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Dalhousie University providing menopause-inclusive workplace through support group, manager training

Dalhousie University is ensuring a menopause-inclusive workplace by offering resources such as a monthly support group for employees and manager training. “We took a leap…

Flight Centre lands win for monthly wellness challenges, health programs for hybrid, remote employees

Flight Centre Travel Group’s holistic approach to employee wellness resulted in a win at Benefits Canada’s 2023 Workplace Benefits Awards on Oct. 20. The company…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • October 26, 2023 October 24, 2023
  • 09:00
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Survey finds U.S. employers are targeting health-care costs, mental health for 2024

More than two-thirds (69 per cent) of U.S. employers say they’re focused on managing health-care plan costs, following a projected cost increase of 6.4 per…

  • By: Staff
  • October 25, 2023 October 24, 2023
  • 09:00

40% of Canadian employers offering higher starting salaries amid hiring challenges: survey

The majority (92 per cent) of Canadian employers say they face challenges hiring skilled talent and 40 per cent say they plan to increase starting…

  • By: Staff
  • October 24, 2023 October 23, 2023
  • 09:00
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Georgia to pay for gender affirmation care for public employees

The state of Georgia will start paying for gender affirmation care for state employees, public school teachers and former employees covered by a state health…

Who are the winners of the 2023 Workplace Benefits Awards?

Benefits Canada is proud to announce the winners of the 2023 Workplace Benefits Awards. The awards, which were presented at the end of the 2023 Healthy…

57% of U.S. workers experiencing some level of burnout: survey

More than half (57 per cent) of U.S. workers say they’re currently experiencing at least moderate levels of burnout, according to a new report by…

  • By: Staff
  • October 20, 2023 October 19, 2023
  • 15:00
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on how flexible dress codes can support diversity, equity and inclusion was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the last week. Here are the five…

  • By: Staff
  • October 20, 2023 October 19, 2023
  • 09:00

How employers can promote employee health during flu season

The option to work remotely can help employees get through flu season, but employers also need to ensure no one pushes themselves to work while…

  • By: Sadie Janes
  • October 20, 2023 October 19, 2023
  • 09:00
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36% of U.S. employers disclosing individual pay ranges to employees: survey

More than a third (36 per cent) of U.S. employers say they disclose individual pay ranges to employees and nearly half (46 per cent) are…

  • By: Staff
  • October 20, 2023 October 19, 2023
  • 09:00

Gen Z workers want to retire at 61, but 99% facing obstacles to saving for retirement: survey

While U.S. generation Z workers want to retire at age 61, 99 per cent of these employees say they’re facing obstacles to saving for a…

  • By: Staff
  • October 19, 2023 October 18, 2023
  • 09:00

Iversoft appointing Steph Barlow as chief people officer

Iversoft is appointing Steph Barlow to the role of chief people officer. Barlow joined the Ottawa-based organization in 2017 as people and culture specialist and…

  • By: Staff
  • October 18, 2023 October 18, 2023
  • 15:00

How employers can support ergonomics, reduce chronic pain amid return to office

Employers can support ergonomics by maintaining a proper workstation, providing education and offering proper paramedical coverage, says Dr. Crystal Draper, senior manager of professional practice…

  • By: Sadie Janes
  • October 17, 2023 October 16, 2023
  • 09:00

JPMorgan Chase expanding talent pool through neuroinclusion strategy

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is targeting untapped talent through its neuroinclusion strategy, says Nyamusi Lee, the company’s executive director of neuroinclusion strategies. “Long-term growth and…

Employers that invest in mental-health care reporting reduced claims, absenteeism: report

For every dollar invested in integrated mental-health coverage and care, $1.50 is returned through lower mental-health claims by year two, even before accounting for the…

  • By: Staff
  • April 8, 2026 April 9, 2026
  • 15:00

Only 22% of global employees agree their job is secure: survey

Just a fifth (22 per cent) of global employees strongly agree their job is safe from elimination, according to a new survey by ADP Inc.…

  • By: Staff
  • April 7, 2026 April 6, 2026
  • 09:00

Harassment case highlights employers’ legal risks, obligations in handling workplace complaints: lawyer

A high-profile harassment complaint involving a former Canadian Broadcasting Corp. anchor is a reminder for Canadian employers of the legal risks tied to mishandling workplace…

61% of employers lack communication strategy for workplace change: report

A majority of employers still don’t have a formal strategy for communicating workplace change, despite identifying it as their most urgent internal communications need, according…

  • By: Staff
  • March 16, 2026 March 13, 2026
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Black talent is growing — but leadership representation isn’t: expert

Despite years of corporate commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion, Black Canadians continue to be under-represented in senior leadership roles. A 2025 report by Statistics…

  • By: Sonya Singh
  • February 18, 2026 February 17, 2026
  • 09:00

How do OECD remote-working guidelines impact Canadian employers?

The Organisation of Economic Co-operation and Development has introduced new guidelines for determining whether a remote employee’s home office amounts to a permanent establishment that…

How employers can navigate U.S. tariff complications to retain talent

As Canadian employers continue to experience economic strain from U.S. tariffs, it’s important for human resources professionals to focus on communication and creative strategies to…

B.C. court rules employer not entitled to dictate terms of share repurchases under stock option plan

The British Columbia Supreme Court has ruled employers don’t necessarily have an unfettered right to dictate the terms of a repurchase of shares held by…