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46% of Canadian employees feel very happy at work: survey

Nearly half (46 per cent) of Canadian employees say they’re very happy with their current role and responsibilities at work, according to a new survey…

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  • March 29, 2023 March 29, 2023
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Four-day workweek promotes gender equity at home, workplace: expert

A four-day workweek promotes gender equity in the workplace and enables male employees to help their partners with household duties, says Grace Tallon, director of…

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Federal appeals court blocks Biden’s coronavirus vaccine mandate for U.S. government workers

President Joe Biden’s order that federal employees in the U.S. get vaccinated against the coronavirus has been blocked by a federal appeals court. The 5th U.S.…

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RBC employees returning to office 3-4 days a week

The Royal Bank of Canada is asking its employees to return to the office three or four days per week, effective May 1. In an…

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  • March 27, 2023 March 27, 2023
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Gesco, Unifor agreement includes retirement, paid leave gains

The union representing employees at Ontario-based flooring company Gesco Ltd. Partnership has ratified a three-year collective agreement that includes retirement and paid leave gains. The…

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  • March 27, 2023 March 24, 2023
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Pay transparency legislation spreading across U.S.

U.S. employers are increasingly posting salary ranges for job openings, even in states where it’s not required by law, according to analysts with several major…

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

An article on how British Columbia’s incoming pay transparency legislation could impact employers was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the last week. Here are…

  • By: Staff
  • March 24, 2023 March 23, 2023
  • 09:00
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HR leaders prioritizing employee mental health but lack access to resources

While nearly two-thirds (61 per cent) of Canadian human resources leaders say employee mental health is an important challenge to manage this year, 48 per…

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Just 61% of U.S. workers satisfied with their employer-sponsored benefits: survey

Although a majority (83 per cent) of U.S. employers say their employees are satisfied with their current benefits offerings, fewer than two-thirds (61 per cent)…

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  • March 24, 2023 March 23, 2023
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Employers can’t rely on original termination clauses when employee responsibilities increase: court

The Ontario Court of Appeal has ruled that employers can’t rely on termination clauses when employees’ duties have escalated significantly after they signed their original…

62% of Canadian employers say they aren’t making changes to benefits in 2023: survey

Nearly two-thirds (62 per cent) of Canadian employers say they aren’t making changes to their benefits plans in 2023, according to a new survey by…

  • By: Staff
  • March 23, 2023 March 22, 2023
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Canadian employers expanding fertility benefits to include egg freezing

Tonya Johnson, age 39, is single, happy and freezing her eggs to buy a little more time before she starts a family. The procedure is costly —…

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Employers prioritizing workplace culture, DEI in communications strategies: survey

While three-quarters (74 per cent) of global employers say the purpose of their internal communications strategy is to shape workplace culture and create a sense…

40% of women say they aren’t satisfied with employer’s benefits plan: survey

While more than half (57 per cent) of Canadian women agree that International Women’s Day initiatives can have a meaningful impact in the workplace, 64…

  • By: Staff
  • March 5, 2026 March 5, 2026
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London Drugs supporting employee, manager mental health through apps, training

London Drugs is supporting employee well-being through several mental-health training programs. Through a mobile app, the pharmacy chain offers employees group and individual learning sessions…

Alberta legislation allowing access to private health services through employer-sponsored benefits plans

Alberta’s recently-passed Bill 11 allows employers to offer employees access to private health services through their benefits plans and protects older employees from losing employer-sponsored…

  • By: Sadie Janes
  • February 27, 2026 February 26, 2026
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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…

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

An article on the impact of a discrimination lawsuit against a bureau of the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. was the most-read article on BenefitsCanada.com this past…

  • By: Staff
  • February 27, 2026 February 26, 2026
  • 09:00

Discrimination lawsuit underscores reputational, accommodation risks for employers: expert

A lawsuit against the Canadian Broadcasting Corp.’s Yellowknife bureau is serving as a broader wake-up call for employers navigating workplace culture, psychological safety and reputational…

  • By: Sonya Singh
  • February 24, 2026 February 26, 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
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‘Ghost jobs’ fuelling frustration among Canadian job seekers: survey

More than half (56 per cent) of Canadian job seekers believe they’ve applied for a ‘ghost job’ — a posting for a role that an…

  • By: Staff
  • February 3, 2026 February 2, 2026
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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
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