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24% of Canadians shifting to remote working amid pandemic’s latest wave: report

The percentage of Canadians working from home increased slightly amid a seventh wave of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report by Statistics Canada. In…

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  • August 10, 2022 August 9, 2022
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Arconic, Unifor agreement protects workers’ DB pension plan

The union representing more than 200 employees at Arconic Corp. in Lethbridge, Alta. has ratified a four-year collective agreement that protects the defined benefit pension…

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  • August 10, 2022 August 9, 2022
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Canadian employers increasing salaries, offering remote work to attract talent: survey

With nine in 10 (89 per cent) employers finding it challenging to find skilled professionals, companies are using a range of recruiting tactics to win over…

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  • August 9, 2022 August 9, 2022
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Amazon expanding employee benefits program with free skills training, career coaching programs

Amazon.com Inc. is expanding its employee benefits program with free career coaching, college advisement and other specialized career services. The new offerings will provide employees…

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  • August 8, 2022 August 8, 2022
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Furloughed WestJet workers demand clarity on wage subsidy program amid pay cut

WestJet, Unifor agreement includes retirement gains, sick days

The union representing nearly 800 employees at Calgary and Vancouver airports has ratified a first contract that includes retirement and benefits gains. The contract cements…

U.S. SEC proposing gig workers paid in company stocks

U.S. bill could deny gig workers minimum wage and other protections

A bill that would amend U.S. labour law to establish a new classification for gig workers could also deny them the right to a minimum…

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  • August 5, 2022 August 7, 2022
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Top 5 HR, benefits and pension stories of the week

An article on a ruling against the Blue Cross Life Insurance Co. of Canada and how it could affect long-term disability premiums was the most-read…

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  • August 5, 2022 August 5, 2022
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82% of senior leaders experiencing exhaustion indicative of burnout: survey

More than eight in 10 (82 per cent) senior leaders say they’ve experienced exhaustion indicative of burnout, according to a survey by Deloitte Canada and…

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  • August 4, 2022 August 3, 2022
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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…

How PepsiCo Canada’s savings program is helping employees achieve financial security at any stage in life

PepsiCo Canada is baking flexibility into its retirement savings benefits to support employees’ financial security amid the rising cost of living. To help employees reach…

Q&A with the Royal Bank of Canada’s Jamie Abbott

The RBC’s senior director of North American benefits and global well-being discusses building flexibility into the modern benefits plan, harnessing AI capabilities in the banking…

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…

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  • May 3, 2024 May 3, 2024
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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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77% of U.K. employees with cancer say their benefits didn’t meet their needs: survey

More than three-quarters (77 per cent) of U.K. employees say their employee benefits didn’t meet their needs during their cancer journey, according to a new survey…

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  • May 15, 2024 May 14, 2024
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Flexible working, work-life balance can impact workers’ well-being, quality of life: report

Working time and work-life balance are key dimensions of an employer’s culture that can impact workers’ health, well-being and quality of life, according to a…

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  • May 14, 2024 May 14, 2024
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Sounding Board: How DPSPs can support SMEs’ retirement, talent management goals

Canadian companies, especially small- and medium-sized employers, are facing unprecedented challenges in attracting and retaining skilled and motivated talent. According to a recent survey by…