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HOOPP’s focus on cross-collaboration in mental health leads to award win

The Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan’s extensive benefits coverage and focus on cross-collaboration landed the company a win in the Mental Health Program category for…

  • By: Sadie Janes
  • November 6, 2024 November 6, 2024
  • 09:00

Survey finds 83% of gen Z frontline workers feel burned out

The majority (83 per cent) of generation Z frontline workers say they feel burned out, compared to 75 per cent of all frontline employees, according…

  • By: Staff
  • November 1, 2024 November 1, 2024
  • 15:00
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on Amazon Canada’s win in the Financial Wellness Program category at Benefits Canada’s 2024 Workplace Benefits Awards was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are…

  • By: Staff
  • November 1, 2024 October 31, 2024
  • 09:00

BMO’s Carol Bennett recognized for innovation, commitment to inclusion

Carol Bennett’s innovation and commitment to inclusion led to her recognition as the Human Resources/Benefits Professional of the Year at Benefits Canada’s 2024 Workplace Benefits Awards on…

  • By: Sadie Janes
  • October 30, 2024 November 6, 2024
  • 09:00
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All generations of employees say hybrid work supports productivity, job satisfaction: survey

All generations of Canadian workers say a hybrid working arrangement is most conducive to productivity and job satisfaction, according to a new survey by Humi.…

  • By: Staff
  • October 29, 2024 October 29, 2024
  • 15:00
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How L’Oréal Canada is creating a more menopause-inclusive workplace

L’Oréal Canada Inc. is creating a more menopause-inclusive workplace by hosting discussions on the topic, providing sufficient benefits coverage and having a dedicated employee resource…

  • By: Sadie Janes
  • October 29, 2024 October 28, 2024
  • 09:00

TMX Group wins award for diligent approach to building its future workplace

TMX Group Ltd. was the winner at Benefits Canada’s 2024 Workplace Benefits Awards for its diligent approach to mapping out a future workplace that leaves the one-size-fits-all…

Amazon Canada’s new estate planning benefit key to financial wellness win

Amazon Canada’s commitment to unique financial wellness offerings led to a win at Benefits Canada‘s 2024 Workplace Benefits Awards on Oct. 18. The technology company was…

Employers mandating 5-day RTO should consider impact on women employees: experts

When mandating that employees return to the office, employers need to consider the impact it may have on workers and give them the opportunity to…

61% of Canadian HR professionals say harassment a growing issue: survey

Nearly two-thirds (61 per cent) of Canadian human resources professionals feel workplace harassment is a growing issue in their organization and needs more attention, according…

  • By: Staff
  • October 25, 2024 October 25, 2024
  • 15:00

Admiral Insurance’s benefits program awarded for balancing innovation, sustainability

Admiral Insurance’s award-winning benefits program is demonstrating how employers can use versatility to strike a fine balance between finding innovative solutions and maintaining plan sustainability. The…

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

An article announcing the winners of Benefits Canada‘s 2024 Workplace Benefits Awards was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five…

  • By: Staff
  • October 25, 2024 October 24, 2024
  • 09:00

PepsiCo Canada’s winning DEI strategy linking inclusion to employee well-being

PepsiCo Canada’s 2024 Workplace Benefits Awards win demonstrates how weaving diversity, equity and inclusion into strategic business practices can foster employee mental health and wellness.…

84% of employers say AI impacting succession planning: survey

More than eight in 10 (84 per cent) employers say artificial intelligence is starting to affect their succession planning, according to a new survey by…

  • By: Staff
  • April 2, 2026 April 2, 2026
  • 15:00

Majority of Canadian women aged 35 to 55 say menopause symptoms impact work: survey

Nearly two‑thirds of Canadian women aged 35 to 55 say menopause symptoms affect their job performance, while more than half report that the time spent…

  • By: Staff
  • March 30, 2026 March 27, 2026
  • 09:00

2026 Workplace Benefits Awards now open for entries

Calling all employers and plan sponsors — the 2026 Workplace Benefits Awards are now open for entries! If your organization is leading the way in…

  • By: Staff
  • March 30, 2026 March 26, 2026
  • 09:00

Harassment case highlights employers’ legal risks, obligations in handling workplace complaints: lawyer

A high-profile harassment complaint involving a former Canadian Broadcasting Corp. anchor is a reminder for Canadian employers of the legal risks tied to mishandling workplace…

61% of employers lack communication strategy for workplace change: report

A majority of employers still don’t have a formal strategy for communicating workplace change, despite identifying it as their most urgent internal communications need, according…

  • By: Staff
  • March 16, 2026 March 13, 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

How do OECD remote-working guidelines impact Canadian employers?

The Organisation of Economic Co-operation and Development has introduced new guidelines for determining whether a remote employee’s home office amounts to a permanent establishment that…

How employers can navigate U.S. tariff complications to retain talent

As Canadian employers continue to experience economic strain from U.S. tariffs, it’s important for human resources professionals to focus on communication and creative strategies to…

B.C. court rules employer not entitled to dictate terms of share repurchases under stock option plan

The British Columbia Supreme Court has ruled employers don’t necessarily have an unfettered right to dictate the terms of a repurchase of shares held by…