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Nearly half of Canadian employers have a negative hiring outlook for remainder of 2025: survey

Almost half (46 per cent) of Canadian employers say they have a negative hiring outlook for the rest of 2025 — up from 38 per…

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  • July 30, 2025 July 30, 2025
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Employers embracing pay transparency building trust with employees, improving talent management: expert

While legal requirements around pay transparency vary across different jurisdictions, employers that offer context around pay decisions can build trust with employees by providing clearer…

Education benefits, tuition assistance prove life-changing for some employees

After five years of working long nights as a truck driver, Julius Mosley wanted a change. He found driving unfulfilling, and his teenage son needed…

Community Foundation of PEI tapping Vestcor as investment manager

The Community Foundation of Prince Edward Island is selecting Vestcor Inc. as its investment manager. The CFPEI, which was first incorporated in 1993, oversees more…

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  • July 29, 2025 July 28, 2025
  • 11:00

Employees in hybrid work arrangements reporting better health, taking fewer sick days: survey

More than two-fifths (44 per cent) of Canadian employees in a hybrid working arrangement say they’re taking fewer sick days, according to a new survey…

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  • July 29, 2025 July 28, 2025
  • 09:00
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Just 65% of U.S. employees believe their retirement is on track: survey

Just 65 per cent of U.S. employees believe they’re on track to retire at their desired age, according to a new survey by Voya Financial…

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  • July 25, 2025 July 25, 2025
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TD requiring office-based employees to work onsite four days per week

TD Bank Group says it’s moving to require employees be in the office four days a week. Staff at the associate vice-president level and above will…

CPPIB selling 49% stake in India asset for $871M, Caisse investing up to $3.2 billion in U.K. nuclear power station

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is selling its 49 per cent stake in Island Star Mall Developers Private Ltd. to Phoenix Mills Ltd. and…

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  • July 25, 2025 July 28, 2025
  • 15:00

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

An article on how employers can ensure their benefits offerings are used and understood by employees was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week.…

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  • July 25, 2025 July 23, 2025
  • 09:00

What employers can do about reverse seasonal depression at work

Although seasonal affective disorder is typically linked to the dark days of winter, summer can also bring its own mental-health challenges, including a lesser-known variant…

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Uncertain market conditions pushing institutional investors to fixed income, international equities: expert

A world of increased uncertainty over fiscal situations is leading to a market more conducive to fixed income and international equities, says Indrani De, head…

OMERS’ head of ventures leaving amid increased focus on Canadian markets

Michael Yang has left his role as managing partner and head of ventures at the Ontario Municipal Employees’ Retirement System. The departure comes at a…

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  • July 24, 2025 July 24, 2025
  • 11:00
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Survey finds 51% of large U.S.-based employers shifting benefits costs to employees

Half (51 per cent) of U.S. employers with 500 or more employees say they’re likely or very likely to make plan design changes in 2026…

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  • July 23, 2025 July 23, 2025
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Global pension assets reach US$61.5 trillion in 2024: report

Pension assets grew to US$61.5 trillion by the end of 2024, with a nominal growth rate of 8.5 per cent since the end of 2023,…

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  • July 23, 2025 July 23, 2025
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Employers downplaying DEI sending wrong message to employees: expert

While some employers may be tempted to downplay or disguise their diversity, equity and inclusion programs amid the current DEI backlash, these moves can send…

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U.S. employees believe they’ll need $1.28M to retire: survey

Nearly half (48 per cent) of U.S. employees say they expect to retire with less than US$500,000 even though they believe they’ll need $1.28 million,…

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  • July 22, 2025 July 22, 2025
  • 15:00

77% of millennials reporting burnout symptoms: survey

Burnout is widespread among U.S. workers, with nearly seven in 10 reporting at least one symptom, according to a new survey by Seramount Inc. The…

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  • July 22, 2025 July 21, 2025
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What employers can learn from that ‘kiss cam’ viral moment

A viral video of a technology company’s chief executive officer and chief people officer appearing together on a stadium ‘kiss cam’ has renewed employer focus…

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Six in 10 workers feel anxious when taking paid time off: survey

More than half (59 per cent) of U.S. workers say they feel some form of anxiety when it comes to taking time off, according to…

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  • July 18, 2025 July 18, 2025
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Oxford Properties breaking ground in Scarborough rental project, Caisse investing US$200M in infrastructure firm

The global real estate arm of the Ontario Municipal Employees’ Retirement System is breaking ground in a purpose-built rental project located in Scarborough, Ont. As…

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  • July 18, 2025 July 17, 2025
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People managers leaving role due to lack of fulfilment, mental-health issues: survey

Canadian people managers who have left or are planning to leave their role say factors such as lack of fulfilment or advancement (49 per cent),…

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

An article on the legal considerations for employers when terminating remote workers was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top…

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  • July 18, 2025 July 17, 2025
  • 09:00

CDA seeking feedback on national bulk purchasing strategy for prescription drugs

Canada’s Drug Agency is seeking feedback on a national bulk purchasing strategy for prescription drugs and related products. Under the federal Pharmacare Act, the CDA…

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  • July 17, 2025 July 17, 2025
  • 15:00
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PSSP reporting 7.03% investment return during latest fiscal year, pension surplus reaching $525M

The Public Service Superannuation Plan is reporting a one-year investment return of 7.03 per cent, which pushed its net investment income to $562 million during…

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  • July 17, 2025 July 16, 2025
  • 11:00

HOOPP appointing Linda Halley as chief risk officer

The Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan is appointing Linda Halley as chief risk officer. Halley has been at the HOOPP for 24 years with different…

  • By: Staff
  • July 17, 2025 July 17, 2025
  • 11:00