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63% of U.S. employees would opt for better work-life balance over pay rise: survey

Nearly two-thirds (63 per cent) of U.S. employees would choose better work-life balance over better pay, compared to 31 per cent who said the opposite…

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  • August 31, 2022 August 31, 2022
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How employers can support working parents, their families during return to school

With another return to school looming during the coronavirus pandemic, working parents and their families likely feel some concern over how to manage the transition…

How are large U.K. employers helping employees cope with cost-of-living increases?

Large employers in the U.K. are taking action to help employees in the face of the continuing cost-of-living challenges, according to a new survey by…

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  • August 30, 2022 August 29, 2022
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‘Quiet Quitting’ an opportunity for employers to help reshape the workplace

Conversations about ‘Quiet Quitting’ are everywhere these days and one expert says it’s a “profound opportunity” for Canadian companies to get it right with employees…

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  • August 30, 2022 August 30, 2022
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U.S. labour board accuses Starbucks of pay disparity

A regional office of the National Labor Relations Board says Starbucks Corp. is violating U.S. labour law by withholding pay hikes and other benefits from…

Rothmans, Benson & Hedges highlights employee well-being, DEI in annual sustainability report

Rothmans, Benson & Hedges Inc. is highlighting its focus on employee well-being, diversity, equity and inclusion in its annual sustainability report. The report shares the…

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  • August 29, 2022 August 29, 2022
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Talk Shop Media adding ‘pawrental’ leave benefit for new pet parents

Since Aug. 26 is National Dog Day, Talk Shop Media thought it would be the perfect time to roll out its new ‘pawrental leave’ policy.…

Dexcom Canada leveraging employee well-being, engagement as attraction, retention tools

Dexcom Canada’s overall employee wellness and engagement strategy is helping to drive its attraction and retention efforts. The diabetes management company is using its various…

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

An article on the Royal Bank of Canada’s plans for returning employees to the office was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the last week.…

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  • August 26, 2022 August 25, 2022
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Three-quarters of Canadian employees say reduced commutes key to fighting climate change: survey

Hybrid working is playing a role in cutting emissions due to reduced commutes with commuting into the office five days a week down 36 per…

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  • August 25, 2022 August 23, 2022
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Bronwyn Ott joins Nasdaq as global head of well-being and benefits strategy

Nasdaq Inc. is appointing Bronwyn Ott as global head of well-being and benefits strategy. For the past three years, Ott was the senior vice-president of…

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  • August 25, 2022 August 23, 2022
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Which Canadian provinces are introducing right-to-disconnect legislation?

While right-to-disconnect legislation provides employees with a clear definition of their expected work hours, governments have to be careful they aren’t overly regulating because people…

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RBC employees returning to in-office working to foster creativity, collaboration

The Royal Bank of Canada is asking employees to return to in-office working to foster more in-person collaboration and creativity, reports Bloomberg. The bank’s hybrid arrangements will…

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…

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,…

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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40% of U.S. workers with employer-provided health benefits delayed care due to costs: survey

Two-fifths (40 per cent) of U.S. workers with employer-provided health benefits reported delaying care due to cost, which negatively impacted their mental health, workplace culture…

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  • April 30, 2024 April 30, 2024
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2024 Workplace Benefits Awards now open for entries

Is your organization leading the way in transforming policies and programs to meet the evolving needs of employees? Are you stepping up your financial wellness…

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  • April 30, 2024 April 30, 2024
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Younger employees expect a 10% raise if unable to work in a hybrid arrangement: survey

Generation Z and millennials say they’d expect a 10 per cent salary increase, on average, if they were unable to work in a hybrid working…

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  • April 26, 2024 April 26, 2024
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