Employers can mitigate the impact of seasonal influenza on the workplace by taking a proactive approach through flexible work policies and supporting preventative measures such as vaccination, says Peter Smith, president and senior scientist at the Institute for Work & Health. “For most workplaces, the impacts will be increased time off work from employees to […]
The financial health of working Canadians may finally be improving after years of decline, according to a new survey by the National Payroll Institute. The survey, which polled more than 2,320 employees, found the proportion of workers who described themselves as financially stressed has decreased from 41 per cent in 2024 to 36 per cent […]
Employers and employees remain divided over the benefits of remote and hybrid working arrangements, according to a new survey by Cisco Systems Inc. The survey, which polled more than 800 employees and more than 200 employers, found more than two-thirds (68 per cent) of Canadian employers have implemented a return-to-office mandate and just 30 per […]
Employees who felt a sense of belonging at work are 5.7-times more likely to be engaged and 70 per cent more likely to stay with their employer, according to a recent report by McLean & Company. It found employees who felt their contributions were significant were 3.5 times more likely to handle stress effectively. Teams […]
Fewer than one in 10 Canadian employees use workplace artificial intelligence tools daily, even as more than half say the technology boosts productivity, according to a new survey by TD Bank Group. The survey, which polled more than 2,500 workers, found 56 per cent of Canadians who use AI at work said the tools enhance […]
The workplace has evolved considerably in the last decade and compensation alone no longer defines how employees measure their experience. While salary remains important, it’s only one part of a much broader picture. Professionals today are seeking a more holistic value proposition —one that reflects their individual needs, promotes shared purpose and aligns with their […]
Seven in 10 (72 per cent) of U.S. employees say they’re at least somewhat stressed about their household finances, while a third (34 per cent) say they’re very or extremely stressed, according to a new survey by the Hartford. The survey, which polled more than 700 employers and more than 1,000 employees, found more than […]
Nearly seven in 10 (67 per cent) employees say they’d deliver 20 per cent to 50 per cent more output if they were recognized by their employer more often, according to a new survey by the Achievers Workforce Institute. The survey, which polled 3,600 global employees, found just 23 per cent feel meaningfully recognized at […]
With more than 70 per cent of individuals who use alcohol or illicit drugs actively employed, addiction is present in the workplace and has consequences for these individuals, their colleagues and their employers, according to Stephanie Ipavec-Levasseur, director of product development and group insurance at Desjardins Insurance. During a session at Benefits Canada’s 2025 Mental […]
One expert encourages employers to avoid a ‘use it or lose it’ approach, while another emphasizes the value of encouraging benefits usage as an attraction and retention strategy. Richelle Feddema, senior manager, anti-fraud member management, the Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association Employers play a crucial role in providing their employees with access to health […]