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

An article on how Scotiabank is aligning its benefits offerings across global markets was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the last week. Here are…

  • By: Staff
  • July 7, 2023 July 6, 2023
  • 09:00
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41% of U.S. workers believe future generations of retirees will be worse off: survey

Two-fifths (41 per cent) of U.S. employees say future generations of retirees will be worse off than those currently in retirement, according to a new…

  • By: Staff
  • July 7, 2023 July 6, 2023
  • 09:00
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Expert panel: How portable benefits can support inclusivity among gig workers

The concept of employee benefits was established on a foundation built decades ago, when employees worked full time and long term with one employer. Those…

74% of U.S. employers planning to consolidate health benefits offerings: survey

Three-quarters (74 per cent) of U.S. employers say they plan to consolidate their health benefits within the next year, according to a new survey by Summus…

  • By: Staff
  • July 5, 2023 July 5, 2023
  • 15:00
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Scotiabank supporting employee well-being by aligning benefits offerings across global markets

Scotiabank is supporting employee well-being and workplace inclusivity by aligning benefits offerings across its global markets. Employees in the majority of countries where Scotiabank operates…

Coverage of the 2023 Benefits & Pension Summit

The annual Benefits & Pension Summit, which was hosted virtually on June 1, is the only Benefits Canada event that brings together health benefits and capital accumulation…

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2023 BPS coverage: TD Bank’s culture of care driving benefits plan enhancements

TD Bank Group credits its culture of care for the recent enhancements to its benefits plan. “We place a great amount of emphasis and focus…

2023 BPS coverage: Millennials expect more from employers, group benefits plans

Since 2016, millennials have made up a larger share of the working population than baby boomers — and today, one in three Canadians of working…

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

An article on Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada’s gender affirmation coverage was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the last week. Here are the five most popular…

  • By: Staff
  • June 30, 2023 June 29, 2023
  • 09:00

KPMG in Canada supporting workplace DEI with leadership diversity targets, support for new Canadians

KPMG in Canada is aiming to achieve leadership representation of 33 per cent women and 26 per cent Black, Indigenous and people of colour by…

Employees finding compensation, benefits, career advancement opportunities less satisfying: survey

Employees are finding their compensation, benefits and options for career advancement are less satisfying, according to a new survey by ADP Canada. The survey, which…

  • By: Staff
  • June 29, 2023 June 28, 2023
  • 09:00

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada providing employees, dependants with $10K in gender affirmation coverage

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Inc. is providing employees and their dependants with $10,000 in lifetime gender affirmation coverage. The additional coverage complements existing benefits that…

Fewer U.S. employees working from home in 2022: report

Roughly a third (34 per cent) of U.S. employees say they worked from home at least part of the week in 2022, down from 2021…

  • By: Staff
  • June 28, 2023 June 28, 2023
  • 09:00

What employers should consider before implementing a return-to-office mandate

Before bringing employees back to the office, it’s important for employers to clearly communicate their expectations, support employee well-being and ensure there’s adequate space for…

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
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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…