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Newfoundland mine retirees receive good news in pension battle

Newfoundland mine retirees receive good news in pension battle

Former employees of Wabush Mines in Newfoundland and Labrador received good news Thursday when the provincial government announced a legal move that could help them…

  • By: Jann Lee
  • March 10, 2017 September 13, 2019
  • 09:54
Danone to launch global parental policy

Danone to launch global parental policy

Multinational food products organization Danone Inc. is launching its first global parental policy, aiming to offer a consistent standard of support too all employees around…

  • By: Staff
  • March 10, 2017 September 13, 2019
  • 09:17
47% of Canadian employees work remotely: survey

47% of Canadian employees work remotely: survey

Nearly half (47 per cent) of Canadian employees work from outside one of their employer’s main offices for half the week or more, according to…

  • By: Staff
  • March 9, 2017 September 13, 2019
  • 08:25
Canada’s gender pay gap could close by 2035: study

Canada’s gender pay gap could close by 2035: study

The gender pay gap in Canada could close by 2035, according to new research published by consulting firm Accenture to coincide with International Women’s Day.…

  • By: Staff
  • March 8, 2017 September 13, 2019
  • 09:30
Benefits of gender diverse leadership include better returns on equity

Benefits of gender diverse leadership include better returns on equity

Companies with gender diverse leadership reap many benefits including better returns on equity, according to Delaney Greig, engagement analyst at the Shareholder Association for Research…

  • By: Jann Lee
  • March 8, 2017 September 13, 2019
  • 09:15
26% of Canadian companies organize activities for staff around sporting events: survey

26% of Canadian companies organize activities for staff around sporting events: survey

Whether you can’t wait for the next team bonding night or smile awkwardly at your colleagues and leave early, workplace socializing is widespread. And sometimes it’s…

  • By: Staff
  • March 6, 2017 September 13, 2019
  • 08:02
B.C. case pits U.S. pension claims against Canadian workers in bankruptcy matter

B.C. case pits U.S. pension claims against Canadian workers in bankruptcy matter

In a case with significant consequences for Canadian employers and workers that has echoes of the saga involving Nortel Networks Corp., the British Columbia Supreme…

Alberta eliminates bonuses, caps pay for public sector execs

Alberta eliminates bonuses, caps pay for public sector execs

Alberta is slashing executive pay and perks at 23 of its agencies, boards and commissions, including ensuring health benefits are aligned with those of public…

  • By: Staff
  • February 27, 2017 September 13, 2019
  • 09:23
Employee productivity at risk after senior managers leave: survey

Employee productivity at risk after senior managers leave: survey

Employee productivity can take a big hit when the boss leaves, according to a new survey by staffing firm Robert Half. Both employees and chief…

  • By: Staff
  • February 21, 2017 September 13, 2019
  • 09:05
Editorial: Student loans and employee benefits

Editorial: Student loans and employee benefits

Among the tax changes that took effect at the beginning of the year was the federal government’s removal of the credit for post-secondary education and…

  • By: Glenn Kauth
  • February 21, 2017 September 13, 2019
  • 09:00
The intricacies of providing benefits in the gig economy

The intricacies of providing benefits in the gig economy

It may be fun for an architect to moonlight as a freelance photographer, but few people want a job title that’s full of slashes, whether…

Former NHL player to share mental-health journey at 2017 Benefits and Pension Summit

Former NHL player to share mental-health journey at 2017 Benefits and Pension Summit

Mental-health advocate and former National Hockey League goaltender Clint Malarchuk will share his struggles with mental illness in the closing keynote presentation at the 2017…

  • By: Jann Lee
  • February 17, 2017 September 13, 2019
  • 09:48
Aon to sell benefits administration and HR outsourcing platform

Aon to sell benefits administration and HR outsourcing platform

Aon is selling its human resources administration business and its human resources operating platform to investment firm Blackstone for U.S.$4.3 billion at closing and up…

  • By: Staff
  • February 10, 2017 September 13, 2019
  • 10:09

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

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…

  • By: Staff
  • April 24, 2026 April 23, 2026
  • 09:00

Expert panel: Employers rethinking compensation strategy in the AI era

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…

Only 27% of Canadian companies have a recognition champion: report

While 41 per cent of global organizations say they have a program for ‘recognition champions’ — employees who actively model and promote recognition so it…

How employers can support neurodiverse employees during workplace meetings

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…

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

What B.C. employers need to know about modernizations of province’s employment standards branch

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…

MrBeast employee fired after maternity leave, alleges years of harassment in new lawsuit

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…

Feds launch consultations on improving employer-employee relations

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…