An article on how plan sponsors can handle lost pension claims was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five human resources, benefits, pension and investment stories of the last week: 1. Expert panel: How plan sponsors can handle lost pension claims 2. Feds increasing pay, retention bonuses for CAF […]
Vancouver City Savings Credit Union is using its internal benefits and employee data to react to the financial realities that workers are facing amid the rising cost of living, says Ivana Afonso, the organization’s director of total rewards. “We know the cost-of-living crisis is hitting our core-aged employees hardest, especially those balancing housing, childcare and […]
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 […]
For their 15th wedding anniversary, Katie Walley-Wiegert and her husband decided to take a beach vacation with their young son. But the trip didn’t go as planned: Walley-Wiegert wound up needing to pack her computer because of a work assignment she couldn’t ignore. The 38-year-old marketing professional had just landed a podcast interview for an […]
While successfully reintegrating employees into the workplace following an illness or injury clearly benefits the returning employee, it also benefits employers by enabling employees to continue contributing to the organization and mitigating costs such as premiums. During a session at Benefits Canada’s 2025 Mental Health Summit, Robert Cross, senior director of claims, contact centres, group […]
Since Peel Region provides various services with different work environments for each department, the skill sets, relationship dynamics and daily interactions in each department is distinct, as is the effect on employee mental health, said Carolyn Tong, manager of health and wellness in human resources, during a session at Benefits Canada’s 2025 Mental Health Summit. […]
An article on how employers can support employees dealing with seasonal depression during the summer was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five human resources, benefits, pension and investment stories of the last week: 1. What employers can do about reverse seasonal depression at work 2. TD requiring office-based […]
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 […]
Kraft Heinz Canada is reimagining family benefits to reflect a broader, more inclusive definition of caregiving and employee well-being. The company is reframing these benefits by ensuring male employees are seen, supported and included across all life stages. In late 2024, it launched a digital-first health platform offering 24-7 confidential access to expert-led care. The […]
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 […]