employee experience – Benefits Canada.com https://www.benefitscanada.com Canada's most influential pension and benefits publication for decision-makers Thu, 02 May 2024 17:22:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.8 Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/top-5-hr-benefits-pension-and-investment-stories-of-the-week-79/ Fri, 12 Apr 2024 13:00:51 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=154228 An article on how remote and hybrid working arrangements are leading to a ‘Great Exhaustion’ was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com. Here are the top five human resources, benefits, pension and investment stories of the past week: 1. Rise of remote, hybrid working leading employees to a ‘Great Exhaustion,’ says expert 2. Sounding Board: How employers can create […]

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]]> Sounding Board: How employers can create an effective employee experience program https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/sounding-board-how-employers-can-create-an-effective-employee-experience-program/ Fri, 05 Apr 2024 13:00:29 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=153919 Just a few years ago, employee experience wasn’t a top consideration among employers. However, the employee experience movement has recently gained momentum in the workplace, with research indicating companies that invest in these initiatives are four-times more profitable than those that don’t. Read: Employee experience, well-being top priority during pandemic: survey Employee experience is the […]

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]]> Survey finds Canadian employers looking at AI to enhance worker productivity, but concerns remain https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/canadian-employers-looking-at-ai-to-enhance-worker-productivity-but-concerns-remain-survey/ Thu, 14 Mar 2024 19:00:10 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=153009 While more than a third (36 per cent) of Canadian employers estimate artificial intelligence will increase employee productivity by more than 30 per cent, 61 per cent believe the technology is advancing faster than they can retain workers, according to a new survey by Mercer Canada. The survey — which polled more than 800 executives, […]

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]]> 1Password bringing employees together to explore impact of Black artists, culture for Black History Month https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/1password-bringing-employees-together-to-explore-impact-of-black-artists-culture-for-black-history-month/ Wed, 28 Feb 2024 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=152434 This Black History Month, 1Password is bringing employees together to share how diverse artists have had a profound impact on their exploration and appreciation of art, music, dance and literature. On Feb. 16, the software company’s Black Caucus employee resource group brought in a DJ to curate an hour of music by Black artists across […]

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]]> 84% of U.S. employers planning to adjust leave programs in the next two years: survey https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/absence-management/84-of-u-s-employers-planning-to-adjust-leave-programs-in-the-next-two-years-survey/ Mon, 05 Feb 2024 20:00:59 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=151598 A majority (84 per cent) of U.S. employers are planning to make changes to their leave programs in the next two years, according to a new survey by WTW. The survey, which polled more than 500 U.S. employers, found nearly three-quarters of those that have made or plan to make changes cited supporting attraction and […]

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]]> Fidelity Canada wins award for focusing on flexibility amid return-to-office rollout https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/fidelity-canada-wins-award-for-focusing-on-flexibility-amid-return-to-office-rollout/ Fri, 03 Nov 2023 13:00:33 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=145375 Fidelity Canada’s flexible return-to-office rollout landed the company a win in the Future of work strategy category at Benefits Canada’s 2023 Workplace Benefits Awards on Oct. 20. In September 2022, the organization launched its future-of-work program, which classifies each employee’s role as either hybrid, remote or in person. Indeed, 87 per cent of roles at Fidelity are […]

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]]> Just 20% of U.S. workers feel connected to their organization’s culture: survey https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-wellness/just-20-of-u-s-workers-feel-connected-to-their-organizations-culture-survey/ Thu, 05 Oct 2023 19:00:56 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=144824 Just two in 10 (roughly 20 per cent) U.S. employees strongly agree they’re connected to their organization’s culture, according to a new survey by Workhuman and Gallup Inc. The survey, which polled more than 1,000 employees, found those who said they strongly agree recognition is an important part of their organization’s culture were half as likely […]

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]]> Companies that walk the talk on workforce investments reaping 4% higher return on invested capital: report https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/companies-that-walk-the-talk-on-workforce-investments-reaping-4-higher-return-on-invested-capital-report/ Thu, 13 Apr 2023 13:00:20 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=136486 Companies that back up talk about investing in employees with action are associated with a four per cent higher return on invested capital, according to a global report by the CPP Investments Insights Institute, FCLTGlobal and the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School. The report, which analyzed year-end data for roughly 2,900 companies in the MSCI all […]

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]]> Q&A with OTG Management’s Alan House https://www.benefitscanada.com/archives_/benefits-canada-archive/qa-with-otg-managements-alan-house/ Fri, 16 Dec 2022 13:50:10 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=131224 The airport hospitality company’s executive vice-president and chief human resources officer talks attraction and retention, succession planning and making memories with family. Q: What top challenges do you face in your role? A: Finding and engaging people. Finding the right mix and opportunities for people and managing in the ever-changing world of human resources. We […]

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]]> 70% of HR professionals say employer lacks DEI framework: survey https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/70-of-hr-professionals-say-employer-lacks-dei-framework-survey/ Mon, 12 Dec 2022 20:00:46 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=131141 More than two-thirds (70 per cent) of human resources professionals say their employer lacks a diversity, equity and inclusion governance framework or has a DEI framework with unclear accountabilities, according to a survey by McLean & Co. The survey, which polled about 1,000 HR professionals across the globe, found more than half (57 per cent) said they don’t […]

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