How to build an employee resource group
Employee resource groups have been a part of many organizations for several years, are usually created and operated by employees and evolve and grow over…
- By: Moira Potter
- June 23, 2023 June 21, 2023
- 08:53
Top Stories in Human resources
Back to basics on menopause support
It has been called “the change.” Menopause. That time, occurring roughly between the ages of 45 and 55, when a female’s reproductive life ends and…
- By: Brooke Smith
- June 23, 2023 June 21, 2023
- 08:52
Q&A with LCBO’s Lilian Riad-Allen
The crown corporation’s senior director of workplace health, safety and wellness discusses leaning into prevention, mental-health leadership training and reconnecting with nature. Q: What new…
- By: Sadie Janes
- June 23, 2023 June 21, 2023
- 08:50
45% of U.S. employees have higher expectations of employer’s mental-health resources in 2023: survey
Nearly half (45 per cent) of U.S. employees have higher expectations for their employer’s level of workplace mental-health support in 2023 compared to last year,…
- By: Staff
- June 22, 2023 June 21, 2023
- 09:00
Survey finds gender pay gap narrowing in Canada
The gender pay gap is narrowing in Canada, with women earning roughly 21 per cent less than men in 2022, compared to 24 per cent…
- By: Staff
- June 21, 2023 June 21, 2023
- 15:00
U of T supporting employee well-being with enhanced gender affirmation coverage
The University of Toronto is supporting employee well-being with enhanced gender affirmation coverage. Heather Boon, acting vice-president of people strategy, equity and culture at U…
- By: Sadie Janes
- June 21, 2023 June 22, 2023
- 09:00
90% of employers say employees with flexible work arrangements are productive
A majority (90 per cent) of employers say employees with flexible work arrangements are productive, with more than a third (37 per cent) saying their…
- By: Staff
- June 20, 2023 June 19, 2023
- 09:00
PwC Canada promoting inclusive work environment with three new employee resource groups
PricewaterhouseCoopers Canada is continuing to foster an inclusive work environment and sense of belonging with the addition of three new employee resource groups. The new…
- By: Sadie Janes
- June 20, 2023 June 19, 2023
- 09:00
How employers can support LGBTQ2S+ employees’ mental well-being amid challenging times
For LGBTQ2S+ employees and allies, the current news stream is particularly bleak. In recent months, at least 20 U.S. states have enacted laws restricting or…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- June 19, 2023 June 16, 2023
- 09:00
Younger U.S. workers seeking paid time off, flexible work in job search: survey
Two-thirds (65 per cent) of younger U.S. workers say paid time off is the No. 1 employer benefit that influences their job search, followed by…
- By: Staff
- June 16, 2023 June 16, 2023
- 15:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on Saskatchewan’s Public Employees Benefits Agency transition to a not-for-profit corporation was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the last week. Here are…
- By: Staff
- June 16, 2023 June 15, 2023
- 09:00
U.S. employers increasing family, caregiver benefits: survey
U.S. employers are increasing their family and caregiving benefits in 2023, according to a new survey by the Society for Human Resource Management. The survey,…
- By: Staff
- June 16, 2023 June 15, 2023
- 09:00
Deadline extended for the 2023 Workplace Benefits Awards
Benefits Canada is extending the deadline for entering the 2023 Workplace Benefits Awards to Friday, July 7 at 5 p.m. EST. The original industry awards program has been…
- By: Staff
- June 16, 2023 June 15, 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…
- By: Sadie Janes
- April 10, 2026 April 9, 2026
- 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…
- By: Sonya Singh
- April 9, 2026 April 8, 2026
- 09:00
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
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…
- By: Sonya Singh
- March 31, 2026 March 27, 2026
- 09:00
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
- 09:00
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…
- By: Julius Melnitzer
- March 25, 2026 March 24, 2026
- 09:00
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…
- By: Sadie Janes
- March 17, 2026 March 13, 2026
- 09:00
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…
- By: Julius Melnitzer
- March 3, 2026 March 4, 2026
- 09:00