An article on the Ontario government’s return-to-office mandate for provincial employees 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. My Take: Ontario’s latest return-to-work mandate is misinformed, short-sighted 2. Ontario Teachers’ investing US$40 million in HR platform, […]
U.S. employers are increasingly embracing pay transparency, even as regulatory complexities introduced by the federal government present new challenges, according to a new survey by WTW. The survey, which polled nearly 400 employers, found 82 per cent said they’re either communicating, planning or considering communicating individual pay ranges with employees and 79 per cent are […]
When it comes to career decisions, Canadian workers are split between exploration and stability, said Deborah Bottineau, managing director at Robert Half Canada, in an emailed statement to Benefits Canada. “Those seeking a change aren’t only chasing higher pay — in fact, for the first time since we began tracking worker sentiment, better benefits and […]
Three-quarters (75 per cent) of Canadian employees say they’d be more likely to stay with their current organization if benefits were more personalized and comprehensive, according to a new survey by Hub International Ltd. It found employers aren’t implementing the tailored programs needed to improve retention, despite personalization being a clear priority for employees. The […]
Employers can support workers impacted by this summer’s wildfires through flexible working arrangements, mental-health resources and clear communication, says Kim Siddall, national vice-president of client strategy at People Corporation. “Employers are looking at different ways to support people, both on the mental health and physical health side, because of disruption and displacement [from evacuation] as […]
Nova Scotia is introducing new workplace harassment regulations effective Sept. 1. The legislation will require all provincially regulated employers to adopt a written anti-harassment policy, train staff and review the policy every three years. According to a press release, psychological workplace injuries in Nova Scotia rose to 194 in 2024, up from 150 three years […]
Among Canadian companies that say they’re bracing for a recession (76 per cent), a fifth (22 per cent) say they’ve paused hiring for the remainder of 2025, according to a new survey by the Harris Poll on behalf of Express Services Inc. The survey, which polled more than 500 employers, found nearly a third (30 […]
Nearly half (46 per cent) of respondents said they’re satisfied with their current roles and responsibilities, with work-life balance and flexibility the top contributor to satisfaction, according to a new survey by ADP Canada. The survey, which polled more than 1,200 Canadian employees, found the average happiness score for July was 6.8 out of 10, […]
The late-stage venture and growth investment arm at the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan is investing US$40 million in artificial intelligence-powered human capital management platform Darwinbox. As part of the transaction, the Teachers’ Venture Growth is acquiring a stake in the technology firm through primary and secondary transactions. Darwinbox is driving an impressive adoption rate in the […]
The more news coverage I read about Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s new return-to-office mandate for public servants, the more livid I become. In an announcement that blindsided many provincial workers and the unions that represent them, Ford announced on Thursday that the government will require thousands of employees to return to working in the office […]