As employers and employees grapple with inflation, political turbulence and an economic slowdown, consultants are stepping up to offer support. That uncertainty also extends to broader business operations. Companies in the automotive and steel industries are particularly impacted by the tariffs, but many other sectors remain unsure of what the future holds more generally. The […]
At the Marriott Pinnacle Downtown on May 13, Benefits Canada hosted the 2025 Vancouver Benefits Summit, an event designed for B.C.-based employers, advisors and consultants. Across several insightful sessions, the event’s attendees learned about what matters most to their employees and overall workforce health, including holistic well-being programs, fertility benefits, pharmacy care, hormonal health and […]
Managers play an important role in supporting mental well-being, recognizing mental-health challenges and creating a supportive and caring environment for employees, said Carmen Bellows, registered psychologist and director of mental-health solutions at Sun Life Financial Inc., during a session at Benefits Canada’s 2025 Vancouver Benefits Summit. Individuals are facing a lot of uncertainty right now, […]
Ontario Power Generation is shining a spotlight on mental health in support of Mental Health Week from May 5-11, as well as National Child and Youth Mental Health Day on May 7. The organization’s theme — Mind, Body and Wellness: Supporting Mental Health Across Generations — is all about raising awareness, speaking up, seeking help […]
People leaders who are looking to improve their ‘adaptability quotient’ amid the ongoing U.S.-Canada trade war can draw upon lessons learned during the coronavirus pandemic, says Sachi Kittur, interim vice-president of people and culture at the Human Resource Professionals Association. “I think what COVID-19 taught us is that the lack of predictability, whether it’s in […]
Roughly one in ten (11 per cent) of all leaves of absence among U.S. workers in the first quarter of 2024 were due to mental health — a 22 per cent increase from this period last year, according to a new report by ComPsych Corp. The report, which analyzed ComPsych’s absence book of business that […]
Pizza Pizza Ltd. is constantly evolving its diversity, equity and inclusion and culture strategies to ensure they align with employees’ evolving needs as well as the company’s corporate strategies, says Amy Silverstein, senior director of people. “Over the last few years, we’ve really focused on evolving our DEI committee. We’ve leaned on our employee engagement […]
The majority (83 per cent) of global employers say they have an employee well-being strategy, up significantly from 55 per cent in 2020, according to a new survey by Aon. The survey, which polled human resources and benefits leaders from more than 1,100 employers across 46 countries, found nearly two-thirds (63 per cent) of respondents […]