Alberta’s recently-passed Bill 11 allows employers to offer employees access to private health services through their benefits plans and protects older employees from losing employer-sponsored health benefits solely based on age. Under the legislation, physicians and surgeons are now allowed work in both the public system and private-pay market. The legislation won’t apply to primary […]
An article on the impact of a discrimination lawsuit against a bureau of the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. 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. Discrimination lawsuit underscores reputational, accommodation risks for employers: expert 2. Heated rivalry […]
Adult literacy remains one of the most overlooked drivers of career advancement, says Melanie Valcin, president and chief executive officer of United for Literacy. “When we talk about literacy, we’re not just talking about basic reading and writing. Foundational skills also include interpreting information, communicating clearly, solving problems, navigating digital platforms and applying knowledge in […]
Nearly half (48 per cent) of Canadian employees say job security and stability have the greatest positive impact on their health and productivity, according to a new survey by Sodexo. It found among Canadian employees, 37 per cent cited flexible work arrangements as having the greatest impact, followed by a supportive work culture (26 per […]
Vancouver City Savings Credit Union is supporting diverse talent through an initiative that reduces systemic barriers in hiring and advancement and strengthens pathways into leadership for Indigenous, Black and equity-deserving employees. “Vancity created an initiative to address a critical business need: ensuring our talent pool reflects the diversity of the communities and members we serve,” […]
A lawsuit against the Canadian Broadcasting Corp.’s Yellowknife bureau is serving as a broader wake-up call for employers navigating workplace culture, psychological safety and reputational risk in 2026, says one employment lawyer. In a statement of claim filed in the Supreme Court of the Northwest Territories, a former senior talent acquisition specialist alleges he witnessed […]
Nearly three-quarters of employers (73 per cent) say their day-to-day human resources responsibilities have increased over the past few years, prompting them to seek streamlined benefits solutions, according to a new survey by the Hartford. The survey of 500 U.S. employers found 64 per cent of HR professionals said managing multiple benefits carriers is challenging. […]
Nearly three-quarters (74 per cent) of Canadians say rising inflation has increased concerns about having enough money saved for retirement, according to a new survey by the Bank of Montreal. It found 47 per cent estimated they’re spending an additional $100 to $300 per month on necessities, while 34 per cent said their monthly expenses […]
An article on the ongoing governance crisis at 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 places Derek Dobson on administrative leave, appoints acting CEO 2. FSRA […]
Friendly competition can motivate performance, but when workplace structures reward visibility over collaboration, it can quietly tip into rivalry, creating cultural strain and legal risk long before employers see it reflected in results. That dynamic has resonated in popular culture, including in the hit TV show Heated Rivalry, which centres on intense professional competition that […]