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

An article on how Telus is training its people leaders to recognize when employees are experiencing mental-health struggles was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over…

  • By: Staff
  • February 3, 2023 February 3, 2023
  • 09:00

Study finds remote working giving employees back 72 minutes per day

Remote working is saving employees an average of 72 minutes in commuting time per day, most of which they’re turning around and spending on work-related…

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  • February 2, 2023 February 2, 2023
  • 09:00
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Groundhog Day: Survey finds 35% of employees say every workday is the same

A third (35 per cent) of employees say every workday feels the same, similar to the 1993 film Groundhog Day, according to a new survey…

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Half of Canadian employers increasing salary budget for 2023: survey

Half (48 per cent) of Canadian employers say they’re increasing their salary budget for 2023, according to a new survey by Normandin Beaudry. The survey,…

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  • February 1, 2023 January 31, 2023
  • 09:00

Telus training managers to recognize signs of employees experiencing mental-health struggles

Telus Communications Inc. is training its people leaders to recognize when employees are experiencing mental-health struggles. The organization provides leaders with scripts to refer to when they…

City of Whitehorse, Collège nordique francophone joining CAAT DBplus plan

Employees of the City of Whitehorse represented by the Yukon Employees’ Union and N.W.T.-based Collège nordique francophone are joining the Colleges of Applied Arts and…

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  • January 31, 2023 January 31, 2023
  • 15:00
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Black employees say employers making progress on anti-Black racism, but fear recession could erase gains: survey

While the vast majority (90 per cent) of Black Canadians say their employer has made progress on efforts to be more equitable and inclusive for…

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  • January 31, 2023 January 30, 2023
  • 09:00
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62% of Canadian employers using hybrid working model: survey

Nearly two-thirds (62 per cent) of Canadian employers say they’re using a hybrid working model, according to a new survey by Colliers Canada. The survey,…

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  • January 30, 2023 January 27, 2023
  • 09:00
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PepsiCo expanding U.S. returnship program for female employees

PepsiCo Beverages North America is expanding its U.S. returnship program for women who have taken time off work for caregiving. The program offers 16-week internships…

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  • January 27, 2023 January 26, 2023
  • 09:00
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69% of employees say manager impacts mental health as much as spouse or partner: survey

More than two-thirds (69 per cent) of employees say their manager impacts their mental health as much as their spouse or partner, according to a…

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

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

An article on how British Columbia’s amended definition of provision for adverse deviation will impact the province’s target-benefit pension plans was the most-read story on…

  • By: Staff
  • January 27, 2023 January 26, 2023
  • 09:00

New pension plan design offers U.S. public workers retirement benefits, regardless of length of service

A new retirement plan design could allow more public employees in the U.S. to accrue retirement benefits regardless of their length of service, according to…

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  • January 25, 2023 January 25, 2023
  • 09:00
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64% of U.S. employers increasing investments in employee wellness: survey

Nearly two-thirds (64 per cent) of U.S. employers are planning to increase their spend on employee wellness programs, according to a new survey by Wellable.…

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  • January 25, 2023 January 24, 2023
  • 09:00

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
  • 09:00

69% of U.S. employees say they’d be happier if they had deeper connections with co-workers: survey

More than two-thirds (69 per cent) of U.S. employees say they’d be happier if they had deeper connections with work colleagues, according to a survey…

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  • April 22, 2024 April 19, 2024
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Unifor withdraws application to represent workers at two Vancouver-area Amazon facilities

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.…

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  • April 19, 2024 April 19, 2024
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Meridian focusing on flexibility, mentorship to promote gender equity, female leadership

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…