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Survey finds 34% of employees in Canada willing to switch jobs in the next year

A third (34 per cent) of employees say they’re willing to change jobs in the next 12 months, according to a new survey by EY. The…

  • By: Staff
  • October 17, 2023 October 16, 2023
  • 09:00

71% of Canadian women say inflation is impacting their mental health: survey

Nearly three-quarters (71 per cent) of women say financial struggles due to inflation are impacting their mental health and finances are becoming more of a…

  • By: Staff
  • October 16, 2023 October 13, 2023
  • 09:00
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Women holding more board seats, but overall diversity still lagging: report

Among Canadian companies providing disclosure for 2023, women held 29 per cent of board seats, up from 26 per cent in 2022, according to Osler…

  • By: Staff
  • October 16, 2023 October 13, 2023
  • 09:00

How flexible dress codes can support DEI amid post-pandemic return to office

As more employees return to the office following the coronavirus pandemic, a one-size-fits-all approach to dress codes no longer works, says Farzeen Mawji, national practice…

  • By: Sadie Janes
  • October 13, 2023 October 13, 2023
  • 09:00
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Canada among top countries for work-life balance: report

Canada ranks No. 9 among the top 10 countries with the best work-life balance, according to a new report by Remote Technology Inc. The report…

  • By: Staff
  • October 13, 2023 October 12, 2023
  • 09:00

Head to head: Is ROI the responsibility of HR or finance?

While one human resources professional says HR has the greatest impact on return on investment, the other says it’s a shared responsibility and a stronger…

How Redbrick’s flexible holiday policy is supporting employee well-being, workplace DEI goals

While Canadian culture has long been described as a mosaic, employers’ holiday policies are more likely to tie statutory holidays to Christian celebrations than reflect…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • October 13, 2023 October 12, 2023
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A closer look at how chronic conditions are impacting benefits plans

In 2022, some of the top chronic conditions affecting group benefits plans were diabetes, obesity, depression and arthritis. Diabetes was the No. 1 ranked condition…

  • By: Sadie Janes
  • October 13, 2023 October 12, 2023
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60% of employees willing to take pay cut in exchange for flexible, remote working: survey

Sixty per cent of Canadian employees say they’d be willing to accept a lower salary in exchange for flexible working hours or a remote working…

  • By: Staff
  • October 12, 2023 October 11, 2023
  • 09:00
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California workers will get five sick days under new law

Workers in California will soon receive a minimum of five days of paid sick leave annually, instead of three. The new law, which takes effect in January,…

Latest GM Canada, Unifor deal includes DB pension changes, benefits enhancements

Canadian auto workers, GM reach tentative contract agreement, mirroring Ford deal

General Motors and the union representing Canadian auto workers reached a tentative contract agreement Tuesday, ending a strike that began just after midnight. About 4,300…

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74% of U.S. employers increasing benefits, compensation communications: survey

Three-quarters (74 per cent) of U.S. employers say they increased their communications about compensation and benefits in 2023, according to a new survey by Arthur J.…

  • By: Staff
  • October 11, 2023 October 10, 2023
  • 09:00

2025 Future of Work Summit: Employers, employees not seeing eye to eye on AI

More than half (55 per cent) of employees say artificial intelligence would be positive for their organizations, up from 46 per cent in 2024, while…

  • By: Sadie Janes
  • January 16, 2026 January 15, 2026
  • 09:00

Benefits data, organizational resiliency among key areas of focus for employers in 2026: expert

It’s important for employers to examine benefits data to tailor their offerings and focus on organizational resiliency to be successful in the year ahead, says…

  • By: Sadie Janes
  • January 15, 2026 January 14, 2026
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2025 Future of Work Summit: Rebuilding workplace connections is key in hybrid, remote working arrangements

With many companies mandating returns to onsite offices, a disconnect has been gradually building in how employers are approaching remote and hybrid work versus their…

  • By: Sadie Janes
  • January 14, 2026 January 14, 2026
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Ex-BlackBerry employees allege firm has “toxic” and “boys’ club” culture: court docs

New court documents filed in a lawsuit against BlackBerry Ltd. allege at least three women were fired after reporting the technology firm had a “boys’…

What employers need to know about provincial changes to sick note requirements

The growing adoption of prohibitions against demanding sick notes to substantiate short-term absences, related to the health of employees or their immediate families, is among…

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
  • 09:00

Leadership stress tolerance in short supply as demands on executives intensify: report

Only 18 per cent of leaders scored high in stress tolerance, raising questions about leadership readiness as organizations navigate sustained economic uncertainty, rapid technological change…

  • By: Sonya Singh
  • December 24, 2025 December 18, 2025
  • 09:00

How employers are rethinking holiday gifting amid cost-of-living pressures

As cost-of-living pressures continue to shape employee expectations, holiday gift-giving in the workplace is becoming less about tradition and more about equity, flexibility and psychological…

  • By: Sonya Singh
  • December 19, 2025 December 18, 2025
  • 09:00

Hyundai engaging, recognizing employees with ‘Take Your Parents to Work Day’ program

Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. is supporting employee engagement and recognition through its ‘Take Your Parents to Work Day’ program. The initiative, which saw several employees…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • December 17, 2025 December 17, 2025
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