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2023 Workplace Benefits Awards opens for entries

Over the past three years, employers around the globe have been facing unprecedented levels of change, driving innovative thinking as they transform their workplace policies…

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  • April 28, 2023 April 27, 2023
  • 09:00
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on two upcoming executive departures at the Ontario Pension Board was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the last week. Here are the five…

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  • April 28, 2023 April 27, 2023
  • 09:00
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Only half of U.S. gen Z workers say employer cares about their mental health: survey

Only half (51 per cent) of U.S. generation Z employees say their employer cares about their mental health, according to a new survey by the…

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  • April 28, 2023 April 27, 2023
  • 09:00

Gen Z employees reporting decreased happiness at work: survey

Canadian generation Z employees experienced a decrease in happiness of 0.4 points in April, according to a new survey by ADP Canada. The survey, which…

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  • April 27, 2023 April 26, 2023
  • 09:00

KPMG in Canada extending long weekends for employees this summer

KPMG in Canada is continuing its Summer Splash program this year to help employees recharge and focus on their well-being. The professional services firm is…

A third of Canadians report worsening physical, mental and financial health: survey

Around a third of Canadians report their physical health (30 per cent), mental health (32 per cent) and financial situations (34 per cent) have worsened or…

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  • April 26, 2023 April 25, 2023
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TMX Group among employers signing more inclusive, equitable parental leave pledge

TMX Group Ltd. is among 23 Canadian employers that have signed on to a new parental leave pledge created by Women in Capital Markets. The…

71% of Canadian employees say mental health impacted their ability to work in the past year: survey

Nearly three-quarters (71 per cent) of Canadian employees feel their mental health has interfered with their ability to work in the past year, according to…

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  • April 21, 2023 April 21, 2023
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42% of global employees say lack of employer-provided fertility benefits is a ‘deal breaker:’ survey

More than four in 10 (42 per cent) global employees consider the availability of fertility benefits through their employer a ‘deal breaker’ in accepting a…

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  • April 21, 2023 April 20, 2023
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90% of U.S. employees personally benefitting from workplace DEI initiatives: survey

Nine in 10 (90 per cent) U.S. employees say they’ve personally benefitted from diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives at work, according to a new survey…

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  • April 19, 2023 April 19, 2023
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McCarthy Tétrault appointing Susan Nickerson as head of pensions, benefits, executive compensation

McCarthy Tétrault LLP is appointing Susan Nickerson as partner and head of its pensions, benefits and executive compensation group. Prior to joining McCarthy Tétrault, she…

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  • April 19, 2023 April 18, 2023
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Federal workers striking over remote working, wages

Roughly 155,000 federal employees represented by the Public Service Alliance of Canada are striking over remote working arrangements and wages. The union is seeking to…

45% of U.S. workers say employer isn’t investing in employee connections: survey

Nearly half (45 per cent) of U.S. workers say their employer isn’t investing in employee connection, according to a new survey by Eagle Hill Consulting.…

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  • April 14, 2023 April 14, 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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Unifor applies to represent two Amazon fulfilment centres in Metro Vancouver

Unifor has filed two applications with the B.C. Labour Relations Board to represent Amazon.com Inc. workers in New Westminster and Delta, B.C. “Workers at Amazon are seeking…

Feds seeking to boost domestic investments by Canadian institutional investors: budget

In its 2024 budget on Tuesday, the federal government announced a new working group dedicated to encouraging increased domestic investments by Canadian institutional investors. Former…

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  • April 17, 2024 April 16, 2024
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41% of pet owners willing to take a pay cut to work in a pet-friendly environment: survey

Two-fifths (41 per cent) of pet owners say they’d be willing to take a pay cut in order to work in a pet-friendly environment, according…

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  • April 16, 2024 April 16, 2024
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