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Canada’s top 50 most socially responsible companies are…

Canada’s top 50 most socially responsible companies are…

The top 50 most socially responsible companies in Canada are getting ahead by putting communities, the environment and their employees at the top of their…

  • By: Staff
  • June 8, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:25
Social media not too popular among big U.S. institutional asset managers

Social media not too popular among big U.S. institutional asset managers

Only 49% of the 200 largest U.S. institutional asset managers are active on popular social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook. These are…

  • By: Staff
  • June 5, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:24
Canada gains 58,900 jobs in May

Canada gains 58,900 jobs in May

The country’s labour force received a boost of 58,900 net jobs last month thanks to a surge in private-sector work that more than offset April’s…

Global ETF assets surpass US$3 trillion

Global ETF assets surpass US$3 trillion

Assets invested in ETFs and ETPs across the globe have broken through the US$3-trillion milestone, finds ETFGI’s preliminary monthly global insight report. As of the…

  • By: Staff
  • June 5, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:41
Norway sovereign wealth fund to sell coal investments

Norway sovereign wealth fund to sell coal investments

Norway's Parliament has formally endorsed a move to exclude coal companies from the country's $900 billion oil fund because of their impact on climate change.

Employers underestimate the prevalence of chronic disease

Employers underestimate the prevalence of chronic disease

Plan sponsors miscalculate how many of their employees have chronic diseases, which suggests they may also underestimate these diseases’ impact over time.

Government employees still make more, say reports

Government employees still make more, say reports

Government workers have higher wages and benefits than their private sector counterparts, according to two reports.

  • By: Staff
  • June 4, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 12:31
Millennials are the biggest generation in the workforce

Millennials are the biggest generation in the workforce

The tipping point companies have fretted about for years is here: Millennials are now the largest cohort in the Canadian workforce.

  • By: Staff
  • June 4, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 12:12
Global employee engagement levels plateau

Global employee engagement levels plateau

While employee engagement levels have plateaued, employees’ overall work experience is deteriorating―particularly their perceptions about the resources and programs that enable them to grow and…

  • By: Staff
  • June 4, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:58
Are Canadians prepared for retirement?

Are Canadians prepared for retirement?

There are two reports that contradict one another about whether or not Canadians will be able to retire comfortably.

  • By: Staff
  • June 4, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:43
Institutional investors turning to smart beta ETFs

Institutional investors turning to smart beta ETFs

Institutional money managers are increasingly turning to ETFs, citing liquidity, transparency and ease of implementation.

  • By: Staff
  • June 4, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 00:01
Universal pharmacare could save Canada billions: study

Universal pharmacare could save Canada billions: study

Moving to a publicly-funded, single-payer system for prescription drugs could save Canada billions of dollars, finds a study by The Mowat Centre.

  • By: Staff
  • June 3, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 12:08
Hedge funds more transparent, better managed than in the past

Hedge funds more transparent, better managed than in the past

The hedge fund industry has made a great deal of progress over the past 20 or so years, says Chris Addy, president and CEO of…

  • By: Staff
  • June 3, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:22

SEAMO, Scarborough Charter latest employers to join UPP

The University Pension Plan of Ontario is adding two new plan participants to its structure. Effective May 1, 2026, Southeastern Ontario Academic Medical Organization and…

  • By: Staff
  • May 13, 2026 May 12, 2026
  • 15:00

Private company governance risks pushing institutional investors to use strict guidelines

As an active investor, CPP Investments is leveraging its influence in the venture capital space to ensure it finds the right companies to invest in.…

Oxford Properties appointing Sara Queen head of U.S. business

Oxford Properties, the real estate arm of the Ontario Municipal Employees’ Retirement System, is appointing Sara Queen as executive vice-president and head of the U.S.,…

  • By: Staff
  • May 12, 2026 May 11, 2026
  • 11:00

How employers can support employees with vision loss when using technology for work

When it comes to the use of technology such as smartphones and tablets in the workplace, it’s important for employers to account for employees who…

Combining innovations in DC plan design can dramatically improve retirement readiness: report

The combination of several innovations in defined contribution pension plan design can dramatically improve retirement readiness across income levels, according to a new report by…

Sounding Board: How to close the mental-health benefits utilization gap in Canadian workplaces

May marks Mental Health Awareness Month, a time when organizations create conversations around psychological well-being through campaigns, webinars and internal communications. In the aftermath of…