benefits – Benefits Canada.com https://www.benefitscanada.com Canada's most influential pension and benefits publication for decision-makers Fri, 26 Apr 2024 20:02:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.8 Zayo, Unifor agreement includes pension, benefits gains https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-benefits/zayo-unifor-agreement-includes-pension-benefits-gains/ Tue, 02 Apr 2024 13:00:07 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=153782 The union representing 120 employees working across Canada for U.S. telecommunications company Zayo Group has ratified a four-year collective agreement that includes pension and benefits gains. Unifor Local 2000A was able to protect and maintain the company’s defined benefit pension plan; however, the employee contribution will increase from three per cent to 4.5 per cent. […]

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]]> 71% of Canadian employees considering leaving their jobs in 2024: survey https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/71-of-canadian-employees-considering-leaving-their-jobs-in-2024-survey/ Mon, 25 Mar 2024 13:00:50 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=153514 Nearly three-quarters (71 per cent) of employees in Canada are considering leaving their current jobs and exploring better opportunities elsewhere this year, according to a new survey by Hays PLC. The survey, which polled 4,500 respondents, found among workers planning to stay at their current jobs, a quarter (25 per cent) said they’d consider leaving […]

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]]> Survey finds three-quarters of U.S. employers increasing commitment to well-being programs https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-wellness/74-of-u-s-employers-increasing-commitment-to-well-being-programs-survey/ Fri, 22 Mar 2024 13:00:02 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=153321 While three-quarters (74 per cent) of U.S. companies have increased their commitment to well-being programs in the last two years, just 50 per cent of employees say they’ve seen an increase in support, according to a new survey by Buck, a subsidiary of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. The survey, which polled more than 250 […]

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]]> Employers can improve benefits communication, highlight mental-health support for ‘Blue Monday’ https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-wellness/employers-can-improve-benefits-communication-highlight-mental-health-support-for-blue-monday/ Mon, 15 Jan 2024 14:00:06 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=150312 Employers can use the time surrounding ‘Blue Monday’ to ensure they’re communicating properly with employees and highlighting mental-health supports, says Gianna Ricciardi, vice-president and practice leader at Vita Assure Inc. Blue Monday — typically the third Monday in January — is considered to be the saddest day of the year because the combination of dreary weather […]

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]]> Survey finds 53% of Canadian employees feel negatively about work, 30% feeling overworked https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-wellness/survey-finds-53-of-canadian-employees-feel-negatively-about-work-30-feeling-overworked/ Wed, 01 Nov 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=146162 More than half (53 per cent) of Canadian employees say they feel negatively about work and 30 per cent feel tired and overworked, according to a new survey by ADP Canada. The survey, which polled more than 1,800 employees, found two-thirds (68 per cent) said work-life balance was among their top three priorities (along with […]

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]]> Indeed offering $10,000 to U.S. transgender workers who want to relocate https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/indeed-offering-10000-to-u-s-transgender-workers-who-want-to-relocate/ Wed, 06 Sep 2023 13:00:31 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=142993 As several U.S. states enact legislation restricting gender-affirming care, Indeed Inc. is offering US$10,000 to transgender employees or those with transgender children who want to relocate, according to a report by the Financial Post. The hiring company will cover any tax liability created by the payment, which is considered income, said Misty Gaither, Indeed’s vice-president […]

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]]> Benefits for pet owners evolving through paid leave, wellness accounts https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-benefits/how-benefits-for-pet-owners-are-evolving-through-paid-leave-wellness-accounts/ Fri, 11 Aug 2023 12:52:27 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=141831 Though still a fairly new concept, pet benefits are becoming a more common consideration when employers are expanding their offerings and looking to stand out. In August 2022, Talk Shop Media introduced a ‘pawrental’ leave policy, which allows employees to take time off around the adoption of a new pet to focus on ownership duties, […]

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]]> Sun Life to acquire Dialogue Health Technologies https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-benefits/sun-life-to-acquire-dialogue-health-technologies/ Wed, 26 Jul 2023 19:00:08 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=141449 Sun Life Financial Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Dialogue Health Technologies Inc. for roughly $365 million. The insurer initially invested in the virtual-care platform in 2020 and subsequently expanded the relationship as a large shareholder and partner. Dialogue will maintain its head office in Montreal and will continue to operate as a […]

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]]> Navacord, Belay Advisory partnering to expand national presence https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/navacord-belay-advisory-partnering-to-expand-national-presence/ Fri, 14 Jul 2023 17:36:42 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=141094 Navacord Corp. is partnering with Belay Advisory, an Edmonton- and Calgary-based benefits consulting and wealth advisory firm. “We were drawn to Navacord because of their decentralized model that fosters strong entrepreneurial spirit, which has always been a cornerstone of our success at Belay,” said John Goode, a partner at Belay Advisory, in a press release. […]

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]]> Gen Z employees reporting decreased happiness at work: survey https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/gen-z-employees-reporting-decreased-happiness-at-work-survey/ Thu, 27 Apr 2023 13:00:23 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=137042 Canadian generation Z employees experienced a decrease in happiness of 0.4 points in April, according to a new survey by ADP Canada. The survey, which polled more than 1,200 employees, found that, on a scale of one to 10, baby boomers reported the highest happiness score (7.3), followed by millennials (6.6), generation X (6.5) and […]

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