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

An article on how financial wellness programs can help employees in their relationships was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the…

  • By: Staff
  • February 21, 2025 February 20, 2025
  • 09:00

Employee belonging at core of DEI programs: expert

As employers reframe or move away from diversity, equity and inclusion programs, it’s important they remember employee belonging is at the core of these initiatives,…

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64% of Canadian employees want higher salary for their position: survey

Roughly two-thirds (64 per cent) of Canadian employees say they want a higher salary for their position, according to a new survey by Robert Half…

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

An article on how remote working positively impacts employees was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five human resources,…

  • By: Staff
  • February 14, 2025 February 13, 2025
  • 09:00
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How employers can attract, retain talent amid decline in bonuses

Amid a decline in employee bonuses, it’s important for employers to reassess their attraction and retention strategies through channels such as employee feedback, says Martin…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • February 12, 2025 February 11, 2025
  • 09:00
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My take: Remote working may prove to be the great workplace equalizer

As employers begin mandating a return to the office, it’s important they consider how remote working has improved the employee experience for workers who are…

Canadian employers increasingly prioritizing inclusive benefits: survey

Canadian employers are increasingly focusing on coverage for women’s health and gender affirmation in their employee benefits plans, according to a new survey by WTW.…

  • By: Staff
  • February 11, 2025 February 10, 2025
  • 09:00
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on incoming changes to Alberta-based employers’ workplace violence and harassment policies was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the…

  • By: Staff
  • February 7, 2025 February 6, 2025
  • 09:00

Germany providing leave protection for women experiencing miscarriage

Germany is extending maternity protection for women to include those who have suffered a miscarriage after they’ve entered the 13th week of pregnancy, according to…

  • By: Staff
  • February 7, 2025 February 6, 2025
  • 09:00

What Newfoundland and Labrador-based employers need to know about changes to employee leave legislation

While Newfoundland and Labrador employees who take three or more consecutive days of sick leave are no longer required to provide their employer with a…

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200 U.K. employers adopting permanent four-day workweek

A total of 200 U.K. employers, representing more than 5,000 employees, have signed up for a permanent four-day workweek with no loss of pay, according…

  • By: Staff
  • February 5, 2025 February 3, 2025
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Survey finds 60% of North American employees returning to onsite work

Hybrid working is losing ground in North America as 60 per cent of employees returned to the office or job site in 2024, up eight…

  • By: Staff
  • February 5, 2025 February 5, 2025
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Pentagon strips travel reimbursement for troops seeking abortions, fertility treatment

The U.S. Defense Department will no longer reimburse service members for travel out of state to get reproductive health care, including abortions and fertility treatments,…

Alberta legislation allowing access to private health services through employer-sponsored benefits plans

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…

  • By: Sadie Janes
  • February 27, 2026 February 26, 2026
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Adult literacy an overlooked barrier to workplace equity, advancement: expert

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…

  • By: Sonya Singh
  • February 26, 2026 February 23, 2026
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48% of Canadians say job security, stability have the greatest impact on health, productivity: survey

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…

  • By: Staff
  • February 25, 2026 February 25, 2026
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

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…

  • By: Staff
  • February 27, 2026 February 26, 2026
  • 09:00

Discrimination lawsuit underscores reputational, accommodation risks for employers: expert

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…

  • By: Sonya Singh
  • February 24, 2026 February 26, 2026
  • 09:00

Heated rivalry in the workplace: How employers can manage competitive colleagues

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…

  • By: Sonya Singh
  • February 20, 2026 February 19, 2026
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Black talent is growing — but leadership representation isn’t: expert

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…

  • By: Sonya Singh
  • February 18, 2026 February 17, 2026
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‘Ghost jobs’ fuelling frustration among Canadian job seekers: survey

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…

  • By: Staff
  • February 3, 2026 February 2, 2026
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Expert panel: Technology, legislation shaping total rewards decisions in 2026

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…

  • By: Darcy Clark
  • January 5, 2026 December 23, 2025
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