average of 3.1 per cent, down slightly from the 3.2 per cent allocated in…

  • By: Staff
  • September 8, 2025 September 5, 2025
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article announcing the finalists of the 2025 Workplace Benefits Awards was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five…

  • By: Staff
  • September 5, 2025 September 4, 2025
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Employers, employees divided over benefits of remote, hybrid work: survey

Employers and employees remain divided over the benefits of remote and hybrid working arrangements, according to a new survey by Cisco Systems Inc. The survey,…

  • By: Staff
  • September 4, 2025 September 3, 2025
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CSR programs driving engagement, retention across generations of employees: expert

Canadian employers are putting greater emphasis on corporate social responsibility as purpose-driven work plays a bigger role in recruitment, retention and employee well-being. Job postings…

  • By: Sonya Singh
  • September 4, 2025 September 3, 2025
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Employee’s termination following mental-health leave not discriminatory: tribunal

The Human Rights Tribunal of Alberta has ruled that termination of employment on the day an employee returns from a year-long mental-health leave doesn’t, in…

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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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…