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Expert panel: How portable benefits can support inclusivity among gig workers

The concept of employee benefits was established on a foundation built decades ago, when employees worked full time and long term with one employer. Those…

74% of U.S. employers planning to consolidate health benefits offerings: survey

Three-quarters (74 per cent) of U.S. employers say they plan to consolidate their health benefits within the next year, according to a new survey by Summus…

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  • July 5, 2023 July 5, 2023
  • 15:00
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Scotiabank supporting employee well-being by aligning benefits offerings across global markets

Scotiabank is supporting employee well-being and workplace inclusivity by aligning benefits offerings across its global markets. Employees in the majority of countries where Scotiabank operates…

Coverage of the 2023 Benefits & Pension Summit

The annual Benefits & Pension Summit, which was hosted virtually on June 1, is the only Benefits Canada event that brings together health benefits and capital accumulation…

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2023 BPS coverage: TD Bank’s culture of care driving benefits plan enhancements

TD Bank Group credits its culture of care for the recent enhancements to its benefits plan. “We place a great amount of emphasis and focus…

2023 BPS coverage: Millennials expect more from employers, group benefits plans

Since 2016, millennials have made up a larger share of the working population than baby boomers — and today, one in three Canadians of working…

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

An article on Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada’s gender affirmation coverage was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the last week. Here are the five most popular…

  • By: Staff
  • June 30, 2023 June 29, 2023
  • 09:00

KPMG in Canada supporting workplace DEI with leadership diversity targets, support for new Canadians

KPMG in Canada is aiming to achieve leadership representation of 33 per cent women and 26 per cent Black, Indigenous and people of colour by…

Employees finding compensation, benefits, career advancement opportunities less satisfying: survey

Employees are finding their compensation, benefits and options for career advancement are less satisfying, according to a new survey by ADP Canada. The survey, which…

  • By: Staff
  • June 29, 2023 June 28, 2023
  • 09:00

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada providing employees, dependants with $10K in gender affirmation coverage

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Inc. is providing employees and their dependants with $10,000 in lifetime gender affirmation coverage. The additional coverage complements existing benefits that…

Fewer U.S. employees working from home in 2022: report

Roughly a third (34 per cent) of U.S. employees say they worked from home at least part of the week in 2022, down from 2021…

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  • June 28, 2023 June 28, 2023
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Accenture supporting LGBTQ2S+ employees with leadership training, mentoring

Accenture Canada is reinforcing its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion during Pride Month and beyond by offering leadership training and mentorship opportunities for all of…

57% of employees considering quitting jobs for roles with more well-being support: survey

More than half (57 per cent) of employees say they’re seriously considering quitting their current jobs for one that’s more supportive, while nearly seven out…

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  • June 27, 2023 June 27, 2023
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PSAC files policy grievance regarding transfer of PSHCP, impacts on plan members

The Public Service Alliance of Canada recently filed a policy grievance against the Treasury Board for its management of the transfer of the Public Service…

Expert panel: How employers can support neurodiverse workers through benefits, workplace policies

Canadian employers have taken important steps forward on a range of diversity, equity and inclusion matters. That work continues, particularly in the context of neurodiversity,…

Expert Panel: Why it’s important for employees to take time to recharge

Taking a break is always a good idea for employees, whether it’s a mid-morning stretch, a walk around the block, a lunch break in the…

What employers need to know about determining remote workers’ province of employment

The Canada Revenue Agency’s guidance for determining a full-time remote worker’s province of employment for payroll deduction purposes, which came into force on Jan. 1,…

U.S., U.K. delivery, ride-hailing drivers stop work on Valentine’s Day over pay, employee benefits

Thousands of ride-hailing and delivery workers in the U.S. and the U.K. went on strike on Valentine’s Day, calling for higher pay and other changes…

CRA clarifying how employers must determine province of employment for remote workers

The Canadian Revenue Agency is providing guidance for employers to determine the province of employment for full-time employees who are working remotely. As of Jan.…

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  • February 13, 2024 February 13, 2024
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Canadians’ happiness with work-life balance, employer support increases in April: survey

Canadians’ happiness in the workplace increased to 6.8 points out of 10 in April, up slightly from 6.6 in March, according to a new survey by…

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  • April 25, 2024 April 24, 2024
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Ontario to do away with sick note requirement for short absences

Ontario will do away with sick note requirements for short absences as part of a larger effort to ease the administrative burden on doctors. The…

43% of U.S. workers would rather get a divorce than return to office: survey

Two-fifths (43 per cent) of U.S. employees say they’re more afraid of working in an office full time than of losing their romantic relationship or…

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  • April 23, 2024 April 23, 2024
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