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Why you should be forcing workplace colleagues to socialize more

Having come from the stuffier corporate world, travel consultant Mark Novak’s move to the more casual atmosphere of travel agency Flight Centre was rocky. “The…

One-third of Canadians don’t see their work as LGBTQ inclusive: study

One-third of Canadians don’t see their work as LGBTQ inclusive: study

Employers can still do more to include and support lesbian and gay employees in the workplace, according to a new study commissioned by Telus. The survey…

  • By: Jann Lee
  • July 27, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 09:00
LaSalle appoints new CEO for Canadian business

LaSalle appoints new CEO for Canadian business

LaSalle Investment Management has appointed John McKinlay as chief executive officer of LaSalle Canada, effective Aug. 9, 2016. In his new role, McKinlay will manage…

  • By: Staff
  • July 26, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 16:25
Grads optimistic about jobs despite freelance economy, study finds

Grads optimistic about jobs despite freelance economy, study finds

Despite all of the talk about precarious job prospects for young people, a new survey has found a large number of those in or just…

Ontario to exclude high-strength opioids from public drug formulary

Ontario to exclude high-strength opioids from public drug formulary

Ontario is excluding certain higher-strength, long-acting opioids from the formulary for the Ontario Drug Benefit program, the Ministry for Health and Long-Term Care said in…

Have your say: Is Pokémon Go a boost to workplace wellness?

Have your say: Is Pokémon Go a boost to workplace wellness?

As Pokémon Go sparks its legions of fans to take to the streets, how do you feel about the smartphone app’s impact on the workplace? The…

  • By: Staff
  • July 26, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 09:52
Canadians work less after spouses diagnosed with cancer: study

Canadians work less after spouses diagnosed with cancer: study

The caregiver effect wins out over the added worker effect when Canadian are diagnosed with cancer, research from Statistics Canada suggests. It’s to be expected…

  • By: Staff
  • July 25, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 10:51
Starbucks relaxes dress code to include patterns, piercings

Starbucks relaxes dress code to include patterns, piercings

Got purple hair? Starbucks wants to hire you. The world’s largest coffee chain is loosening its employee dress code to allow workers to don brightly-dyed hair…

Ontario Teachers’, PSP increase stakes in sustainable investment firm

Ontario Teachers’, PSP increase stakes in sustainable investment firm

The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan and the Public Section Pension Investment Board will buy out Banco Santander’s interest in Cubico Sustainable Investments. The three firms…

  • By: Staff
  • July 25, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 10:51
B.C. Nurses’ Union staff strike over sick day benefits

B.C. Nurses’ Union staff strike over sick day benefits

About 70 administrative employees at the B.C. Nurses’ Union went on strike Friday after their employer locked them out for an hour. While there are disagreements about…

  • By: Jann Lee
  • July 25, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 10:05
CPPIB to sell interest in four properties to RioCan

CPPIB to sell interest in four properties to RioCan

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board will sell its interest in four institutional properties it co-owns with RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust to RioCan. Read:…

  • By: Staff
  • July 22, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 15:25
B.C. Investment Management Corp. sees return drop 14 percentage points

B.C. Investment Management Corp. sees return drop 14 percentage points

British Columbia Investment Management Corp. has reported a -0.2 per cent return for its fiscal year ended Mar. 31, 2016, down from a 14.2 per cent…

  • By: Staff
  • July 22, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 15:18
OPSEU appoints pension analyst to OPTrust’s board

OPSEU appoints pension analyst to OPTrust’s board

OPSEU has appointed Giulia Volpe to OPTrust’s board of trustees. Volpe is a pension analyst with the Ontario Pension Board in Toronto. She has more…

  • By: Staff
  • July 22, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 15:15

NHRIPP reporting 11.5% investment return in 2025, net assets reaching $3.5BN

The Nursing Homes and Related Industries Pension Plan is reporting an 11.5 per cent investment return in 2025. The Ontario-based target-benefit pension plan confirmed a…

  • By: Staff
  • May 19, 2026 May 19, 2026
  • 11:00

CPP Investments joining €400M co-investment in French logistics firm, selling European non-performing loan portfolio

CPP Investments is participating in a €400 million co-investment deal in French logistics firm Proudreed, alongside funds managed by alternative asset investor Blackstone Inc. The…

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

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.…

  • By: Staff
  • May 14, 2026 May 14, 2026
  • 11:00

Empire Life rolls out mental-health first aid training for its leaders

The Empire Life Insurance Co. is introducing mental-health first-aid training for leaders across its organization. Provided by the Mental Health Commission of Canada, the training…

  • By: Staff
  • May 19, 2026 May 19, 2026
  • 15:00

Manulife launches volunteer initiative to strengthen employee well-being, drive community action

Manulife’s new volunteer initiative is designed to strengthen employee well-being, build social connection and unite teams through purpose-driven community action. In addition to offering its…

Court decision in surplus pension case has no precedent for plan sponsors

A recent Ontario Superior Court decision related to surplus pension assets was a rubber stamp of the monitor’s recommendations, rather than a decision with precedential…