Just 39% of women earn $55K or more compared to 67% of men: survey
Two-thirds (67 per cent) of North American men say they earn $55,000 or more, compared to just 39 per cent of women, according to a…
- By: Staff
- June 7, 2023 June 6, 2023
- 09:00
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Half of U.S. workers say rising costs, financial crises impacting retirement savings: survey
Roughly half of U.S. employees say rising costs (49 per cent) and recent financial crises (46 per cent) have caused them to reduce or stop…
- By: Staff
- June 6, 2023 June 6, 2023
- 15:00
Caisse appointing Yana Watson Kakar as head of Americas
The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is appointing Yana Watson Kakar as managing director and head of Americas. In the new role, she’ll be…
- By: Staff
- June 6, 2023 June 5, 2023
- 09:00
Survey finds 50% of employees can’t completely disconnect from work while on vacation
Just half (50 per cent) of employees say they’re able to completely disconnect from work while on vacation, according to a new survey by the Harris…
- By: Staff
- June 6, 2023 June 6, 2023
- 09:00
Expert panel: Seven important questions as pandemic moves into endemic phase
In three short years, the relationship between Canadian employers and employees has changed dramatically as a result of the coronavirus pandemic’s impact on health, finances…
- By: Kim Siddall
- June 6, 2023 June 5, 2023
- 09:00
36% of Canadian employees feel more burned out than a year ago: survey
More than a third (36 per cent) of Canadian employees say they feel more burned out than a year ago, according to a new survey…
- By: Staff
- June 5, 2023 June 5, 2023
- 15:00
More than 20 U.K. pension organizations forming coalition to tackle pension inequalities
More than 20 U.K. pension organizations are forming an industry coalition to tackle pension inequalities. The Pensions Equity Group aims to increase the number of people…
- By: Staff
- June 5, 2023 June 5, 2023
- 09:00
Just 14% of U.S. women say employer recognizes need for menopause benefits: survey
While half (51 per cent) of peri- and post-menopausal U.S. women say menopause has negatively impacted their work life, just 14 per cent believe their…
- By: Staff
- June 2, 2023 June 2, 2023
- 15:00
Colliers focusing on gender diversity, ERGs to attract talent
Colliers North America is building a diverse workforce by promoting gender diversity and using feedback from its employee resource groups, says Muriel Thompson, the organization’s…
- By: Sadie Janes
- June 2, 2023 June 2, 2023
- 09:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on Amazon Canada’s ‘Dogs at Work’ program was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the last week. Here are the five most popular news…
- By: Staff
- June 2, 2023 June 1, 2023
- 09:00
Franklin Templeton to acquire Putnam Investments
Franklin Templeton is entering into a definitive agreement to acquire Putnam Investments from Great-West Lifeco Inc. for about US$925 million. As part of the agreement,…
- By: Staff
- June 1, 2023 June 1, 2023
- 15:00
CPPIB’s annual report greenwashing investment strategies, says watchdog
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board’s latest annual report greenwashes its investment strategies, according to Shift Action for Pension Wealth and Planet Health. “[A close…
- June 1, 2023 May 31, 2023
- 12:30
OMERS backing oncology network, Caisse and Bâtirente supporting ESG investment fund
The Ontario Municipal Employees’ Retirement System’s private equity arm is backing the series B investment round for a U.S. medical company specializing in surgical and cancer…
- By: Staff
- June 1, 2023 May 31, 2023
- 12:30
Why are individual pension plans poorly understood by the pension sector?
While individual pension plans have been around since 1991, they aren’t being widely used by the people they’re designed to help and remain poorly understood…
- By: Gideon Scanlon
- June 1, 2023 June 2, 2023
- 12:30
Ottawa Community Housing Corp.’s 2022 Workplace Benefits Awards win increasing employee awareness of well-being resources
The Ottawa Community Housing Corp. is continuing to see employee engagement in its health and wellness programs following its win in Benefits Canada’s 2022 Workplace Benefits…
- By: Lauren Bailey
- June 1, 2023 June 1, 2023
- 09:00
Just 13% of employees exercising to improve mental health: survey
While the majority (81 per cent) of Canadian employees say physical activity has a positive effect on their mental health, just 13 per cent say…
- By: Staff
- June 1, 2023 May 31, 2023
- 09:00
AIMCo appointing Kevin Bong as chief investment strategist, head of Singapore
The Alberta Investment Management Corp. is appointing Kevin Bong as chief investment strategist and head of Singapore, effective Aug. 14. In the new role, he’ll…
- By: Staff
- May 31, 2023 May 31, 2023
- 15:00
Amazon expanding ‘Dogs at Work’ program to Canada, easing employees’ return to workplace
When Amazon Inc. employees in Toronto and Vancouver head to the office, they’ll be able to bring their fur babies with them. The technology company’s…
- By: Lauren Bailey
- May 31, 2023 May 30, 2023
- 09:00
93% of U.S. employees experiencing stress, mainly due to finances: survey
A vast majority (93 per cent) of U.S. employees say they’re feeling stressed, with many citing finances as one source (84 per cent) or the…
- By: Staff
- May 31, 2023 May 30, 2023
- 09:00
Survey finds 44% of Canadian employees reporting satisfaction with current role, responsibilities
More than two-fifths (44 per cent) of Canadian employees say they’re satisfied with their current role and responsibilities, according to a new survey by ADP…
- By: Staff
- May 31, 2023 May 30, 2023
- 09:00
IMCO energy storage business secures U.K. credit facility, Caisse’s Indian warehouse network receives solar upgrade
A renewable energy company owned by the Investment Management Corp. of Ontario is securing a £175 million credit facility. Pulse Clean Energy, which was formerly…
- By: Staff
- May 30, 2023 May 30, 2023
- 12:30
Employers taking holistic approach to mental health as coronavirus pandemic wanes: expert
As the coronavirus pandemic switches to an endemic phase, employers are taking a more holistic approach to mental health to make sure everyone is well-equipped…
- By: Sadie Janes
- May 30, 2023 May 29, 2023
- 09:00
Canadian companies adopting ‘stay interviews’ as workers rethink careers, needs
When Tara Vanderloo’s employees are mulling leaving her enterprise software company, she wants to be one of the first people they tell — and to…
- By: Tara Deschamps, the Canadian Press
- May 30, 2023 May 29, 2023
- 09:00
CAAT appointing Karen Lockridge as director of responsible investing
The Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology pension plan is appointing Karen Lockridge as director of responsible investing. In the new role, she’ll be responsible…
- By: Staff
- May 29, 2023 May 29, 2023
- 15:00
ACPM urging Retraite Québec to increase flexibility in funding municipal, university DB pension plans
The Association of Canadian Pension Management is urging Retraite Québec to provide additional flexibility in the funding of municipal and university defined benefit pension plans. In…
- By: Staff
- May 29, 2023 May 29, 2023
- 09:00