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Organon launching initiative to support women’s career, health journey in the workplace

Organon Canada’s ‘HER Professional Journey’ initiative is addressing women’s unique health experiences, including fertility, parental leave and menopause, so they can feel supported and empowered…

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Caisse reports more than $53 billion in low-carbon assets

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is reporting $53 billion in low-carbon assets, including $15 billion in Quebec, representing an overall increase of…

  • By: Staff
  • April 16, 2024 April 16, 2024
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Survey finds 38% of Canadian employees say they spend too much time working

Two-fifths (38 per cent) of Canadian employees say they spend too much time working and half (52 per cent) of these respondents say they work…

  • By: Staff
  • April 15, 2024 April 12, 2024
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U.S. employees say paid commutes, salary increase would encourage return to workplace: survey

The majority (83 per cent) of U.S. employees in a remote working arrangement say they’d be encouraged to return to the office if their commute…

  • By: Staff
  • April 12, 2024 April 12, 2024
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on how remote and hybrid working arrangements are leading to a ‘Great Exhaustion’ was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com. Here are the top five…

  • By: Staff
  • April 12, 2024 April 11, 2024
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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,…

How the WSIB is supporting employee well-being with enhanced, unlimited mental-health coverage

While the coronavirus pandemic may be in the rearview mirror for most employers, the Ontario-based Workplace Safety and Insurance Board knows all too well that…

Q&A with BMO Financial Group’s Vanessa Lewerentz

The organization’s chief inclusion officer discusses building an inclusive learning roadmap, the adoption of AI in the HR space and finding ways to nourish her…

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41% of global employers report attaining full gender equity: survey

Just two-fifths (41 per cent) of global employers say they’ve attained full gender equity, according to a new survey by ManpowerGroup. The survey, which polled…

  • By: Staff
  • April 11, 2024 April 11, 2024
  • 15:00

93% of employees believe well-being is equally important to salary: survey

The majority (93 per cent) of global employees believe well-being is equally important to salary, a significant increase of 10 per cent year over year,…

  • By: Staff
  • April 10, 2024 April 9, 2024
  • 09:00
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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…

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Average workday contracted by 15% between 2021 and 2023: report

The average global workday contracted by 15 per cent between the first quarter of 2021 and the fourth quarter of 2023, from nine hours and…

  • By: Staff
  • April 9, 2024 April 8, 2024
  • 15:00

Survey finds 57% of Canadian employees would feel happier at work if they got a raise

More than half (57 per cent) of Canadian employees say they’d feel happier in the workplace if they got a raise, according to a new…

  • By: Staff
  • April 8, 2024 April 8, 2024
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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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