While ‘Blue Monday’ may highlight the importance of employee mental health, supporting workers’ psychological safety is a year-round duty, says Mara Notarfonzo, vice-president of total…
The impacts of artificial intelligence, upskilling and flexible work are among employers’ and employees’ main human resources considerations for 2025, says Candy Ho, a professor…
In the return-to-office push, employers that have been clear with their return policies will find better compliance from employees, says Janet Candido, founder and principal…
Only 23 per cent of U.S. employees feel educated on company goals, compared to 84 per cent of leaders who say they’re effectively communicating business goals, objectives and key…
Employment Hero, an Australia-based human resources and employee benefits consultant, is acquiring Toronto-based HR consultant Humi. The acquisition, valued at more than $100 million, is…
An article on the issues that Canadian pension plan sponsors are considering in 2025 was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are…
Canadian employees who took vacation in 2024 worked, on average, an additional 13.6 hours on top of their regular work hours to prepare for and…
While U.S. institutional investors have slightly increased their allocations to diverse-managed funds, more than 95 per cent of their capital commitments remain concentrated in non-diverse…
The National Police Federation, which represents 20,000 Royal Canadian Mounted Police officers, has launched a class action claiming the federal government has wrongfully prevented part-time…
Four years after launching a push for more diversity in its ranks, McDonald’s Corp. is ending some of its diversity practices, citing a U.S. Supreme…
With all the focus on women’s health in the workplace in the past year, employers should be providing more support for pregnant employees by improving…
Almost three-quarters (71 per cent) of Canadian employers feel positive about their hiring outlook over the coming year, virtually unchanged from 2024 (70 per cent),…
An article on declining mental health among Canadian workers was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five human resources,…
With many companies mandating returns to onsite offices, a disconnect has been gradually building in how employers are approaching remote and hybrid work versus their…
In 2025, many organizations took steps to address an uncertain economy while responding to changing pressures. Looking ahead to 2026, there are some trends and…
Nearly all (97.5 per cent) of working mothers say they would stay longer at a company that meaningfully supports working motherhood, according to a new…
New court documents filed in a lawsuit against BlackBerry Ltd. allege at least three women were fired after reporting the technology firm had a “boys’…
The growing adoption of prohibitions against demanding sick notes to substantiate short-term absences, related to the health of employees or their immediate families, is among…
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…
Only 18 per cent of leaders scored high in stress tolerance, raising questions about leadership readiness as organizations navigate sustained economic uncertainty, rapid technological change…
As cost-of-living pressures continue to shape employee expectations, holiday gift-giving in the workplace is becoming less about tradition and more about equity, flexibility and psychological…
Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. is supporting employee engagement and recognition through its ‘Take Your Parents to Work Day’ program. The initiative, which saw several employees…