Benefits Canada is extending the deadline for entering the 2024 Workplace Benefits Awards to Friday, July 5 at 5 p.m. EST. The original industry awards program has been recognizing…
Nearly three-quarters (72 per cent) of U.S. employees are choosing to stay with their employers, a significant change from 2022 when 53 per cent were…
Nearly half (45 per cent) of U.S. employees say they’ve experienced burnout, down from 58 per cent in August 2020, according to a new survey…
A fifth (20 per cent) of U.S. employees say contributing to their savings account has been their biggest financial worry in the last 12 months,…
When considering whether to cover Wegovy, an obesity medication, it’s important for plan sponsors to weigh increased short-term costs with long-term savings, while considering alternative…
While nearly half (45 per cent) of Canadian workers say they feel recognized by their employer at least once a month, fewer than a fifth…
Dollar cap match formulas could distribute employer contributions to 401(k)s more equitably than other common match formulas, according to a new report by Vanguard Inc.…
More than two-thirds (68 per cent) of Canadian employees say the rising cost of food and groceries is heavily affecting their stress levels during work…
An article on the federal government’s national pharmacare bill receiving approval in the House of Commons was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this week. Here…
Six Quebec municipalities are among Canada’s top 10 locations for work-life balance, according to a new report by real estate research firm Point2. The report…
The use of obesity medications among Canadian employer-sponsored benefits plan members has grown substantially, with claims increasing 42 per cent in 2023 and roughly 92…
While a majority (82 per cent) of Canadian employees say summer flexible working policies help reduce burnout, 42 per cent say they’re less productive during…
CAA Club Group’s award-winning health and wellness strategy is showing employees, as well as potential candidates, that the organization is focused on supporting the holistic…
More than half (55 per cent) of employees say artificial intelligence would be positive for their organizations, up from 46 per cent in 2024, while…
It’s important for employers to examine benefits data to tailor their offerings and focus on organizational resiliency to be successful in the year ahead, says…
With many companies mandating returns to onsite offices, a disconnect has been gradually building in how employers are approaching remote and hybrid work versus their…
New court documents filed in a lawsuit against BlackBerry Ltd. allege at least three women were fired after reporting the technology firm had a “boys’…
The growing adoption of prohibitions against demanding sick notes to substantiate short-term absences, related to the health of employees or their immediate families, is among…
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…
Only 18 per cent of leaders scored high in stress tolerance, raising questions about leadership readiness as organizations navigate sustained economic uncertainty, rapid technological change…
As cost-of-living pressures continue to shape employee expectations, holiday gift-giving in the workplace is becoming less about tradition and more about equity, flexibility and psychological…
Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. is supporting employee engagement and recognition through its ‘Take Your Parents to Work Day’ program. The initiative, which saw several employees…