The concept of merit, excellence and intelligence — which is gaining traction in certain industries — can detract from the critical efforts employers are making with diversity, equity and inclusion, says Cerys Goodall, chief operating officer of Vetster. “MEI is an ideal — it sounds great, but DEI is the practice and we need to make […]
Over the past year, union negotiations have ramped up and wage settlements have reached new heights, mainly due to the fact that negotiations were set back by the coronavirus pandemic and the inflation that followed, says Douglas Porter, chief economist and managing director at BMO Financial Group. “Like night follows day, labour unrest and strike […]
An article on why Canadian workers say job flexibility is key to satisfaction 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. 70% of Canadian workers say flexibility key to job satisfaction: survey 2. Only a quarter of Canadian employees […]
A U.S. federal judge has ruled that Florida’s transgender health-care ban discriminates against state employees and violates their civil rights. Chief U.S. District Judge Mark Walker ruled Thursday that the state’s ban violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which protects employees and job applicants from employment discrimination based on race, colour, […]
Most employers look to get feedback from their employees on a variety of topics that touch on the worker experience. Valuable information can be found through the talent acquisition process, exit interviews and employee reviews on sites like Glassdoor.com. Many employers use regular employee engagement surveys, pulse surveys or focus groups, while others gather information […]
Only a quarter (24 per cent) of Canadian employees say their employer offers seasonal perks during the summer, according to a new survey by ADP Canada Co. The survey, which polled more than 1,200 workers, found the most common summer benefits include flexible summer hours (48 per cent), reduced work hours (39 per cent), casual dress […]
A pair of law firms say an Alberta court has certified a class action alleging Uber Technologies Inc. has so much control over drivers and couriers in the province that it constitutes employment. McKenzie Lake Lawyers LLP and Duboff Edwards Schachter Law Corp. say the ride-hailing giant has misclassified the employment status of Alberta drivers […]
Seven in 10 (70 per cent) Canadian workers say flexibility is key to job satisfaction, according to Telus Health’s latest mental-health index. It found while the average mental-health score of Canadian workers remained unchanged (63.9) from the previous month, roughly a third (34 per cent) of respondents had a high mental-health risk. Indeed, seven per cent of […]
An article on the nuances of Quebec’s pension laws 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. What should employers know about Quebec’s pension legislation? 2. Ontario’s new regulations for publicly advertised jobs providing transparency for job-seekers: expert 3. Canadian […]
One actuary says social and technological factors are changing the concept of retirement, while another notes the fundamentals remain the same. Michel St-Germain, retired actuary, fellow and past president of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries Yogi Berra once said: “The future ain’t what it used to be.” Millennials will be retiring in 25 years, but not […]