With 2024 well underway, it’s important for employers to adapt their strategies in the ever-evolving landscape of employee benefits. Employee expectations continue to evolve and…
More than half (58 per cent) of Canadian employees say they prefer to work in a hybrid arrangement (33 per cent) or fully remotely (25…
The Ontario Pension Board is working closely with employers to receive updated salary information from public sector workers that may have been impacted by the…
In the four-day workweek trials that have taken place in Canada and the U.S., there’s evidence that a shorter week can support higher levels of…
More than 300 employees of Windsor, Ont.’s Jamieson Laboratories Ltd. are ending their 34-day strike after securing a new contract agreement that includes significant wage…
Amid a wave of frank and open discussions about women’s health, more plan sponsors are beginning to review their benefits and human resources policies with…
Employers can support employees going through menopause by improving their workplace culture, communication and accommodation policies and employee benefits, said Janet Ko, president and co-founder of…
Employees with pulmonary arterial hypertension can experience significant impacts to their quality of life and workplace experience, said John Granton, a respirologist with the University…
With the increased availability of treatments for inflammatory bowel disease, patients can achieve longer periods of remission, said Vipul Jairath, a gastroenterologist at the London…
Women in corporate leadership still face barriers, with significant gaps in business ownership, representation and compensation, according to a report by the Canadian Chamber of…
An article on Eastman Kodak Co.’s plans to outsource management of its pension assets was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com. Here are the top five…
Nearly two-thirds (65 per cent) of women say inadequate compensation increases is their biggest concern in 2024, according to a new survey by Robert Half…
Work-life balance continues to be the No. 1 factor driving Canadians’ workplace happiness, according to a new survey by ADP Canada Co. The survey, which…
Alberta’s recently-passed Bill 11 allows employers to offer employees access to private health services through their benefits plans and protects older employees from losing employer-sponsored…
Adult literacy remains one of the most overlooked drivers of career advancement, says Melanie Valcin, president and chief executive officer of United for Literacy. “When…
Nearly half (48 per cent) of Canadian employees say job security and stability have the greatest positive impact on their health and productivity, according to…
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…
An article on the impact of a discrimination lawsuit against a bureau of the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. was the most-read article on BenefitsCanada.com this past…
A lawsuit against the Canadian Broadcasting Corp.’s Yellowknife bureau is serving as a broader wake-up call for employers navigating workplace culture, psychological safety and reputational…
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…
More than half (56 per cent) of Canadian job seekers believe they’ve applied for a ‘ghost job’ — a posting for a role that an…
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…