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70% of Canadian employees enjoy working from home more than expected: survey

More than two-thirds (70 per cent) of Canadian employees have enjoyed working from home more than they expected, according to a new survey by VMware…

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  • August 3, 2022 August 3, 2022
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61% of Canadian employers using hybrid work model: survey

Nearly two-thirds (61 per cent) of Canadian employers are using a hybrid work model, down five per cent from last year, according to a new…

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  • August 3, 2022 August 2, 2022
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Brown and Caldwell leveraging employee ownership model with 5% raise amid inflation, tight labour market

Brown and Caldwell is recognizing employees’ hard work and resilience over the last two years with a company-wide salary increase. In July, the engineering consultancy…

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Twitter cutting back on office space amid increase in remote work

Twitter Inc. is cutting back on its physical office space in several global markets as the company cuts costs and leans further into remote work. According…

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  • August 2, 2022 August 2, 2022
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Trader Joe’s employees form union, citing concerns about health benefits, pay

On Thursday, employees at a Trader Joe’s supermarket in Massachusetts became the latest workers at a major company to approve a labour union. The store…

Top 5 HR, benefits and pension stories of the week

An article on Public Health Sudbury’s violation of the Ontario Human Rights Code following an employee’s termination over a vaccine refusal was the most-read story…

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  • July 29, 2022 July 29, 2022
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Compensation a key factor for 88% of employees considering switching jobs: survey

A majority (88 per cent) of Canadian employees who are considering changing jobs in the next six months say compensation is the most important reason…

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  • July 27, 2022 July 27, 2022
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Arbitrator finds employer violated Ontario Human Rights Code for termination over vaccine refusal

An arbitrator has ruled Public Health Sudbury violated the Ontario Human Rights Code prohibition against discrimination on the basis of creed when it terminated a…

More than a third of disability claims in 2022 due to mental-health reasons: survey

While more than a third of disability claims under Canadian employer-sponsored benefits plans in 2022 were due to mental-health reasons, just two-thirds (63 per cent)…

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  • July 26, 2022 July 25, 2022
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Sounding Board: How DEI enhances workplace safety, employee attraction, retention

The more diverse a company is, the better talent they can attract — and in this competitive market, attracting and retaining workers is important to growth.…

How vaping cessation programs can help employers curb benefits plan costs

With more data emerging showing vaping can lead to lung injuries and other adverse health issues, many employers have concerns about the potential cost of…

Top 5 HR, benefits and pension stories of the week

The appointment of the TTC pension plan’s first director of investment risk and analytics was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the last week. Here…

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  • July 22, 2022 July 21, 2022
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Global employee engagement decreasing amid turbulent world events: survey

Global employee engagement is decreasing amid turbulent world events, such as the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, falling to 61 per cent in the first quarter of…

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  • July 21, 2022 July 21, 2022
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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,…

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…

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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Unifor applies to represent two Amazon fulfilment centres in Metro Vancouver

Unifor has filed two applications with the B.C. Labour Relations Board to represent Amazon.com Inc. workers in New Westminster and Delta, B.C. “Workers at Amazon are seeking…

Feds seeking to boost domestic investments by Canadian institutional investors: budget

In its 2024 budget on Tuesday, the federal government announced a new working group dedicated to encouraging increased domestic investments by Canadian institutional investors. Former…

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  • April 17, 2024 April 16, 2024
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41% of pet owners willing to take a pay cut to work in a pet-friendly environment: survey

Two-fifths (41 per cent) of pet owners say they’d be willing to take a pay cut in order to work in a pet-friendly environment, according…

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  • April 16, 2024 April 16, 2024
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