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74% of employers hiring external candidates for leadership roles: survey

While 88 per cent of global executives say their organizations use succession planning, 74 per cent report their organizations often or always hire external candidates…

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NL’s College of Physicians and Surgeons latest employer to join DBplus pension

NL permitting electronic naming of beneficiaries for pensions, retirement plans

Pension and retirement plan members in Newfoundland and Labrador can now designate beneficiaries through electronic means. The amendment allows individuals to name beneficiaries electronically for…

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  • June 10, 2022 June 10, 2022
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HOOPP approves pension increase for active members

The Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan is increasing its lifetime pension for all active plan members effective Jan. 1, 2023. As an example, under the…

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  • June 10, 2022 June 13, 2022
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Top 5 HR, benefits and pension stories of the week

An article on how pension plans are approaching risk management was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the last week. Here are the five most popular…

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  • June 10, 2022 June 9, 2022
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3M’s 2021 Workplace Benefits Awards-winning programs empowering employees to take stock of their health, wellness

3M Canada’s two 2021 Workplace Benefits Awards wins are empowering employees to take control of their health and wellness journey, says Jacqueline McLennan, the company’s…

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Scotiabank marking Pride Month by increasing LGBTQ2S+ employee representation targets

Scotiabank is marking Pride Month by setting new targets for LGBTQ2S+ representation and connecting employees with volunteering opportunities in a range of communities. Dominic Cole-Morgan,…

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PSP Investments returns 10.9% due to strong alternatives performance

The Public Sector Pension Investment Board returned 10.9 per cent — or $19.7 billion — across is total portfolio in the 2022 fiscal year. Between…

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  • June 10, 2022 June 9, 2022
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Candu Energy gives employees just one day’s notice to return to in-person work: union

Employees at Candu Energy Inc. were given just one business day’s notice to return to full-time onsite work, according to the union representing engineers, scientists and…

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  • June 9, 2022 June 9, 2022
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Expert panel: A checklist for a credible climate plan

Pension plan sponsors can’t ignore the financial risks of climate change or respond to them with half-baked approaches that allow companies to continue pumping out pollution.…

ICPM appointing Sebastien Betermier as next executive director

The International Centre for Pension Management is appointing Sebastien Betermier as its next executive director. Betermier, who is currently an associate professor of finance at…

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  • June 9, 2022 June 8, 2022
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Procter & Gamble Canada hosting Pride events for employees, providing inclusivity training

Procter & Gamble Canada is marking Pride Month with two events for employees to discuss diversity, equity and inclusion issues. On June 14, the consumer…

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Alberta seeking feedback on private sector pension legislation

The Alberta government is gathering feedback from stakeholders to help inform potential legislative and policy updates for private sector pension laws. The consultation will focus…

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  • June 9, 2022 June 8, 2022
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U.S. employee resignations jumped by 41% in 2022: survey

U.S. employers saw a 41 per cent spike in voluntary employee departures in 2022, according to a new survey by Aon. The survey, which polled…

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  • June 8, 2022 June 8, 2022
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Canadian institutional investors post 0.52% investment return in Q1 2026: report

Canadian institutional investors saw a median return of 0.52 per cent in the first quarter of 2026, according to a new report by CIBC Mellon.…

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Canadian DB plans demonstrate resilience amid AI strain on equity market, global uncertainty: expert

Canadian defined benefit pension plan sponsors are finding portfolio resiliency in an environment challenged by questions about the technology sector in the U.S., says Katie…

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…

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Unifor, Grand River Transit agreement includes benefits, wage gains

The union representing roughly 820 workers at Grand River Transit in Ontario has ratified a new three-year collective agreement that includes benefits and wage gains.…

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Enbridge among employers expanding support for working caregivers

Working caregivers are placing growing importance on employer support, with 81 per cent saying it’s important for organizations to adopt caregiver-friendly policies, according to new…

Two-thirds of Canadian companies moving towards integrated AI-human workforce: survey

Two-thirds (66 per cent) of Canadian business leaders are moving towards a fully integrated artificial intelligence-human workforce where humans work alongside agents, according to a…