A third (34 per cent) of U.S. employers offer a paid-time-off program to employees instead of separate banks for vacation, personal leave and sick time,…
The employment insurance premium rate for 2018 will increase for both employees and employers, while maximum insurable earnings for 2018 will increase to $51,700 from…
With left-handed people comprising about 10 per cent of the population, there are likely to be a few of them in each workplace. Yet the majority…
A group of retired public servants learned the hard way just how difficult it can be to mount a constitutional challenge to benefits changes, according…
When evaluating job options, Canadian employees rank company culture and career progression higher than pay, according to a new survey by Hays Canada. The survey,…
Canada’s largest institutional investors are calling for a boost in the representation of women on board and executive management teams of S&P/TSX composite index companies to…
While Canadian employers are planning to continue to reward top performers with more generous raises, they also expect increases to remain steady for average employees,…
The debate over standup desks has been raging since a recent study found negative health impacts for employees who stand all day. But what about…
Workplace flexibility has become a popular perk in recent years as more and more employees want control over their schedules and seek a greater work-life…
At Mars Inc., every day is a take-your-dog-to-work day. The food manufacturer allows employees to regularly bring their dogs into its three office locations in…
Hey Dan, wanna walk down to the boardwalk again?” It’s a muggy June night in New Liskeard, Ont., where my boyfriend is working for the…
When Richard Cayer’s car was stolen in April, he didn’t expect his employer to get involved, much less help him cope with the situation financially.…
Canadian employees can expect another modest pay increase in 2018, according to a new survey by Willis Towers Watson. The survey, which polled more than…
An article on Ottawa Community Housing Corp.’s benefits communication strategy was the most-read article on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five human…
In an increasingly automated world, the adoption of artificial intelligence adoption is rapidly reshaping the types and number of roles that organizations seek. AI is…
While 41 per cent of global organizations say they have a program for ‘recognition champions’ — employees who actively model and promote recognition so it…
Before Megan Pilatzke was diagnosed with autism, she wondered why she always felt drained when she got home from work. All day long, she laboured to…
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…
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…
In what amounts to a major procedural overhaul, British Columbia has introduced legislation aimed at modernizing the way its Employment Standards Branch handles workplace complaints…
A former Beast Industries employee is suing MrBeast’s media production company after she was allegedly fired from her social media manager job upon returning from maternity leave…
The federal government is launching consultations on ways to improve labour relations to support Canada’s economy and communities. Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu is looking for…