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 […]
Relay Financial Technologies Inc. is supporting employee well-being and engagement with a range of perks. The offerings are covered through the financial technology company’s wellness account and include pet insurance, dog-walking and house-cleaning services and meal delivery. Read: Employers relying on benefits, perks to attract, retain talent in 2026: report Jenna Smallfield, Relay’s senior director […]
When employee mental health is impacted due to traumatic world events, employers can provide support by highlighting available resources and fostering a sense of community through employee resource groups, says Mark Harrison, founder of the MH3 Collective. One prominent example is the ongoing Immigration and Customs Enforcement situation in the U.S., which is impacting the […]
Nearly half (49 per cent) of U.S. female employees have stymied their career ambitions because of caregiving responsibilities, compared to just 32 per cent of men, according to a new survey by leave management platform Sparrow. The survey, which polled more than 300 U.S. employees, found 27 per cent of women said they conceal caregiving […]
A smooth return to office begins with clarity around the purpose of time in the office, as well as meaningful leadership presence, says Courtney Elling, future-proofed workplaces for real estate lead at Cisco Systems Inc. “Employees are most motivated to come in for activities that truly benefit from being in person, such as collaboration, brainstorming […]
An article on how winter weather impacts employers’ return-to-office and hybrid work policies 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: 1. Winter weather exposing cracks in return-to-office flexibility: expert 2. Tribunal rules employer’s conduct creating emotional discomfort […]
A series of major winter storms that shut down highways, closed schools and prompted travel warnings across parts of Ontario is renewing scrutiny of how employers apply return-to-office policies during emergency situations. During a severe snowstorm earlier this month, an internal memo sent to Ontario public servants by the provincial Ministry of Transportation indicated they […]
Nearly nine in 10 (86 per cent) Canadian chief human resources officers say their influence is at an all-time high, as human resources becomes a central driver of productivity, talent strategy and business performance heading into 2026, according to a new survey by International Workplace Group. The survey, which polled more than 260 CHROs, found […]
With many companies mandating returns to onsite offices, a disconnect has been gradually building in how employers are approaching remote and hybrid work versus their employees. According to Benefits Canada’s 2025 Future of Work Survey, nearly half (48 per cent) of employees reported working fully onsite, while roughly a third (33 per cent) were in […]
The new year will bring some big changes to the rules on in-office work for many employees across the country — including tens of thousands of provincial government staff in Ontario and Alberta who will be required back in the office full time. As of Jan. 5, Ontario provincial government employees will be expected to […]