As Canadian employers continue to experience economic strain from U.S. tariffs, it’s important for human resources professionals to focus on communication and creative strategies to retain talent, says Stephen Shore, a labour and employment lawyer at Littler LLP. While the U.S. Supreme Court has struck down President Donald Trump’s global tariffs implemented in April 2025, […]
A majority of employers still don’t have a formal strategy for communicating workplace change, despite identifying it as their most urgent internal communications need, according to a new report by Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. The report, based on insights from more than 1,300 human resources and communications professionals across 40 countries, found 83 per […]
Despite years of corporate commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion, Black Canadians continue to be under-represented in senior leadership roles. A 2025 report by Statistics Canada found Black Canadians account for 5.4 per cent of the Canadian labour force. However, research by the BlackNorth Initiative and Boston Consulting Group found Black Canadians hold only one […]
A smooth return to office begins with clarity around the purpose of time in the office, as well as meaningful leadership presence, says Courtney Elling, future-proofed workplaces for real estate lead at Cisco Systems Inc. “Employees are most motivated to come in for activities that truly benefit from being in person, such as collaboration, brainstorming […]
Communication is critical to show employees the true value of total rewards beyond pay, according to Aastha Juneja, head of compensation and benefits at Corus Entertainment, speaking during a panel discussion at Benefits Canada’s 2025 Future of Work Summit. “We often think of ourselves as a number in the stream of people, but communication is […]
Nearly two-thirds (63 per cent) of employees say it’s important for their employers to focus on diversity, equity and inclusion, down from 72 per cent in 2024, according to Benefits Canada’s 2025 Future of Work Survey. Additionally, 64 per cent of employees rated their employer’s DEI efforts as good (up from 56 per cent last […]
More than half (55 per cent) of employees say artificial intelligence would be positive for their organizations, up from 46 per cent in 2024, while just 22 per cent are feeling the same way about AI’s impact on their own roles, down from 27 per cent in 2024, according to Benefits Canada’s 2025 Future of […]
The world of work is shifting at an unprecedented pace. Advancements in technology, evolving regulatory requirements, and rising employee expectations are transforming the way organizations design and deliver total rewards. At the same time, total rewards teams are expected to navigate these increasing complexities with fewer resources and tighter budgets. The challenge ahead will be […]
Only 18 per cent of leaders scored high in stress tolerance, raising questions about leadership readiness as organizations navigate sustained economic uncertainty, rapid technological change and rising employee expectations, according to a new report from SuccessFinder. The findings are drawn from more than 17,000 leadership assessments conducted across industries and leadership levels over a 12-month […]
As cost-of-living pressures continue to shape employee expectations, holiday gift-giving in the workplace is becoming less about tradition and more about equity, flexibility and psychological safety. For employers, the challenge is balancing recognition with restraint at a time when discretionary spending feels heavier for many employees. At IKEA Canada, that balance starts with consistency and […]