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PepsiCo expanding U.S. returnship program for female employees

PepsiCo Beverages North America is expanding its U.S. returnship program for women who have taken time off work for caregiving. The program offers 16-week internships…

  • By: Staff
  • January 27, 2023 January 26, 2023
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69% of employees say manager impacts mental health as much as spouse or partner: survey

More than two-thirds (69 per cent) of employees say their manager impacts their mental health as much as their spouse or partner, according to a…

  • By: Staff
  • January 27, 2023 January 26, 2023
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on how British Columbia’s amended definition of provision for adverse deviation will impact the province’s target-benefit pension plans was the most-read story on…

  • By: Staff
  • January 27, 2023 January 26, 2023
  • 09:00

New pension plan design offers U.S. public workers retirement benefits, regardless of length of service

A new retirement plan design could allow more public employees in the U.S. to accrue retirement benefits regardless of their length of service, according to…

  • By: Staff
  • January 25, 2023 January 25, 2023
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64% of U.S. employers increasing investments in employee wellness: survey

Nearly two-thirds (64 per cent) of U.S. employers are planning to increase their spend on employee wellness programs, according to a new survey by Wellable.…

  • By: Staff
  • January 25, 2023 January 24, 2023
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Bell Let’s Talk Day: More mental-health support needed in the workplace

Bell Canada is marking its annual Let’s Talk Day with a call-to-action for increased mental-health support within communities and workplaces. “This year’s campaign has taken…

  • By: Sadie Janes
  • January 25, 2023 January 24, 2023
  • 09:00
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Survey finds four-day workweek gaining mainstream momentum with Canadian employers

A four-day workweek may be gaining mainstream momentum in corporate Canada as workplaces continue to fine tune schedules and working conditions, suggests new research. A…

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Ontario Teachers’ focusing on board diversity in proxy voting guidelines

The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan is setting higher expectations for increased participation of women in board roles at large-cap companies in 2023. The pension fund’s…

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  • January 24, 2023 January 24, 2023
  • 09:00

80% of frontline workers who feel supported by manager plan to stay in current role: survey

The majority (80 per cent) of frontline employees who say they feel supported and understood by their manager plan to stay in their current role,…

  • By: Staff
  • January 23, 2023 January 23, 2023
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BNP Paribas expanding talent pool by hiring, supporting neurodiverse employees

BNP Paribas in Canada is expanding its talent pool by recruiting neurodiverse employees through a new talent attraction program. Sonja Volpe, chief executive officer at…

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Domtar, Unifor agreements include pension, benefits gains

The union representing 450 employees at Domtar Corp. in Dryden, Ont. has ratified three collective agreements that include benefits and pension gains. The agreements include…

  • By: Sadie Janes
  • January 20, 2023 January 20, 2023
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on how employers can use ‘Blue Monday’ as an opportunity to discuss mental health was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the last…

  • By: Staff
  • January 20, 2023 January 19, 2023
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Employees who feel they don’t belong at work more likely to quit: survey

Employees who feel like they don’t belong at their workplace are 59 per cent more likely to consider quitting their job due to mental-health concerns,…

  • By: Staff
  • January 19, 2023 January 18, 2023
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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
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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…