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More than half of U.S. women don’t feel financially secure: survey

More than half of U.S. women say they aren’t financially secure, a percentage that increases to 77 per cent among low-income women, according to a…

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  • May 29, 2023 May 26, 2023
  • 09:00

Survey finds 39% of women considering quitting job due to stress, burnout

Two-fifths (39 per cent) of Canadian women say they’ve considered quitting their job due to stress or burnout, compared to 25 per cent of men,…

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  • May 26, 2023 May 26, 2023
  • 15:00
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Equitable Bank’s 2022 Workplace Benefits Awards’ win empowering employees to improve financial wellness

Equitable Bank’s 2022 Workplace Benefits Awards win is empowering employees to ask for more financial wellness benefits and to recognize the full range of resources…

76% of Canadians expect to work longer than their parents to retire comfortably: survey

Three-quarters (76 per cent) of Canadians say they’ll need to work longer than their parents to become financially secure in retirement, a percentage that increases…

  • By: Staff
  • May 26, 2023 May 26, 2023
  • 09:00

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

An article on American Express Canada’s onsite counselling service was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the last week. Here are the five most popular news…

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  • May 26, 2023 May 25, 2023
  • 09:00

BCI investing in financial services provider, building Brisbane apartment complex

The British Columbia Investment Management Corp. is acquiring a minority stake in a corporate consultant and fund administration provider. Zedra, which provides wealth, governance and…

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  • May 25, 2023 May 25, 2023
  • 12:30
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Cyber attack compromises U.K. pension plan members’ personal information

The largest administrator of private defined benefit and defined contribution pension plans in the U.K. is revealing details about a cyber attack that compromised the…

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  • May 25, 2023 May 25, 2023
  • 12:30

Ontario court overturns $249K judgment against employer that denied worker LTD benefits

The Ontario Court of Appeal has overturned a $248,931 judgment against an employer that denied long-term disability benefits to an employee, citing the trial judge’s…

CPPIB returns 1.3% in fiscal 2023, bracing for headwinds ahead

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is bracing for headwinds in the event of a recession, but says a wide range of investments makes it well-positioned for…

Survey finds a third of Canadian employees currently experiencing burnout

More than three-quarters (78 per cent) of Canadian employees say they’ve felt burnt out in their careers at some point and 35 per cent say…

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  • May 25, 2023 May 25, 2023
  • 09:00
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27% of U.S. workers reporting high levels of financial stress: report

More than a quarter (27 per cent) of U.S. workers say they have high or overwhelming levels of financial stress, up from 20 per cent…

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  • May 24, 2023 May 24, 2023
  • 15:00

Humi using ChatGPT to remove administrative burden from HR, recruitment processes

Artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT are becoming critical in helping human resources leaders balance the necessary administration in recruitment processes, says Andrea Bartlett, vice-president of…

Survey finds fewer than a quarter of Canadian employees describe their wellness as ‘very good’

Fewer than a quarter of Canadian employees describe their wellness as ‘very good,’ a score of nine or 10 out of 10, according to a…

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  • May 24, 2023 May 23, 2023
  • 09:00

U.S. DB pension plan assets rise 4.47% in Q1 2023

U.S. defined benefit pension plans posted net returns of 4.47 per cent in the first quarter of 2023, according to a report from Investment Metrics…

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  • May 23, 2023 May 23, 2023
  • 12:30
ESG influencing company strategy, increasing oil market vulnerability: reports

AIMCo acquiring stake in Calgary-based geothermal energy subsidiary

The Alberta Investment Management Corp. will receive a majority stake in a wholly owned subsidiary of an oil and gas development and production company in…

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  • May 23, 2023 May 23, 2023
  • 12:30

Amex Canada supporting employee well-being with onsite counselling, enhanced mental-health resources

American Express Canada is supporting employee well-being with onsite counselling and enhanced mental-health resources. Employees can register for free in-office counselling sessions with a registered…

Clyde & Co enhances global parental leave offering

Global law firm Clyde & Co is rolling out a globally-consistent parental leave offering that will be available to all employees and partners with at…

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  • May 23, 2023 May 19, 2023
  • 09:00

Grand River Transit, Unifor agreement includes benefits gains, bereavement leave

The union representing more than 700 employees at Grand River Transit in Waterloo, Ont. has ratified a three-year collective agreement that includes benefits gains. The…

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  • May 23, 2023 May 23, 2023
  • 09:00
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84% of U.S. employees happy at work, but burnout persists: survey

While the majority (84 per cent) of U.S. workers say they’re at least somewhat happy at work, nearly two-thirds (60 per cent) report some level…

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  • May 19, 2023 May 19, 2023
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Majority of millennial, gen Z workers more likely to stay with employers that provide benefits: survey

More than half of generation Z (56 per cent) and millennial employees (65 per cent) say their current benefits package makes them somewhat more likely to…

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  • May 19, 2023 May 18, 2023
  • 09:00

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

An article on how defined benefit pension plan sponsors can use a surplus was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the last week. Here are…

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  • May 19, 2023 May 26, 2023
  • 09:00

New federal initiative aiming to increase employment rate of persons with disabilities

A new, six-year initiative is focusing on building the capacity of employers and workplaces to recruit, hire, onboard, accommodate, train, mentor and promote persons with…

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  • May 19, 2023 May 18, 2023
  • 09:00

Employers can stave off ‘rage applying’ trend by focusing on employee well-being: experts

With many stressors weighing on employees amid the current economic climate, it’s important for employers to recognize the ‘rage applying’ trend is rooted in workplace…

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90% of employers maintaining investments in employee well-being: survey

Nearly all (90 per cent) global employers say they plan to maintain investments in employee well-being and a third (31 per cent) say they’re planning…

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  • May 18, 2023 May 17, 2023
  • 09:00

More U.S. employers offering fertility benefits, but care still out of reach for many workers

Jessica Tincopa may leave the photography business she spent 14 years building for one reason — to find coverage for fertility treatment. After six miscarriages, Tincopa and her husband started…