Three years ago, I wrote an editorial for our inaugural DEI Issue heralding the overdue and rising attention that was being bestowed on diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace — but in such a short period of time, the tide is already turning. The rhetoric demonizing DEI began to gain momentum after a ruling […]
Five years after the coronavirus pandemic normalized the concept of remote working, academic and union thought leaders agree there’s no evidence supporting return-to-office mandates. Mark Ma, associate professor of business administration, University of Pittsburgh’s Katz Graduate School of Business In our research, which examined consequences of return-to-office mandates for S&P 500 firms from 2020 to […]
At Metrolinx, diversity, equity and inclusion are more than just initiatives, they’re woven into the fabric of how the Ontario transportation agency operates. “We know that fostering an inclusive culture isn’t a one-time effort, it’s an ongoing commitment that requires action, accountability and continuous learning,” says Ramneet Aujla, the organization’s chief human resources officer. “And […]
Eddy Ng remembers 2020 as a landmark year for diversity, equity and inclusion as the corporate world responded to the public outcry that followed the murder of George Floyd. Within months of that tragic event, the largest companies in the world had publicly committed an estimated $50 billion towards racial justice measures, while professional networking […]
The company’s director of corporate human resources services discusses a new women’s health initiative, the challenge presented by GLP-1 drugs and the Ukrainian art of pysanky. Q: What new programs or initiatives are you looking to implement? A: I’m really excited about a new women’s health initiative we’re going to be piloting with one of […]
Just 16 per cent of U.S. employees rate their mental health as excellent, down from 30 per cent in 2024, according to a new survey by WebMD Health Services. The survey, which polled more than 4,000 full-time employees, assessed five key areas of the employee experience: mental health and well-being, burnout, engagement, organizational care and […]
At Medavie, employee inclusion isn’t something that gets dusted off every June — it’s embedded in hiring, training, benefits and culture to build trust into the employee experience. “Changing your logo in June without action behind it doesn’t reflect real support,” wrote Jennifer Taylor Oland, the insurance company’s director of customer engagement and belonging, in […]
Benefits Canada is extending the deadline for entering the 2025 Workplace Benefits Awards to Friday, July 4 at 5 p.m. EST. The industry’s original — and FREE to enter — awards program has been recognizing plan sponsors and individuals for more than 20 years, highlighting their creative and innovative approaches to supporting employee well-being. Enter […]
A column by Hub International’s Ken MacDonald on his recent health-care journey 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: From burnout to brain tumour and back 2. Amazon supporting new Canadians with legal benefits […]
Colliers International Group Inc.’s win at Benefits Canada’s 2024 Workplace Benefits Awards is highlighting the company’s efforts to support employee well-being via its absence management program, says Sonia-Sophia Vallie, the company’s benefits, leaves and accommodation specialist. “This was an exciting moment for the entire company, to receive such an award where the efforts of our […]