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

An article announcing the winners of Benefits Canada‘s 2024 Workplace Benefits Awards was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week.

Here are the top five human resources, benefits, pension and investment stories of the last week:

1. Who are the winners of the 2024 Workplace Benefits Awards?

2. OMERS launching new resources guide to support members’ retirement security

3. Canada’s retirement system ranks No. 17 out of 48 countries, has room for improvement: report

4. Peel Region enhancing communication strategy with online employee service centre

5. Colliers lands award win for individualized, interventional approach to absence management

Desjardins Insurance appoints Amy Ferguson to lead new unified Business Development Division

Desjardins Insurance is proud to announce the creation of a new division that brings together business development divisions for both Group Benefits and Group Retirement...

July 9, 2025 July 2, 2025
09:00

GreenShield appoints Kushal Munir as Executive Vice President, Head of IT

GreenShield, Canada’s only national non-profit health and benefits company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kushal Munir as Executive Vice President, Head of IT....

July 2, 2025 June 27, 2025
09:00

How Metrolinx is prioritizing resources and support for women in the workplace

At Metrolinx, diversity, equity and inclusion are more than just initiatives, they’re woven into the fabric of how the Ontario transportation agency operates. “We know...

By: Jennifer Paterson
June 27, 2025 June 26, 2025
08:58

A closer look at the Nordic countries’ approach to sustainable investing

It’s a generally recognized fact that institutional investors in the Nordic region pioneered the approach to sustainable investing, including incorporating environmental, social and governance factors....

By: Jennifer Paterson
June 27, 2025 June 26, 2025
08:57

Today's top stories

Caisse allocating $200M in Boralex financing deal, BCI investing in inaugural bond issuances from B.C. First Nations group

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is investing $200 million in Boralex as part of a financing deal completed alongside Fondaction. The investment...

By: Staff
July 11, 2025 July 11, 2025
14:00

Employers can support caregivers with enhanced benefits, inclusive conversations: experts

Employers can provide better support to female employees with caregiving responsibilities by adjusting their benefits strategy and including men in the conversation, says Sarah Kaplan,...

By: Sonya Singh
July 11, 2025 July 10, 2025
09:00

PSPP returns 14.8% in 2024, net assets grow to $21BN

Alberta’s Public Service Pension Plan is reporting a 14.8 per cent investment return in 2024, pushing its assets under management to $21 billion as at...

By: Staff
July 9, 2025 July 8, 2025
15:00

25% of divorced, widowed women have less than one month of retirement savings: survey

Nearly one in four divorced, separated or widowed U.S. women have less than one month’s worth of retirement savings, compared to fewer than one in...

By: Staff
July 10, 2025 July 10, 2025
15:00