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

An article on virtual health-care findings in the 2022 Benefits Canada Healthcare Survey was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the last week. Here are…

  • By: Staff
  • September 30, 2022 September 29, 2022
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Half of plan sponsors have implemented coronavirus vaccination policies: BCHS

Around half (53 per cent) of Canadian benefits plan sponsors and two-thirds (65 per cent) of plan members say their workplace implemented a coronavirus vaccination…

  • By: Staff
  • September 30, 2022 September 29, 2022
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Majority of plan sponsors believe they promote diverse, inclusive workplace: survey

The vast majority (91 per cent) of plan sponsors believe they promote and support a diverse and inclusive workplace, with 44 per cent strongly agreeing…

  • By: Staff
  • September 29, 2022 September 28, 2022
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Majority of employers say hybrid work is challenging confidence in employee productivity: survey

More than eight in 10 (85 per cent) global company leaders say the shift to hybrid work has challenged their confidence in employee productivity, according…

  • By: Staff
  • September 28, 2022 September 28, 2022
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72% of benefits plan members satisfied with working from home: BCHS

Nearly three-quarters (72 per cent) of Canadian benefits plan members say they’re extremely or very satisfied with working from home, according to the 2022 Benefits Canada…

  • By: Staff
  • September 28, 2022 September 27, 2022
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OTG Management using earned-wage access cards to help employees contend with inflation, emergency costs

Amid rising inflation, airport hospitality services provider OTG Management is supporting employees’ financial wellness through an earned-wage access card. Nearly a third (30 per cent)…

Canadian base salaries increasing 4% in 2023: survey

Canadian base salaries are set to increase by four per cent in 2023, a percentage that’s comparable to 2022, according to a new survey by LifeWorks…

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  • September 26, 2022 September 26, 2022
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Givex retaining employees using remote working policy, productivity tools

Toronto-based financial technology company Givex Corp. is using remote working as a key component of its employee retention strategy. “We’ve found our work-from-home strategy has helped us…

  • By: Sadie Janes
  • September 26, 2022 September 26, 2022
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

A survey on employee attitudes towards remote working was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the last week. Here are the five most popular news stories…

  • By: Staff
  • September 23, 2022 September 22, 2022
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Just 41% of U.S. workers believe employer has achieved pay equity: survey

While nearly three-quarters of U.S. executives (74 per cent) and workers (71 per cent) agree pay equity is a top priority, employees say there’s more…

  • By: Staff
  • September 21, 2022 September 20, 2022
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‘Quiet quitting’ a rallying cry for more focus on work-life balance, employee engagement

While ‘quiet quitting’ has emerged as a serious workplace issue over the last few months, it isn’t a new trend; rather, it’s long been a…

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Willful making remote working permanent, allowing staff to work from anywhere

Canadian online estate planning company Willful is making its remote-working policy permanent and allowing employees to work from anywhere they choose. The employer reopened its…

Canadians’ financial well-being on the decline: survey

84% of stressed Canadian employees saving less than 5% of their pay: survey

The majority (84 per cent) of employees who say they’re feeling stressed are saving less than five per cent of their pay, according to a…

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  • September 20, 2022 September 19, 2022
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Canada Life facing gov’t financial sanctions following delayed benefits access for public employees

The federal government has begun imposing financial sanctions on the Canada Life Assurance Co. after months of outcry from public servants, retirees and their families who…

  • By: Staff
  • May 3, 2024 May 3, 2024
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90% of U.S. workers have ‘rage applied’ for a job in the last 6 months: survey

A majority (90 per cent) of U.S. workers have “rage applied” for a new job in the last six months, according to a new survey by Bold…

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  • May 1, 2024 May 1, 2024
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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…

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

A story on how private payers are implementing preferred pharmacy networks to reduce benefits plan costs was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this week. Here…

  • By: Staff
  • May 3, 2024 May 2, 2024
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55% of Canadian workers say employer-sponsored health benefits don’t meet their needs: survey

More than half (55 per cent) of Canadian employees say their employer-sponsored health benefits don’t fully meet their needs and two-fifths (42 per cent) say…

  • By: Staff
  • May 2, 2024 May 2, 2024
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Report finds critical lack of workplace support for menopausal employees

While menopause impacts more than half of the workforce, there’s a critical lack of support in the workplace for women employees experiencing health issues related…

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  • May 2, 2024 May 1, 2024
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