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Editorial: Sometimes it takes a whole village

It’s OK to ask for help is a lesson I’m learning very gradually. While I do lean heavily on my immediate family, particularly my parents,…

Canadian target-benefit plan sponsors can ensure stronger outcomes by balancing benefit stability, intergenerational equity: expert

Amid economic volatility, Canadian target-benefit plan sponsors can ensure strong outcomes for members by balancing pension benefit stability and intergenerational equity, says George Ma, a…

Head to head: Should employers be encouraging plan members to use up their benefits by the end of the year?

One expert encourages employers to avoid a ‘use it or lose it’ approach, while another emphasizes the value of encouraging benefits usage as an attraction…

How Kraft Heinz Canada is including men in the family benefits conversation

Kraft Heinz Canada is reimagining family benefits to reflect a broader, more inclusive definition of caregiving and employee well-being. The company is reframing these benefits…

Staying resilient in the face of increased volatility at the Co-operators

Peter Shaker’s job requires him to stay connected with the financial world, its economic movement and any developing investment trends — mainly, what’s making people…

Back to basics on total rewards statements

While many people know the reward of a hard day’s work goes well beyond a salary, an increasing number of employees don’t understand the real…

Q&A with SE Health’s Matt Snyder

The organization’s chief human resources officer discusses innovative caregiver support, early wage access and how SE Health is tackling workforce housing concerns. Q: What new…

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Average Canadian DB plan achieves 1.6% investment return in Q2 2025: report

The average Canadian defined benefit pension plan posted a 1.6 per cent return during the second quarter of 2025, an increase from the 1.1 per…

  • By: Staff
  • July 31, 2025 July 30, 2025
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Supreme Court could determine how employee termination impacts profit-sharing agreements

In a recent case, the Supreme Court of Canada is being asked to consider a question that has long divided courts and vexed employers: are…

IFRS creating corporate examples of effective climate disclosure

A global accounting standards organization is releasing a new reporting model for corporations looking to add climate-related consideration disclosures. The International Financial Reporting Standards Foundation…

  • By: Staff
  • July 30, 2025 July 30, 2025
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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…

  • By: Staff
  • July 30, 2025 July 30, 2025
  • 15:00
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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…

  • By: Staff
  • 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…

  • By: Staff
  • July 25, 2025 July 25, 2025
  • 15:00
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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…

  • By: Staff
  • 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.…

  • By: Staff
  • July 25, 2025 July 23, 2025
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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…

  • By: Staff
  • 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…

  • By: Staff
  • July 23, 2025 July 23, 2025
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