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Venture capital investments hit all-time high

Venture capital investments hit all-time high

From January to September 2015, 323 venture capital deals were closed, with a total investment of $1.4 billion. Research company Venture Intelligence said investments made…

  • By: Staff
  • October 16, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:04
Cats may help ease your stress

Cats may help ease your stress

Stressed out at work with deadlines and meetings? Try meditation or exercise…or head to a cat café for a visit with a feline friend. These…

  • By: Staff
  • October 16, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:17
Firing remote employees is tricky

Firing remote employees is tricky

Sure, working remotely makes life easier for lots of employees. But when these employees need to be terminated, things can get complicated. Twitter recently announced…

  • By: Staff
  • October 15, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 13:03
Would an NDP win rattle markets?

Would an NDP win rattle markets?

If Canadians want a government shakeup, that’s exactly what an NDP win would deliver. The party has not only vowed to restore the OAS eligibility…

  • By: Katie Keir
  • October 15, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 12:48
What to expect if the Liberals win

What to expect if the Liberals win

It’ll likely be business as usual if the Liberals come into power on Monday. While the party has promised tax and investment policy changes, experts…

What to expect if Harper wins a majority

What to expect if Harper wins a majority

Most people who take voting seriously pay close attention to party platforms. There’s no guarantee the winner will keep its promises, but those stances provide…

Why Canada’s economy is underperforming

Why Canada’s economy is underperforming

The Canadian economy will continue to underperform over the next year, relative to the U.S. and on a global scale. That’s due to our high…

Hedge funds posted losses in September

Hedge funds posted losses in September

Four consecutive months of losses.

  • By: Staff
  • October 14, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 22:59
Annual performance reviews not effective enough

Annual performance reviews not effective enough

Annual performance reviews aren’t frequent enough to provide an accurate assessment, a Bloomberg story argues. The piece examines the case of Instacart, a grocery-delivery service.…

  • By: Staff
  • October 14, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:06
Saving for retirement in the U.K.

Saving for retirement in the U.K.

It seems adults haven’t forgotten their childhood piggy bank. According to an Aviva survey, one in 10 U.K. adults use the porcine friend to save…

  • By: Staff
  • October 14, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:45
New addition at Morneau Shepell

New addition at Morneau Shepell

Keri Alletson has joined Morneau Shepell as a partner in its Ontario health and benefits consulting practice. Alletson, whose background is in workforce health and…

  • By: Staff
  • October 14, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:15
How Cisco makes flex schedules work

How Cisco makes flex schedules work

David Heather describes Cisco's reverse mentoring and flexible work schedules.

Hedge funds posted losses in September

Hedge funds posted losses in September

Hedge funds posted their fourth consecutive month of losses with Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index down 0.54% in September, while the MSCI World Index lost 3.60%…

  • By: Staff
  • October 13, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:56

Canadians’ happiness with work-life balance, employer support increases in April: survey

Canadians’ happiness in the workplace increased to 6.8 points out of 10 in April, up slightly from 6.6 in March, according to a new survey by…

  • By: Staff
  • April 25, 2024 April 24, 2024
  • 15:00

Young Canadian employees have lowest levels of well-being: report

Among working generations of Canadians, employees aged 20 to 29 have the lowest general well-being, reporting a score of 46.9 out of 100, according to…

  • By: Staff
  • April 25, 2024 April 24, 2024
  • 09:00

73% of OPB plan members want ESG considerations included in investment decisions: survey

Roughly seven in 10 (73 per cent) Ontario Pension Board plan members believe environmental, social and governance factors should play a critical role in the…

  • By: Staff
  • April 25, 2024 April 24, 2024
  • 09:00

WISE Trust returns 7.9% in 2023, net assets increase to $4 billion

The Workplace Insurance and Safety Employees Trust generated a net return of 7.9 per cent in 2023, with net assets reaching $4 billion, up from…

  • By: Staff
  • April 23, 2024 April 23, 2024
  • 15:00

Expert panel: How institutional investors are adapting to a post-pandemic global economy

Renowned American businessman and investor Charlie Munger once said, “You have to keep learning if you want to become a great investor. When the world…

Average funded ratio of Canadian DB pension plans up 7% in Q1 2024: report

The funded ratio of the average Canadian defined benefit pension plan, excluding the effect of asset smoothing, reached 124 per cent as at March 31,…

  • By: Staff
  • April 23, 2024 April 22, 2024
  • 09:00