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Office bullying occurs frequently

Office bullying occurs frequently

How common is workplace bullying?

  • By: Staff
  • September 15, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:48
Liberals pledge to enhance CPP

Liberals pledge to enhance CPP

Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau turned his attention to seniors in Toronto this morning, promising to enhance Canada's pension plan and boost incomes for low-income seniors.

Teachers’ appoints Asia-Pacific leader

Teachers’ appoints Asia-Pacific leader

Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan has appointed Nicole Musicco as managing director for Asia-Pacific and head of the Hong Kong office.

  • By: Staff
  • September 14, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 12:25
Federal government posts $1.9-billion surplus

Federal government posts $1.9-billion surplus

The federal government posted a surprise $1.9-billion surplus in 2014-2015, which brings the country’s books back into balance a year earlier than expected.

Mid-sized companies plan to hire

Mid-sized companies plan to hire

Revenues have jumped for mid-sized Canadian companies and with that comes the need to hire, says an American Express business survey.

  • By: Staff
  • September 14, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 12:00
Fiera Capital names new CFO, COO

Fiera Capital names new CFO, COO

Fiera Capital Corporation has announced that John Valentini has joined its Fiera Capital global team as executive vice-president and CFO, effective today.

  • By: Staff
  • September 14, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:40
Household debt inches up

Household debt inches up

Statistics Canada says the amount the debt-to-disposable income ratio rose to from 163% to 164.6% in Q2 2015. For every dollar of disposable income, Canadians…

Wall Street exec charged with manipulating stock prices

Wall Street exec charged with manipulating stock prices

The founder of a Wall Street firm who lost a recent sexual harassment lawsuit has been arrested on securities fraud charges. Benjamin Wey was arrested…

GE considers selling GE Asset Management

GE considers selling GE Asset Management

GE says it will "explore opportunities" to sell GE Asset Management (GEAM) to another investment management firm.

  • By: Staff
  • September 10, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 13:50
Ontario urges smaller firms to invest in mental health

Ontario urges smaller firms to invest in mental health

It’s a concept large companies are now familiar with: employees’ mental health has a direct impact on morale and productivity. While at least some large…

Manulife, Standard Chartered sign distribution deal

Manulife, Standard Chartered sign distribution deal

Manulife and Standard Chartered have entered into a 15-year distribution partnership providing Manulife the exclusive right to offer its Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) product to…

  • By: Staff
  • September 10, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:38
The evolving role of HR

The evolving role of HR

With five generations all in one workplace, the workforce of the future will look much different than it does today. As these changes occur, research…

  • By: Staff
  • September 10, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:49
Medavie names new president

Medavie names new president

Medavie Blue Cross has promoted Eric Laberge to the role of president.

  • By: Staff
  • September 10, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:21

Martin Brower, Unifor agreement includes pension, benefits gains

Warehouse workers and transportation drivers employed by Martin Brower in Ontario have ratified a three-year collective agreement that includes pension and benefits gains. The workers,…

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  • May 10, 2024 May 10, 2024
  • 15:00

How employers can help mothers maintain a healthy work-life balance

To help working mothers with the sometimes overwhelming task of maintaining a work-life balance, employers can invest in inclusive, flexible policies and provide support when…

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

An article on the federal government’s financial sanctions against the Canada Life Assurance Co. following delayed benefits access for public employees was the most-read article…

  • By: Staff
  • May 10, 2024 May 10, 2024
  • 09:00

2024 Top 40 Money Managers Report: How pension plan sponsors are using the latest technology to maintain cybersecurity

In the fight against cybercriminals, institutional investors and other financial organizations are managing cybersecurity just as seriously as any other type of business risk, with…

Independent Electricity System Operator using diversification to beat volatility

The Independent Electricity System Operator’s pension plan is in the midst of a comeback from a period of heightened post-coronavirus pandemic volatility, with diversification as…

Caisse invests $200 million in Quebec-based apparel firm, CPPIB buys energy company for US$6.2 billion

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec and Gildan Activewear Inc. have reached an agreement that will see the Montreal-based apparel manufacturer issue $200…

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  • May 9, 2024 May 9, 2024
  • 15:00