While Canadian employers have made significant strides toward improving diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace, employment barriers remain for the neurodiverse talent pool, according to a new report by Deloitte and Auticon Canada. The report, which polled more than 400 adult Canadians, found employers’ focus on social competency during the interview process was one of the […]
While 78 per cent of U.S. employees are reporting increased stress levels and feelings of burnout, only 40 per cent said their employer offers mental-health benefits or resources, compared to 53 per cent in 2021, 46 per cent in 2020 and 45 per cent in 2019, according to a new survey by Employ Inc. The […]
Remote work is considered the second most important element to compensation and benefits packages, ranked only behind salary, according to a new survey by job search site FlexJobs. The survey, which polled more than 1,200 employees, found 77 per cent cited remote work options, compared to 83 per cent of respondents who cited salary. More […]
Over the past two years, employees across Canada and around the world have been rethinking the role of work in their lives and what they need from employers to be both successful at work and happy outside of work. We’ve already seen signals of change from many organizations, such as more flexible hours, a stronger […]
As provinces across the country begin removing coronavirus pandemic restrictions over the coming weeks, some employers are already returning employees to their respective workplaces. But many employees are still hesitant to return to a shared office space, particularly while the country is still mired in the public health crisis. Although some employers may drop their […]
More than half (55 per cent) of Canadians employers say they want their employees to work onsite full time as coronavirus pandemic restrictions ease, according to a new survey by Robert Half. The survey, which polled more than 800 senior managers, found 44 per cent said they support long-term hybrid schedules and employees’ ability to […]
When the winter doldrums set in earlier this year, Scott Taber headed for warmer climes but he didn’t leave work behind. The public relations worker spent two weeks working in the Florida sun, taking advantage of an initiative by his employer, Toronto firm Media Profile, that allows staff to spend a short period of time […]
Half (50 per cent) of Canadian workers are now more likely to prioritize their health and well-being over work, compared to a global average of 53 per cent, according to a new survey by Microsoft Corp. The survey, which polled more than 31,000 full-time employed or self-employed workers across 31 countries, found 37 per cent […]
The announcement of a new multi-employer pension plan for Canadian physicians was the most read story over the past week on BenefitsCanada.com. Here are the five most popular news stories of the week: 1. New multi-employer pension plan coming for incorporated physicians 2. Employees want flexible working, better benefits to return to workplace: survey 3. After a strong 2021, […]
While global employers are introducing inclusive benefits and programs to support employees across all life stages, many U.K.-based companies are shifting their focus to one life stage that has typically been taboo. Cereal manufacturer Kellogg Co. is training managers on how to talk about menopause. Multi-national telecommunications firm Vodafone Group is introducing a toolkit focused […]