Two-fifths (40 per cent) of Canadian workers say they aren’t fairly paid in their current role, according to a new survey by Robert Half Canada Inc. The survey, which polled more than 1,100 employees, found while a higher salary is the No. 1 reason (62 per cent) employees are searching for a new job, workers […]
While more than two-thirds (69 per cent) of employers say the macroeconomic environment is negatively impacting recruitment, three-quarters (74 per cent) say it hasn’t reduced the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in the hiring process, according to a new report by LinkedIn. The report analyzed data from millions of LinkedIn members, as well as survey responses from more […]
Nearly half (45 per cent) of Canadian autistic employees say they have to mask their autistic traits at work, according to a new survey by OnePoll for autism advocacy organization Auticon. The survey, which polled more than 950 autistic adults globally, found among all respondents, only 44 per cent said they could be their authentic […]
Like many millennials, 30-year-old Sennah Yee has a few side hustles — she writes books, plays and has started a magazine with friends. Yee, a content writer at Juno College, transitioned to a four-day workweek last year, which she says has helped both her mental and physical health. Like many white-collar workers, she made the […]
Employers that report high levels of employee recognition can expect increased productivity and decreased rates of absenteeism and safety incidents, according to a new report by Gallup Inc. and Workhuman. The report analyzed data from more than 275 global organizations across 450 research studies, as well as survey responses from more than 7,600 U.S. workers. […]
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has completed its acquisition of BCHR Holdings — also known as Buck — for US$660 million. Through the agreement, Gallagher will expand its retirement, benefits and human resources consulting services in Canada, the U.S. and the U.K., according to a press release. Buck’s team of 2,300 employees will operate under the direction […]
Most gig workers in Seattle will be permanently entitled to paid sick leave under a new law that expands coronavirus pandemic-era protections and strengthens labour rights for app-based workers. Under the law, workers will accrue one day of paid sick or safe leave — to be used when caring for themselves or a family member […]
Two in five (43 per cent) Canadian employees say they’re concerned about their financial future, according to Telus Health’s latest mental-health index. Nearly half (45 per cent) of respondents said they feel overwhelmed by debt, with this group reporting the lowest mental-health (53.4) and financial well-being (48.1) scores. Indeed, the report found Canadians’ mental-health score […]
By focusing on cancer as part of a wider chronic disease management strategy, employers can support employee health while reducing benefits costs, said Chris Bonnett, founder and principal at H3 Consulting, during a webinar hosted by the Canadian Pension and Benefits Institute. While long-term disability plans pay out, on average, $3,500 per month, cancer patients […]
Two-fifths (39 per cent) of U.S. employees say they haven’t taken a vacation in the last 12 months, according to a new survey by Eagle Hill Consulting. The survey, which polled more than 1,000 workers, found lower-income employees (59 per cent) and younger staff (43 per cent) were most likely to not take a vacation. […]