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Gen Z reports worsened communication skills due to remote working, learning: survey

A quarter (24 per cent) of Canadian generation Z workers say their verbal skills have worsened due to virtual learning or working during the coronavirus…

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  • May 21, 2024 May 17, 2024
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Caisse invests up to €300 million in European data centre operator, CPPIB sells Amitra Capital

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is among a group of investors providing up to €750 million in financing to Vantage Data Centers.…

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  • May 17, 2024 May 17, 2024
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CGI Group promoting mental-health support through compassion tool, employee recognition

CGI Group Inc. is promoting Mental Health Awareness Month for employees through multiple initiatives, including an event to share experiences and a new ‘leading with…

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

An article on the value that deferred profit-sharing plans can offer to small- and medium-sized employers was the most-read article on Benefits Canada.com this week.…

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  • May 17, 2024 May 16, 2024
  • 09:00

CAP member outcomes increasing in Q1 2024: report

Capital accumulation plan members saw a slight uptick in their plan outcome in the first quarter of 2024, as annuity rates rebounded to levels comparable…

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  • May 16, 2024 May 16, 2024
  • 15:00

Funding limitations in private markets push co-investment deals: report

Amid a challenging private market fundraising landscape, the flow of co-investment deals increased dramatically in 2023, according to a report by alternative investment management and…

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  • May 16, 2024 May 15, 2024
  • 11:00

Reliance on premium technology stocks limiting diversification for institutional investors: expert

Institutional investors are limiting portfolio diversification through overexposure to a selected group of U.S. technology stocks, says Alec Murray, senior vice-president and head of equity…

Association of Professors of the University of Ottawa, Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations joining UPP

The Association of Professors of the University of Ottawa and the Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations are joining the University Pension Plan, as of April…

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  • May 16, 2024 May 16, 2024
  • 09:00
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Saskatchewan arbitrator sides with Canadian Blood Services in pension contributions case

A Saskatchewan arbitrator has ruled that Canadian Blood Services doesn’t owe an employee eight years of retroactive pension contributions because it took the proper steps…

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BCI sells $1 billion worth of private equity holdings to investment firm

The British Columbia Investment Management Corp. is selling more than US$1 billion worth of private equity funds to Ardian, a France-based independent private equity investment…

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  • May 15, 2024 May 15, 2024
  • 15:00
Fidelity Canada touts preventative, life-sustaining benefits plans

77% of U.K. employees with cancer say their benefits didn’t meet their needs: survey

More than three-quarters (77 per cent) of U.K. employees say their employee benefits didn’t meet their needs during their cancer journey, according to a new survey…

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  • May 15, 2024 May 14, 2024
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Flexible working, work-life balance can impact workers’ well-being, quality of life: report

Working time and work-life balance are key dimensions of an employer’s culture that can impact workers’ health, well-being and quality of life, according to a…

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  • May 14, 2024 May 14, 2024
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CPPIB wants to grow credit investments to $115BN by 2029: report

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board plans to nearly double the size of its credit holdings over the next five years, according to reporting by…

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  • May 14, 2024 May 13, 2024
  • 09:00

72% of Canadian workers prioritizing mental health: survey

Nearly three-quarters (72 per cent) of Canadian employees said taking care of their mental health is more of a priority, up from 68 per cent…

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  • May 13, 2024 January 1, 2025
  • 15:00
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Sounding Board: How DPSPs can support SMEs’ retirement, talent management goals

Canadian companies, especially small- and medium-sized employers, are facing unprecedented challenges in attracting and retaining skilled and motivated talent. According to a recent survey by…

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Canadian employers offering average 3.2% merit increase in Q1 2024: survey

While merit increases offered by Canadian employers remain above inflation and are still higher than pre-coronavirus pandemic times, they’re continuing to trend downward in the…

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  • May 13, 2024 May 10, 2024
  • 09:00

Martin Brower, Unifor agreement includes pension, benefits gains

Warehouse workers and transportation drivers employed by Martin Brower in Ontario have ratified a three-year collective agreement that includes pension and benefits gains. The workers,…

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  • May 10, 2024 May 10, 2024
  • 15:00

How employers can help mothers maintain a healthy work-life balance

To help working mothers with the sometimes overwhelming task of maintaining a work-life balance, employers can invest in inclusive, flexible policies and provide support when…

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

An article on the federal government’s financial sanctions against the Canada Life Assurance Co. following delayed benefits access for public employees was the most-read article…

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  • May 10, 2024 May 10, 2024
  • 09:00

Editorial: What a difference four years makes

Four years ago, as the coronavirus pandemic entered its third month, I unknowingly — and unwittingly — took my first steps towards a new chapter…

U.S. employees feeling confident about retirement savings: survey

While a majority of U.S. employees say they’re very confident (39 per cent) or confident (29 per cent) they’re doing a good job preparing for…

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  • May 10, 2024 May 8, 2024
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Head to head: Should employers implement location-based pay for remote workers?

A consultant says location is one of many factors determining pay, while a human resources specialist argues it shouldn’t be a consideration. Cissy Pau, principal…

A deep dive into health-care navigation guides

With employees often struggling to find benefits offerings related to mental-health support or chronic conditions, demand for health-care system navigation services has increased significantly in…

2024 Top 40 Money Managers Report: How pension plan sponsors are using the latest technology to maintain cybersecurity

In the fight against cybercriminals, institutional investors and other financial organizations are managing cybersecurity just as seriously as any other type of business risk, with…