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

An article on the value that deferred profit-sharing plans can offer to small- and medium-sized employers was the most-read article on Benefits Canada.com this week.…

  • By: Staff
  • May 17, 2024 May 16, 2024
  • 09:00
Fidelity Canada touts preventative, life-sustaining benefits plans

77% of U.K. employees with cancer say their benefits didn’t meet their needs: survey

More than three-quarters (77 per cent) of U.K. employees say their employee benefits didn’t meet their needs during their cancer journey, according to a new survey…

  • By: Staff
  • May 15, 2024 May 14, 2024
  • 09:00

Flexible working, work-life balance can impact workers’ well-being, quality of life: report

Working time and work-life balance are key dimensions of an employer’s culture that can impact workers’ health, well-being and quality of life, according to a…

  • By: Staff
  • May 14, 2024 May 14, 2024
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Sounding Board: How DPSPs can support SMEs’ retirement, talent management goals

Canadian companies, especially small- and medium-sized employers, are facing unprecedented challenges in attracting and retaining skilled and motivated talent. According to a recent survey by…

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Canadian employers offering average 3.2% merit increase in Q1 2024: survey

While merit increases offered by Canadian employers remain above inflation and are still higher than pre-coronavirus pandemic times, they’re continuing to trend downward in the…

  • By: Staff
  • May 13, 2024 May 10, 2024
  • 09:00

How employers can help mothers maintain a healthy work-life balance

To help working mothers with the sometimes overwhelming task of maintaining a work-life balance, employers can invest in inclusive, flexible policies and provide support when…

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

An article on the federal government’s financial sanctions against the Canada Life Assurance Co. following delayed benefits access for public employees was the most-read article…

  • By: Staff
  • May 10, 2024 May 10, 2024
  • 09:00

Editorial: What a difference four years makes

Four years ago, as the coronavirus pandemic entered its third month, I unknowingly — and unwittingly — took my first steps towards a new chapter…

Head to head: Should employers implement location-based pay for remote workers?

A consultant says location is one of many factors determining pay, while a human resources specialist argues it shouldn’t be a consideration. Cissy Pau, principal…

A deep dive into health-care navigation guides

With employees often struggling to find benefits offerings related to mental-health support or chronic conditions, demand for health-care system navigation services has increased significantly in…

Q&A with the Royal Bank of Canada’s Jamie Abbott

The RBC’s senior director of North American benefits and global well-being discusses building flexibility into the modern benefits plan, harnessing AI capabilities in the banking…

How DC plan sponsors can support women’s financial confidence

While women are increasingly becoming primary income earners, few women manage their own finances as they near retirement, said Elisha Ribeiro, national sales director for…

2025 Future of Work Summit: Employers, employees not seeing eye to eye on AI

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…

  • By: Sadie Janes
  • January 16, 2026 January 15, 2026
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Benefits data, organizational resiliency among key areas of focus for employers in 2026: expert

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…

  • By: Sadie Janes
  • January 15, 2026 January 14, 2026
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2025 Future of Work Summit: Rebuilding workplace connections is key in hybrid, remote working arrangements

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…

  • By: Sadie Janes
  • January 14, 2026 January 14, 2026
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Ex-BlackBerry employees allege firm has “toxic” and “boys’ club” culture: court docs

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’…

What employers need to know about provincial changes to sick note requirements

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…

Expert panel: Technology, legislation shaping total rewards decisions in 2026

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…

  • By: Darcy Clark
  • January 5, 2026 December 23, 2025
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Leadership stress tolerance in short supply as demands on executives intensify: report

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…

  • By: Sonya Singh
  • December 24, 2025 December 18, 2025
  • 09:00

How employers are rethinking holiday gifting amid cost-of-living pressures

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…

  • By: Sonya Singh
  • December 19, 2025 December 18, 2025
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Hyundai engaging, recognizing employees with ‘Take Your Parents to Work Day’ program

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…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • December 17, 2025 December 17, 2025
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