The vast majority (93 per cent) of Canadians agree a work environment that allows employees to be honest is essential to their company’s success, with 89 per cent noting honest workplace communication is critical for a productive workforce, according to a new survey by the Harris Poll on behalf of Express Employment Professionals. The survey, […]
Half (47 per cent) of Canadian working mothers say an overall transition and communication plan would have improved their transition to maternity leave and return to work, according to a new survey by Maturn. The survey, which polled more than 1,000 women, found 49 per cent said the most challenging part of maternity leave related […]
Victoria-based technology company Redbrick is marking the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation by educating employees on issues impacting Indigenous Canadians. Earlier in September, the company hosted a learning session around present and future initiatives to advance truth and reconciliation measures. Employees are also taking part in a local powwow today, providing them with an opportunity […]
More than half (56 per cent) of Canadian employees say they’re less productive at work due to financial concerns, according to a new survey by the National Payroll Institute. The survey, which polled 1,500 employees, found the percentage of Canadians who consider themselves financially stressed increased to 41 per cent from 37 per cent in […]
An article on how the Canadian Association of Pension Supervisory Authorities’ updated capital accumulation plan guideline will impact plan sponsors and members 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. How CAPSA’s updated CAP guideline will impact plan sponsors, […]
Marcie Frost, chief executive officer at the California Public Employees’ Retirement System, is receiving a significant bonus that will boost her compensation to more than US$1 million, according to a report from CalMatters. The pay increase for the fiscal year is being attributed to a $667,320 bonus approved by the administrative board, which Frost will […]
The majority of U.S. (86 per cent) and Canadian (58 per cent) employers say they communicate pay rates or ranges across the entire country or region regardless of state or provincial regulations, according to a new survey by WTW. The survey, which polled more than 1,600 global employers, found 75 per cent of organizations reported […]
A third (33 per cent) of North American workers say they’re financially worse off than a year ago and have financial issues that are negatively impacting their lives, according to a new survey by WTW. The global survey, which polled 45,000 employees working for medium- and large-sized private sector organizations in 29 countries and territories, […]
Canadian employers are projecting an average base salary increase of 3.6 per cent in 2025, a percentage that increases to 3.9 per cent among British Columbia-based employers, according to a new survey by Eckler Ltd. The survey, which polled 500 Canadian organizations across several sectors and industries, found while the average increase is lower than last […]
While three-quarters (76 per cent) of benefits plan members agreed their employer’s workplace culture or environment encourages health and wellness, plan sponsors were more enthusiastic, with 87 per cent agreeing, according to the 2024 Benefits Canada Healthcare Survey. While 24 per cent of plan members disagreed their workplace culture encourages health and wellness, that percentage rose […]