When it comes to the use of technology such as smartphones and tablets in the workplace, it’s important for employers to account for employees who are experiencing vision loss by adapting their policies accordingly, says Jennifer Teague, vice-president of research and education at the Canadian Standards Association. A new report by the CSA Group examined […]
Flight Centre Travel Group’s pair of wins at the 2025 Workplace Benefits Awards is supporting the employer’s benefits communications strategy by reminding employees of available wellness offerings, says Anna Fisher, the organization’s health and wellness director. “The [Workplace Benefits Awards] are a big deal to us, because they give us a moment to pause and […]
An article on British Columbia’s updated pension standards, including the introduction of auto-escalation for defined contribution pension plans, 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: B.C. amending pension legislation, including auto-escalation for DC plans Ontario pension plan assets […]
Health Canada has approved two generic versions of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist medication Ozempic, a move that could ease cost pressures for employer-sponsored benefits plans. The introduction of generics is a key lever for controlling drug costs in both private and public plans, says Philippe Laplante, a principal at Eckler Ltd. “As a rule of […]
The mean merit pay increase delivered to Canadian employees in March 2026 was three per cent, with average total increases (measuring all types of pay increases, including zeros) reaching 3.3 per cent, according to a new survey by Mercer. The survey, which polled more than 270 Canadian employers, found the results aligned with projections made in October […]
Nearly nine in 10 (88 per cent) of global employers agree artificial intelligence will require their workforce to develop new skills and rank human capabilities such as adaptability, leadership and change management as the most critical drivers of success in the next three years, according to a new survey by Aon. The survey, which polled […]
Canada’s labour market is under growing pressure and as employers move quickly to reduce costs, missteps in managing layoffs or employee relations can possibly lead to legal and financial consequences, says Paul Pulver, a labour and employment lawyer at Littler LLP. Across Canada, it’s becoming increasingly difficult for people to deal with some of the […]
Canadian employers are shouldering more than $110 billion a year in costs related to employee mental health, driven by lost productivity, disability leave and workplace accommodations, according to a new report from the Canadian Standards Association. It found those costs represent the largest share of an estimated $180 billion annual economic burden tied to mental-health […]
Air Canada’s vice-president of global human resources discusses its total mental-health offering, working in a fast-moving industry and exploring the world with family and friends. Q: What new programs or initiatives are you looking to implement? A: We have a holistic wellness program at Air Canada called Unlock the Best in You, which focuses on […]
While institutional investors made modest improvements in gender balance in 2026, progress continued to lag at the chief executive level, according to a report by the Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum. It ranked investment organizations with an average gender balance index score of 51, up from 50 in 2025, noting North America was the […]