employee training – Benefits Canada.com https://www.benefitscanada.com Canada's most influential pension and benefits publication for decision-makers Tue, 30 Apr 2024 17:54:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.8 68% of U.S. employees say they’re unfamiliar with concept of neurodiversity https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/68-of-u-s-employees-say-theyre-unfamiliar-with-concept-of-neurodiversity/ Mon, 01 Apr 2024 19:00:05 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=153723 More than two-thirds (68 per cent) of U.S. employees say they’re either unfamiliar with or don’t understand the concept of neurodiversity, according to new research from Eagle Hill Consulting. The survey, which polled more than 1,200 workers, found fewer than a fifth (16 per cent) said there have been formal conversations about neurodiversity in their […]

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]]> 71% of Canadian employees considering leaving their jobs in 2024: survey https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/71-of-canadian-employees-considering-leaving-their-jobs-in-2024-survey/ Mon, 25 Mar 2024 13:00:50 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=153514 Nearly three-quarters (71 per cent) of employees in Canada are considering leaving their current jobs and exploring better opportunities elsewhere this year, according to a new survey by Hays PLC. The survey, which polled 4,500 respondents, found among workers planning to stay at their current jobs, a quarter (25 per cent) said they’d consider leaving […]

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]]> Manitoba government could boost security for remote work: Auditor General https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/manitoba-government-could-boost-security-for-remote-work-auditor-general/ Thu, 14 Mar 2024 13:00:27 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=153119 Manitoba’s auditor general says the provincial government has introduced information technology security measures to help employees work from home, but some improvements are needed. Tyson Shtykalo examined information technology systems after government employees began to work remotely during the coronavirus pandemic. His 23-page report says the province uses encryption to protect data, but some settings […]

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]]> Labour shortages, employee retention among SMEs’ top business concerns for 2024: survey https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/labour-shortages-employee-retention-among-smes-top-business-concerns-for-2024-survey/ Thu, 11 Jan 2024 14:00:03 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=150189 More than two-fifths of small- and medium-sized employers say labour shortages (46 per cent) and employee retention (42 per cent) are among their top business concerns for 2024, according to a new survey by Peninsula Employment Services Ltd. The survey, which polled 79,000 SMEs across Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand and the U.K., found more […]

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]]> Q&A with UCS Forest Group’s Nancee Gelineau https://www.benefitscanada.com/archives_/benefits-canada-archive/qa-with-ucs-forest-groups-nancee-gelineau/ Fri, 17 Nov 2023 13:52:00 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=146955 UCS Forest Group’s chief human resources and administrative officer discusses the complexities of the post-pandemic workplace, training managers to adapt to the new working environment and ensuring her dogs live their best lives. Q: What top challenges do you face in your role? A: In this post-pandemic world, employees are dealing with a lot of […]

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]]> Amazon Canada supporting Edmonton-based deaf workers through employee education, training https://www.benefitscanada.com/human-resources/hr-communication/amazon-canada-supporting-edmonton-based-deaf-workers-through-employee-education-training/ Thu, 16 Nov 2023 14:00:32 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=147233 Amazon Canada is supporting deaf employees at its Edmonton fulfilment centre through enhanced accessibility measures and manager training. The online retailer’s site-specific initiatives include classes in American Sign Language, the addition of supplementary ASL videos on its intranet and designated safety vests that communicate deaf employees’ status to other workers. Amazon is also increasing its […]

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]]> How Redbrick’s flexible holiday policy is supporting employee well-being, workplace DEI goals https://www.benefitscanada.com/archives_/benefits-canada-archive/how-redbricks-flexible-holiday-policy-is-supporting-employee-well-being-workplace-dei-goals/ Fri, 13 Oct 2023 12:57:49 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=144505 While Canadian culture has long been described as a mosaic, employers’ holiday policies are more likely to tie statutory holidays to Christian celebrations than reflect the country’s true multicultural identity. In 2022, to better support an increasingly diverse workforce in both Canada and the U.S., Victoria-based software company Redbrick formalized its policy of allowing employees […]

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]]> How employers can alleviate labour challenges by supporting older workers who want to stay on the job https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/how-employers-can-alleviate-labour-challenges-by-supporting-older-workers-who-want-to-stay-on-the-job/ Tue, 15 Aug 2023 13:00:42 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=142158 Employers can alleviate labour challenges by supporting older employees who want to continue working through training and opportunities, says Lisa Taylor, an associate fellow at Toronto Metropolitan University’s National Institute on Ageing and founder and president of Challenge Factory and the Centre for Career Innovation. A new report by Statistics Canada found among pre-retirees, more […]

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]]> Q&A with LCBO’s Lilian Riad-Allen https://www.benefitscanada.com/archives_/benefits-canada-archive/qa-with-lcbos-lilian-riad-allen/ Fri, 23 Jun 2023 12:50:27 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=139834 The crown corporation’s senior director of workplace health, safety and wellness discusses leaning into prevention, mental-health leadership training and reconnecting with nature. Q: What new programs or initiatives are you looking to implement?   A: One of the things I think is so special about the world of well-being is how agile and adaptive we […]

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]]> Employers taking holistic approach to mental health as coronavirus pandemic wanes: expert https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-wellness/employers-taking-holistic-approach-to-mental-health-as-coronavirus-pandemic-wanes-expert/ Tue, 30 May 2023 13:00:52 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=139010 As the coronavirus pandemic switches to an endemic phase, employers are taking a more holistic approach to mental health to make sure everyone is well-equipped and feels supported, says Julie Cousineau, partner and health practice leader at Normandin Beaudry. Earlier this year, the consultancy conducted a study that found almost 50 per cent of Canadian […]

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