Gaps in Canada’s health-care system are contributing to workplace strain among Black women, exposing a disconnect in how employers design and deliver benefits, according to a new report from the Black Women’s Institute for Health. The report — the first national, community-driven survey focused on the health experiences of Black women and girls in Canada […]
While women set their average upper salary expectations 34 per cent higher than men ($162,492 versus $121,488), they often apply to jobs with a lower median salary ($68,274 versus $71,378), according to a new report by online job search platform JobLeads. The report, which analyzed behavioural data from more than 36,500 Canadian job-seekers, found 76 […]
Six in 10 (62 per cent) Canadian employees say they’re burned out at work, up from 47 per cent in 2024, according to a new survey by Robert Half Canada. The survey, which polled more than 1,000 workers, found roughly a third (31 per cent) reported feeling more burned out than they did a year […]
Before bringing employees back to the office, it’s important for employers to clearly communicate their expectations, support employee well-being and ensure there’s adequate space for workers, says Chris Gory, employee benefits advisor at Orchard Benefits. “Employers need to communicate their expectations for when employees are working at the office to avoid any confusion. They should […]
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is targeting untapped talent through its neuroinclusion strategy, says Nyamusi Lee, the company’s executive director of neuroinclusion strategies. “Long-term growth and success is dependent on our ability to identify, attract, develop and retain talented employees and foster an inclusive work environment,” she notes. Read: Expert panel: How employers can align their benefits […]
For every dollar invested in integrated mental-health coverage and care, $1.50 is returned through lower mental-health claims by year two, even before accounting for the impacts of absenteeism or disability, according to a new report by Greenshield. The report — which drew on several sources, including reports by the Mental Health Commission of Canada, the […]
Just a fifth (22 per cent) of global employees strongly agree their job is safe from elimination, according to a new survey by ADP Inc. The survey, which polled more than 39,000 global employees, found workers who felt their jobs were safe were six-times more likely to be fully engaged on the job, 3.3-times more […]
More than eight in 10 (84 per cent) employers say artificial intelligence is starting to affect their succession planning, according to a new survey by Robert Half Canada Inc. The survey, which polled 1,500 hiring managers across six professional fields in Canada, found more than half (54 per cent) of employers have accelerated their promotion timelines for […]
Manitoba is set to become the first province in Canada to require employers to provide free menstrual products in workplaces. The provincial government will amend the Workplace Safety and Health Regulation to require employers to provide menstrual products, including pads and tampons, in workplace washrooms or another accessible location, ensuring workers have access to basic […]
Roughly two-thirds (64 per cent) of global employers say cost control is their No. 1 benefits priority in 2026, citing it as a key focus as they navigate rising benefits costs, data gaps and operational complexity, according to a new report by Normandin Beaudry and MBWL International. The survey, which polled more than 300 global […]