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2024 HOC: Panel: Optimizing well-being benefits to deliver equitable coverage for employees

PepsiCo Canada aims to ensure all employees have equitable coverage and access to resources by offering a competitive and flexible benefits program, as well as…

  • By: Sadie Janes
  • November 26, 2024 November 12, 2024
  • 07:51

Survey finds seven in 10 Canadian workers dissatisfied with their employer’s benefits plan

Seven in 10 (70 per cent) employees say they’re dissatisfied with their employer’s current benefits plan, according to a new survey by Robert Walters Canada.…

  • By: Staff
  • November 25, 2024 November 22, 2024
  • 09:00

70% of Canadian employees say employer fosters trusting, safe workplace but challenges remain: survey

While seven in 10 (70 per cent) Canadian employees say their employer does a good job of fostering a safe and trusting environment that encourages…

  • By: Staff
  • November 22, 2024 November 22, 2024
  • 15:00

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

An article on how a national drug pooling program would impact employer-sponsored benefits plans was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are…

  • By: Staff
  • November 22, 2024 November 21, 2024
  • 09:00
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74% of Canadian employees say they’d turn down job offer due to company culture: survey

Three-quarters (74 per cent) of Canadian employees say they have or would turn down a job opportunity because an employer’s culture didn’t feel like the…

  • By: Staff
  • November 20, 2024 November 19, 2024
  • 15:00
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Employees’ online searches for burnout symptoms up 50% in 2024: report

Employees’ online searches for burnout signs and symptoms are up 50 per cent worldwide in 2024, according to a new study by Instant Offices. The…

  • By: Staff
  • November 19, 2024 November 20, 2024
  • 15:00

How would a national drug pooling program impact employer-sponsored benefits plans?

In light of the federal government developing a national pharmacare program, it’s important it considers the implementation of a national drug pooling program for private…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • November 19, 2024 November 18, 2024
  • 09:00

32% of B.C. women say menopause symptoms impact their job in some way: survey

A third (32 per cent) of women employees in British Columbia say menopause symptoms impact their job in some way, according to a new survey…

  • By: Staff
  • November 18, 2024 November 15, 2024
  • 09:00
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on incoming changes to Nova Scotia’s provincial Pension Benefits Act was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five…

  • By: Staff
  • November 15, 2024 November 14, 2024
  • 09:00
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Expert panel: How employers can support managers to effectively champion employee mental health

Most employees have experienced the powerful impact, whether positive or negative, that a manager can have on their work experience and overall well-being. As conversations…

How Meridian’s financial wellness offerings benefit employees, organization as a whole

As a financial institution that provides banking and wealth management services to customers, Meridian Credit Union ensures it also offers employees a comprehensive suite of…

  • By: Sadie Janes
  • November 15, 2024 November 13, 2024
  • 08:58

How Mexico’s reformed pension system is improving workers’ retirement security

Earlier this year, Mexico’s senate approved the creation of a new pension fund to help provide more retirement security for low-income citizens. The reform aims…

  • By: Sadie Janes
  • November 15, 2024 November 13, 2024
  • 08:54

Q&A with Hoffmann-La Roche’s Rana Kassab

The pharmaceutical company’s director of benefits and recognition discusses the needs of a multigenerational workforce, the role of diversity, equity and inclusion in benefits plans…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • November 15, 2024 November 13, 2024
  • 08:53

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
  • 09:00

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
  • 09:00

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
  • 15:00

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
  • 09:00

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
  • 09:00

‘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
  • 09:00

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
  • 09:00