As generation Z’s behaviours, motivators and stressors evolve in real time, a joint research project from Canada Life and Deloitte Canada is aiming to help bridge the gap between prudent financial planning and the generation’s legitimate concerns around long-term systemic risks. Speaking during a session at Benefits Canada’s 2026 Defined Contribution Plan Summit, Kate Nazar […]
On balance, Canadians believe they’re meeting their ambitions, including investment- and financial-related goals, said Michael Keaveney, client portfolio manager in total investment solutions at CIBC Asset Management, during a session at Benefits Canada’s 2026 Defined Contribution Plan Summit. Sharing the results of CIBC’s recent ambitions index, he noted two-thirds said they believe they’ve been meeting their […]
Nearly three-quarters (72 per cent) of U.S. employees suspect return-to-office mandates are a ‘stealth layoff’ designed to drive voluntary attrition and reduce headcount without the cost of severance packages, according to a new survey by resume building platform Enhancv. The survey, which polled 1,000 full-time U.S. employees who have experienced return-to-office mandates, found 46 per […]
An article on Derek Dobson’s departure from the Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology’s pension plan was the most-read article on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five human resources, benefits, pension and investment stories of the last week: 1. CAAT CEO departing following leadership crisis, paying back $1.6 million vacation payout 2. […]
Young Canadians are redefining how they think about retirement, with many expecting to work longer and prioritizing flexibility and work-life balance in their careers, according to new survey from the Co-operators Group Ltd. It found two-thirds (65 per cent) of Canadians younger than age 35 believe retirement will look different for their generation compared to […]
Canadians believe they’ll need an average of $1.7 million to retire comfortably, up from $1.54 million in 2024, and more than a third say they’re unlikely to reach that goal, according to a new survey by BMO Financial Group. It found retirement expectations vary significantly by region, with British Columbia reporting the highest average savings […]
Retirement advice and personalization are becoming foundational expectations for employees, not optional enhancements, said Rachel Weker, retirement strategist at T. Rowe Price Group Inc., during a recent webinar by the organization. “We anticipate this is going to happen for three main reasons. One is that retirement plan participants are facing increasingly complicated financial backdrops . […]
An article on how winter weather impacts employers’ return-to-office and hybrid work policies was the most-read article on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five human resources, benefits, pension and investment stories of the last week: 1. Winter weather exposing cracks in return-to-office flexibility: expert 2. Tribunal rules employer’s conduct creating emotional discomfort […]
Generation Z workers are facing greater mental-health difficulties and increasing rates of chronic disease compared to other age groups, according to a new report by Sun Life Financial Inc. The report, which drew data from more than 20,000 employers and more than three million plan members, found more than 50 per cent of gen-Zers’ long-term […]
Employers can help young employees transition from the classroom to the workplace by being clear about the skills they’re looking for, says Gemma Kenyon, director of careers and employability at City St. George’s, University of London. “We hear from students that there’s a lot of different language around skills and expectations, so I think being […]