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28% of employers expecting increased employee turnover in 2024: survey

More than a quarter (28 per cent) of Canadian employers say they’re expecting increased employee turnover this year, according to a new survey by Express…

  • By: Staff
  • March 7, 2024 March 6, 2024
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How employers can support sandwich generation caregivers

Employers can support sandwich generation caregivers by providing extensive well-being benefits, flexibility and leadership training, says Michael Mousseau, national well-being practice leader at Arthur J.…

75% of global employers struggling to find skilled talent: survey

Three-quarters (75 per cent) of global employers say they’re struggling to find talent with the skills they need, according to a new survey by ManpowerGroup.…

  • By: Staff
  • March 5, 2024 March 5, 2024
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CAAT appointing VPs of plan member, employer experience

The Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology’s pension plan is appointing Sonny Khindria (pictured right) as vice-president of member experience and Troy Whetstone (pictured left) as…

  • By: Staff
  • March 4, 2024 March 4, 2024
  • 15:00

Workers with disabilities face lack of support from employers, colleagues: survey

More than half (54 per cent) of workers with disabilities don’t feel enabled by their employer to “reach their full potential in the workplace,” according…

  • By: Staff
  • March 4, 2024 March 3, 2024
  • 09:00

Should employees get paid for an extra day of work in a leap year?

This leap year, some financial experts say they’re seeing an unexpected trend: employees asking if they get paid for working on Feb. 29. Every four…

52% of workers say receiving an annual bonus makes them feel appreciated at work: survey

More than half (52 per cent) of workers say receiving an annual bonus makes them feel appreciated at work, according to a new survey by Robert…

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

An article detailing Ford of Canada’s transfer of $923 million in pension plan liabilities through a group annuity buyout was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com. Here…

  • By: Staff
  • March 1, 2024 February 29, 2024
  • 09:00

20% of global board positions filled by people from underrepresented groups, ethnicities: report

In 2023, a fifth (20 per cent) of board positions across the globe were filled by individuals that belong to historically underrepresented groups or ethnicities,…

  • By: Staff
  • February 29, 2024 February 28, 2024
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1Password bringing employees together to explore impact of Black artists, culture for Black History Month

This Black History Month, 1Password is bringing employees together to share how diverse artists have had a profound impact on their exploration and appreciation of…

AIMCo highlighting importance of workplace ERG support, community for Black History Month

To mark Black History Month, the Alberta Investment Management Corp. is giving employees a chance to reflect on the history of groups dedicated to the…

York U academic workers go on strike, citing lack of support amid rising cost of living

Nearly 3,000 academic workers at York University are on strike after their union said the university didn’t meet their demand to “address the affordability crisis.”…

Women in Canada’s benefits, pension industries talk gender diversity

Women represent a quarter of C-suite leaders in North America: report

Women represent roughly a quarter of C-suite leaders in North America, while women of colour represent just one in 16, according to a report by…

  • By: Staff
  • February 26, 2024 February 23, 2024
  • 09:00

Alberta legislation allowing access to private health services through employer-sponsored benefits plans

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…

  • By: Sadie Janes
  • February 27, 2026 February 26, 2026
  • 09:00

Adult literacy an overlooked barrier to workplace equity, advancement: expert

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…

  • By: Sonya Singh
  • February 26, 2026 February 23, 2026
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48% of Canadians say job security, stability have the greatest impact on health, productivity: survey

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…

  • By: Staff
  • February 25, 2026 February 25, 2026
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B.C. court rules employer not entitled to dictating terms of share repurchases under stock option plan

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…

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

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…

  • By: Staff
  • February 27, 2026 February 26, 2026
  • 09:00

Discrimination lawsuit underscores reputational, accommodation risks for employers: expert

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…

  • By: Sonya Singh
  • February 24, 2026 February 26, 2026
  • 09:00

Black talent is growing — but leadership representation isn’t: expert

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…

  • By: Sonya Singh
  • February 18, 2026 February 17, 2026
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‘Ghost jobs’ fuelling frustration among Canadian job seekers: survey

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…

  • By: Staff
  • February 3, 2026 February 2, 2026
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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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