After moving to the U.S. from South Korea at age six, Jenny Jang found it challenging to navigate through school and her first jobs. “In…
The union representing roughly 500 employees at General Dynamics Land Systems Canada in London, Ont. has ratified a new three-year contract that includes pension and…
While microaggressions — intentional or unintentional verbal or nonverbal acts toward a person that reinforces stereotypes — are unfortunately common in many workplaces, the municipal…
Roughly a third of employees say their colleagues are less collaborative (29 per cent) and more confrontational (28 per cent) compared to three years ago,…
People leaders who are looking to improve their ‘adaptability quotient’ amid the ongoing U.S.-Canada trade war can draw upon lessons learned during the coronavirus pandemic,…
While the majority (86 per cent) of Black Canadians feel their employer has created a more equitable workplace for Black employees, there’s still room for…
Half (51 per cent) of employers say mental-health leaves of absence are increasing and four in 10 employees said they’ve taken a leave of absence…
An article on an Ontario court’s decision that an employer’s return-to-workplace request amounted to constructive dismissal was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week.…
While generation Z and millennial employees report the highest levels of satisfaction from flexible working arrangements, employees across all generations have increasingly embraced flexible work…
Calling all employers and plan sponsors — the 2025 Workplace Benefits Awards will open for entries on Monday, March 31. This year, Benefits Canada is…
Ontario’s small claims court has ruled that recalling an employee from a remote working arrangement to in-person work can amount to a constructive dismissal giving…
When Nikelle Inman started a new job coaching first-generation college students, she looked forward to meeting with them one-on-one to talk about how to surmount…
While more than two-thirds of Canadian employers expect wages to increase in 2025 compared to last year, more than half (57 per cent) fear it…
Alberta’s recently-passed Bill 11 allows employers to offer employees access to private health services through their benefits plans and protects older employees from losing employer-sponsored…
Adult literacy remains one of the most overlooked drivers of career advancement, says Melanie Valcin, president and chief executive officer of United for Literacy. “When…
Nearly half (48 per cent) of Canadian employees say job security and stability have the greatest positive impact on their health and productivity, according to…
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…
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…
Friendly competition can motivate performance, but when workplace structures reward visibility over collaboration, it can quietly tip into rivalry, creating cultural strain and legal risk…
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…
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…
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…