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Firing staff for bad off-hours behaviour has risks, rewards

Firing staff for bad off-hours behaviour has risks, rewards

An Ontario company’s decision to fire an employee caught hurling vulgarities at a female reporter is earning praise in many quarters, but others are questioning…

Plan sponsors consider transferring pension risk

Plan sponsors consider transferring pension risk

Nearly a quarter looking to shed liabilities.

  • By: Staff
  • May 13, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 15:50
Hydro One employee fired after heckling reporter

Hydro One employee fired after heckling reporter

A social media firestorm touched off by a female TV reporter who fought back against sexually explicit taunts hurled by several soccer fans has cost…

Judges decide fate of remaining Nortel assets

Judges decide fate of remaining Nortel assets

The scraps of bankrupt Nortel Networks, once considered the powerhouse of Canada's tech sector, will be split between the various subsidiaries it once operated around…

Many workers turn down free retirement money

Many workers turn down free retirement money

Americans leave an estimated US$24 billion in unclaimed 401(k) company matches on the table each year, finds a report.

  • By: Staff
  • May 13, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 05:00
Employee recognition programs continue upward trend

Employee recognition programs continue upward trend

Employee recognition programs remain an important component in the total rewards tool kit, finds a survey.

  • By: Staff
  • May 13, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 05:00
Digital wealth management entrants here to stay: Report

Digital wealth management entrants here to stay: Report

Digital wealth management firms have introduced disruptive industry changes that are here to stay, and traditional players need to act quickly to determine how to…

  • By: Staff
  • May 12, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:45
New poster requirements for Ontario employers

New poster requirements for Ontario employers

The Ontario Ministry of Labour has released a new version (6.0) of the Employment Standards Poster.

  • By: Staff
  • May 12, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:30
Proposed measures to protect interns fall short: NDP

Proposed measures to protect interns fall short: NDP

Measures announced in last month’s federal budget to protect unpaid interns have turned out to be far less potent than advertised, says the NDP.

TD chief economist moving to C.D. Howe Institute

TD chief economist moving to C.D. Howe Institute

TD chief economist Craig Alexander is leaving to join the C.D. Howe Institute.

  • By: Staff
  • May 12, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:00
Plan sponsors consider transferring pension risk

Plan sponsors consider transferring pension risk

Pension risk management remains a principal concern for North American private plan sponsors and nearly one quarter of them are either considering transferring or are…

  • By: Staff
  • May 12, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:00
2015 Top 40 Money Managers Report: Pension funds embrace risky insurance products

2015 Top 40 Money Managers Report: Pension funds embrace risky insurance products

In the quest for yield, some pension funds are buying riskier insurance products

People Watch: On the move in April

People Watch: On the move in April

Here's a review of people on the move in April 2015.

  • By: Staff
  • May 11, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 13:05

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…