A new survey commissioned by the Canadian National Institute for the Blind reveals that 70 per cent of Canadians, if tasked with choosing between two…
The correlation between workforce management and company performance means institutional investors have a key role to play in encouraging better workplace policies at organizations in…
With many Canadians struggling to balance their work responsibilities with their duties as caregivers for loved ones, employers are facing the challenge of how to…
When France implemented its 35-hour workweek more than 15 years ago, it seemed to signal a real victory for work-life balance in a world where…
One of the more surprising results from the Morneau Shepell research report into workplace mental-health priorities for 2016 was the fact that almost 75 per…
Employees at Lakeside Process Controls Ltd., a process automation company based in Mississauga, Ont., sometimes call in sick by sending text messages to their managers.…
Last week, the federal government announced it would amend the Canada Labour Code so federally regulated employees would have the right to request flexible working…
Canadian employers are not expecting to make higher pay increases for 2017, according to new research from Aon Hewitt, with surveyed companies projecting base pay…
While employers and employees view flexible working as an important topic worth discussing in today’s workplace, they disagree on whether workers should have a legal…
The union representing workers at U.S. Steel Canada Inc. is cautiously optimistic a proposed acquisition of the company by a U.S.-based holding company will lead…
The Royal Bank of Canada in enhancing its employee resource groups this year following a comprehensive impact assessment of the program for the first time.…
Nearly two-thirds (65 per cent) of Canadian employees are prepared to switch employers, an ADP Canada survey of 1,509 Canadians found. Of those, 66 per…
Deloitte’s new family leave program for its U.S. employees includes time off for elder care, spousal care and child care beyond infancy. Both male and…
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…