Many employers are welcoming retirees back to their workforces to counter what some are calling the ‘Great Labour Shift.’ As the coronavirus pandemic shifts the…
The Alberta Investment Management Corp.’s chief human resources officer discusses the evolving employee life cycle, autonomous working and competitive weightlifting. Q: What top challenges do…
Offering a nine-day fortnight to employees can significantly improve flexibility and work-life balance, says Kim Siddall, national vice-president of account management of mid- and large-sized…
The vast majority (92 per cent) of white-collar workers say they’re stressed about their finances, according to a new survey by BrightPlan. The survey, which…
Employers vastly underestimate the impact of workers leaving an organization on the staff left behind, leading to even more turnover, according to a new study…
Nearly all (94 per cent) Canadian employees say they’d look for a new job if their pay was regularly delayed, according to a new survey…
Roughly 40 per cent of generation Z employees say they’re at a mental-health “breaking point,” according to a new survey by Boston Consulting Group. The…
The Union of Taxation Employees and the Canada Revenue Agency have reached a tentative agreement that includes new protections around remote work and improved vacation.…
An article on Bill C-228 receiving royal assent was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the last week. Here are the five most popular news stories…
More than half (57 per cent) of Canadian employees say they don’t get enough vacation time, according to a new survey by Expedia.ca. The survey,…
Sun Life Financial Inc. is supporting employees working in a hybrid arrangement with its new activity-based, people-focused workspace in Waterloo, Ont. “We’ve been on a…
The agreement on remote and flexible work between public sector workers and the federal government could set the stage for future union negotiations, according to…
While the majority (81 per cent) of Canadian human resources leaders believe senior company leaders need to support diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, they also…
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…
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,…
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…
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,…
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…
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.…
Unifor is temporarily withdrawing its applications to represent workers at two Vancouver-area Amazon facilities, accusing the e-commerce giant of providing a “suspiciously high” employee count.…
Meridian Credit Union is focusing on flexibility and mentorship to promote gender equity and female leadership in the historically male-dominated financial industry. According to the…
A story on how Organon Canada is supporting women employees at every stage of their career was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com. Here are the top…