Telus Health is promoting diversity and sharing the beauty of Black cultures through its latest Black History Month campaign. Every February, the organization spotlights Black-led businesses through an integrated campaign featured across its websites, computer lockscreens, social media channels and in more than 220 retail stores. This year, the company chose to highlight Beauty Braids […]
The Alberta Investment Management Corp. has laid off 19 employees and cut their positions, including the role of running its diversity, equity and inclusion program. An AIMCo spokesperson said in an email Tuesday that despite the job cuts, the company remains committed to an equitable and inclusive workplace. Read: Alberta government fires AIMCo CEO, board, […]
Employers that provide opportunities for employees with disabilities are more productive and generate higher revenue, according to a new report by the Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work. It found employers that lead in disability inclusion have reported 1.6-times more revenue and 2.6-times more net income compared to their peers, based on research from Accenture […]
Walmart Inc. is rolling back its diversity, equity and inclusion policies, joining a growing list of major corporations that have done the same after coming under attack by conservative activists. The changes, confirmed by Walmart on Monday, are sweeping and include everything from not renewing a five-year commitment for a racial equity centre set up […]
It’s important for employers to ‘walk the talk’ and ensure their employee well-being efforts are effecting real results and not just an exercise in ‘carewashing,’ said Paula Allen, global leader and vice-president of research and client insights at Telus Health, in an emailed statement to Benefits Canada. Carewashing occurs when companies lag in their efforts to turn their […]
When Jennifer Young, a global human resources business solutions consultant at Manulife Financial Corp., found out she was expecting her first child in 2021, she thought the coronavirus pandemic would pose the biggest challenge to a healthy pregnancy. But, like many parents, her journey into motherhood ended up requiring a circle of care dependent on […]
The B.C. Lottery Corp.’s manager of diversity, inclusion and belonging discusses weaving inclusivity into the fabric of a business, bringing organizations together to share diversity, equity and inclusion best practices and the joy of canine companions and Bollywood. Q: What top challenges do you face in your role? A: Integrating our DEI priorities into the […]
Molson Coors Beverage Co. says it’s dropping its diversity, equity and inclusion policies and taking a “broader view” in which all employees know they’re welcome, but groups representing the LGBTQ2S+ community say the move is a step backward. An internal memo shared by the brewing company with the Canadian Press said Molson Coors’ DEI employee training is […]
Securian Canada’s chief human experience officer discusses weaving inclusivity and employee well-being into the workplace culture, leveraging artificial intelligence to make human resources objectives more impactful and enjoying a tapestry of experiences through world travel. Q: What top challenges do you face in your role? A: Securian Canada was formed from the integration of three […]
An article outlining the implications of a single-payer universal pharmacare system was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this week. Here are the top five human resources, benefits, pension and investmnet stories of the past week: 1. Sounding Board: What plan sponsors should know about pharmacare 2. Meet the 2024 Workplace Benefits Awards judges 3. Mental-health claims by Canadians up […]