pay raise – Benefits Canada.com https://www.benefitscanada.com Canada's most influential pension and benefits publication for decision-makers Fri, 03 May 2024 21:03:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.8 Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/top-5-hr-benefits-pension-and-investment-stories-of-the-week-81/ Fri, 03 May 2024 13:00:52 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=155136 A story on how private payers are implementing preferred pharmacy networks to reduce benefits plan costs was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this week. Here are the top five human resources, benefits, pension and investment stories of the past week: 1. More private payers seeking to reduce costs turning to preferred pharmacy networks: expert 2. Chipotle expanding […]

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GreenShield, Unifor agreement includes pension, benefits gains https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-benefits/greenshield-unifor-agreement-includes-pension-benefits-gains/ Fri, 03 May 2024 13:00:16 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=155133 The union representing more than 600 employees at GreenShield Canada in Toronto and Windsor, Ont. has ratified a three-year collective agreement that includes pension and benefits gains, ending a strike that began on March 1. The agreement includes a $1.50 increase to the defined benefit pension plan for each year, bringing employees from a $71 […]

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Younger employees expect a 10% raise if unable to work in a hybrid arrangement: survey https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-wellness/younger-employees-expect-a-10-raise-if-unable-to-work-in-a-hybrid-arrangement-survey/ Fri, 26 Apr 2024 19:00:41 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=154871 Generation Z and millennials say they’d expect a 10 per cent salary increase, on average, if they were unable to work in a hybrid working arrangement, according to a survey by IWG Canada.  The survey, which polled more than 1,000 Canadian adults who work in a flexible, hybrid environment, found an overwhelming majority of gen Z […]

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70% of employers say it’s impossible to offer all benefits demanded by employees: survey https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-benefits/70-of-employers-say-its-impossible-to-offer-all-benefits-demanded-by-employees-survey/ Fri, 19 Apr 2024 13:00:13 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=154414 While employers recognize employee benefits are an important part of attracting and retaining talent, seven in 10 (70 per cent) say it’s impossible to offer all of the benefits that employees are currently demanding, according to a new survey by the Harris Poll on behalf of Express Services Inc. The survey, which polled more than […]

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U.S. employees say paid commutes, salary increase would encourage return to workplace: survey https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/u-s-employees-say-paid-commutes-salary-increase-would-encourage-return-to-workplace-survey/ Fri, 12 Apr 2024 19:00:05 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=154245 The majority (83 per cent) of U.S. employees in a remote working arrangement say they’d be encouraged to return to the office if their commute was paid by their employer, according to a new survey by software company Ringover. The survey, which polled more than 1,000 workers, found a majority of employees would also willingly […]

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Survey finds 57% of Canadian employees would feel happier at work if they got a raise https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/57-of-canadian-employees-would-feel-happier-at-work-if-they-got-a-raise-survey/ Mon, 08 Apr 2024 19:00:33 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=154037 More than half (57 per cent) of Canadian employees say they’d feel happier in the workplace if they got a raise, according to a new survey by ADP Canada Co. The survey, which polled more than 1,200 employees, found roughly a third said a bonus would make them happier (35 per cent) or more vacation […]

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Zayo, Unifor agreement includes pension, benefits gains https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-benefits/zayo-unifor-agreement-includes-pension-benefits-gains/ Tue, 02 Apr 2024 13:00:07 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=153782 The union representing 120 employees working across Canada for U.S. telecommunications company Zayo Group has ratified a four-year collective agreement that includes pension and benefits gains. Unifor Local 2000A was able to protect and maintain the company’s defined benefit pension plan; however, the employee contribution will increase from three per cent to 4.5 per cent. […]

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71% of Canadian employees considering leaving their jobs in 2024: survey https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/71-of-canadian-employees-considering-leaving-their-jobs-in-2024-survey/ Mon, 25 Mar 2024 13:00:50 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=153514 Nearly three-quarters (71 per cent) of employees in Canada are considering leaving their current jobs and exploring better opportunities elsewhere this year, according to a new survey by Hays PLC. The survey, which polled 4,500 respondents, found among workers planning to stay at their current jobs, a quarter (25 per cent) said they’d consider leaving […]

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58% of Canadian employees prefer a hybrid or remote work arrangement: survey https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/58-of-canadian-employees-prefer-a-hybrid-or-remote-work-arrangement-survey/ Wed, 13 Mar 2024 13:00:13 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=153060 More than half (58 per cent) of Canadian employees say they prefer to work in a hybrid arrangement (33 per cent) or fully remotely (25 per cent), according to a new survey by LinkedIn Corp. The survey, which polled more than 2,600 employees, found 39 per cent said they prefer to work mostly onsite, either […]

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65% of women employees concerned about receiving inadequate pay increases: survey https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/65-of-women-employees-concerned-about-receiving-inadequate-pay-increases-survey/ Fri, 08 Mar 2024 14:00:08 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=152856 Nearly two-thirds (65 per cent) of women say inadequate compensation increases is their biggest concern in 2024, according to a new survey by Robert Half Canada Inc. The survey, which polled more than 760 workers, also found three-quarters (75 per cent) of women cited wider economic changes as a major concern. It’s important for employers […]

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