While Canada is facing the health implications of an aging population, younger people are a significant concern as well. “For the first time, three out of five Canadians will have a chronic disease profile by age 20,” Eileen Dooley, chief executive officer of HealthPartners Canada, told participants at the Healthy Outcomes conference in June. “We […]
During the Healthy Outcomes conference in June, a panel of health and wellness leaders discussed some of the small steps their organizations are taking to achieve a healthier workforce. Speaking on the panel, Lyne Moussa, manager of wellness, safety and disability at Coast Capital Savings Credit Union, emphasized that it’s essential to align health and […]
When Richard Cayer’s car was stolen in April, he didn’t expect his employer to get involved, much less help him cope with the situation financially. But that’s exactly what B.C. moving company BigSteelBox Corp. did when it granted Cayer $1,500 through an employee-led compassion fund that helps staff members cope with emergencies and unexpected financial challenges. […]
The irony of pensions and benefits is that employees tend to ignore them until they need them or until their employer changes them. And whether it’s good news or bad news, there are almost always trade-offs. Changing pensions or benefits can be a tough sell to employees. When employers say “change,” employees often hear “change […]
While many employers promote work-life balance, 25 per cent of Canadians have left a job due to stress and 17 per cent have considered making an exit, according to a new survey by Monster Canada. The online recruiter, which polled more than 1,000 working Canadians, found 58 per cent said they’re overworked. Two-thirds (65 per […]
Last February, Vancouver-based iQmetrix Software Development Corp. gave employees a weeklong all-expense paid vacation to Hawaii. Adopting a theme of personal development, the company created a vacation itinerary that incorporated activities for the mind, body and spirit, says Krystal Ho, director of corporate relations. Staff members attended team-building workshops and took part in activities such […]
Royal Bank of Canada, the Toronto Transit Commission and Telus Communications are among Canada’s 25 best places to work, according to a new ranking published by job search website Indeed Canada. The ranking, based on employee reviews, lauds employers for leading corporate cultures, work-life balance and great pay and benefits, among other factors. “Companies that are […]
Facing a number of challenges not experienced by their larger counterparts, medium-sized employers must leverage their strengths when it comes to employee recruitment, according to a new report by the Economist Intelligence Unit. The report examines the hiring challenges faced by medium-sized companies in Australia, Britain, Canada, France and the United States. In Canada, medium-sized […]
Nearly two-thirds (60 per cent) of Canadians would volunteer more if it their employer organized it, according to a new study by Volunteer Canada. The study also found 68 per cent of respondents would choose a job with a company that has a strong volunteering culture over one that doesn’t. “Human resources professionals agree that successful […]
For legal software company Clio, employee engagement is crucial — so much so that it has revamped its five administration roles as employee engagement specialists. “Ultimately, [engagement] pays dividends,” says Rian Gauvreau, co-founder and chief people officer at Clio. “I think that people nowadays have a lot of options in terms of where they choose […]