The hospitality company’s pension and benefits manager discusses gen Z in the workforce, student debt repayment programs and family vacations. Q: What new programs or initiatives are you looking to implement? A: We’re considering providing more flexibility and inclusive benefits in our health coverage, family support program and paid leave plans to better meet the […]
Several Canadian cities rank among the best global locations for work-life balance, according to a new report by Mercer. The report ranked cities according to the practicalities of daily life for international talent and their families. It ranked Vancouver as the best city for work-life balance in North America and No. 7 globally. Four other […]
A third (31 per cent) of Canadian employees say they rely on gig work in some capacity to help cover regular expenses, according to a new survey by ADP Canada. The survey, which polled more than 1,200 employees, found among gig workers, 17 per cent said gig work is their primary source of income for […]
With the return of the holiday shopping season, employees may be tempted to spend more than they planned, despite the rising cost in living. According to a recent survey by Deloitte Canada, Canadians plan to spend, on average, $1,478 for the holidays this year, up 10 per cent — or $131 — from 2023 but […]
While nine in 10 (85 per cent) employers that reported decreased employee productivity over the past year cited burnout as a major problem, investing in retirement benefits appears to have a positive impact on these issues, according to a new survey by the Angus Reid Group on behalf of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan. […]
During the coronavirus pandemic, McCarthy Tétrault elevated its well-being program and made sure employees had access to the resources they needed. But within a couple of years, Rita Apa (pictured right), the law firm’s chief human resources officer, said her team realized it was “deploying tactics instead of truly developing and implementing a coherent wellness […]
A significant share of Canadians with diabetes struggle to keep their glucose levels in check, a worrying trend given the growing prevalence of diabetes in the country. Roughly 75 per cent of Canadians who use insulin to manage their diabetes — and 40 per cent of those who don’t — aren’t hitting their glucose targets, […]
Canadians employees aged 20 to 29 continue to have the lowest general well-being, with a score of 46.3 out of 100, according to a new report by Dialogue Health Technologies Inc. The report, which analyzes data across five dimensions of well-being — including mood, stress, sleep, activeness and sense of purpose — found Canadians’ average well-being has […]
While seven in 10 (70 per cent) Canadian employees say their employer does a good job of fostering a safe and trusting environment that encourages honest communication, they may still feel uncomfortable talking about issues that affect their work, according to a new survey by the Harris Poll on behalf of Express Services Inc. The […]
The percentage of claimants filing claims for obesity drugs increased by 43 per cent in 2023, according to a new report by GreenShield. The report, which analyzed the insurer’s 2023 claims data, found diabetes medications saw a 13 per cent increase in cost, accounting for nine per cent of total drug costs in 2023. There […]