persons with disabilities – Benefits Canada.com https://www.benefitscanada.com Canada's most influential pension and benefits publication for decision-makers Tue, 07 May 2024 13:02:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.8 Workers from equity-deserving groups say they’re paid less, receive fewer opportunities: survey https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/workers-from-equity-deserving-groups-say-theyre-paid-less-receive-fewer-opportunities-survey/ Mon, 08 Apr 2024 13:00:44 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=153984 North American employees who are part of equity-deserving groups continue to report shortfalls in salary and advancement opportunities compared to other workers, according to a new survey by the Robert Walters Group. The survey, which polled 6,000 workers, found 72 per cent more men than women said they earn a salary of $55,000 or more. […]

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]]> Workers with disabilities face lack of support from employers, colleagues: survey https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-wellness/workers-with-disabilities-face-lack-of-support-from-employers-colleagues-survey/ Mon, 04 Mar 2024 14:00:20 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=152574 More than half (54 per cent) of workers with disabilities don’t feel enabled by their employer to “reach their full potential in the workplace,” according to a survey from George Brown College. The survey, which polled more than 900 Canadian workers with disabilities, found just a third (32 per cent) said their employer was very […]

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]]> Feds launching web tool to track representation, pay disparity for women, minorities https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/feds-launching-web-tool-to-track-representation-pay-disparity-for-women-minorities/ Tue, 06 Feb 2024 20:00:40 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=151654 The federal government has launched a new pay transparency website to better illustrate how women, visible minorities, people with disabilities and Indigenous Peoples are represented and paid at federally regulated private sector employers. The new site, called Equi’Vision, provides a visualization that allows users to compare data on workforce representation rates and pay gaps experienced […]

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]]> Tax credit could ensure national dental-care plan doesn’t displace employer-sponsored coverage: expert https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-benefits/tax-credit-could-ensure-national-dental-care-plan-doesnt-displace-employer-sponsored-coverage-expert/ Wed, 17 Jan 2024 14:00:40 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=150492 With the new Canadian Dental Care Plan rolling out, it’s critical that it doesn’t displace existing employer-sponsored dental coverage, says Stephen Frank, president and chief executive officer of the Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association. He believes a tax credit would be an optimal solution that would go a long way towards encouraging employers not […]

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]]> My Take: DEI in the workplace begins with re-thinking recruitment processes https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/my-take-dei-in-the-workplace-begins-with-re-thinking-recruitment-processes/ Wed, 10 Jan 2024 14:00:01 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=149675 Achieving a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace requires a multi-pronged approach that ensures inclusion is embedded into business practices, beginning with traditional recruitment practices. After the social justice movement of 2020 in response to the death of George Floyd, employers across the globe pledged to address systemic racism in the workplace. Indeed, many Canadian employers […]

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]]> Amazon Canada supporting Edmonton-based deaf workers through employee education, training https://www.benefitscanada.com/human-resources/hr-communication/amazon-canada-supporting-edmonton-based-deaf-workers-through-employee-education-training/ Thu, 16 Nov 2023 14:00:32 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=147233 Amazon Canada is supporting deaf employees at its Edmonton fulfilment centre through enhanced accessibility measures and manager training. The online retailer’s site-specific initiatives include classes in American Sign Language, the addition of supplementary ASL videos on its intranet and designated safety vests that communicate deaf employees’ status to other workers. Amazon is also increasing its […]

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]]> Survey finds unlimited vacation a top driver of employee belonging, engagement https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/survey-finds-unlimited-vacation-a-top-driver-of-employee-belonging-engagement/ Wed, 15 Nov 2023 14:00:06 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=147091 Employees who have unlimited vacation are 43 per cent more likely to feel a sense of belonging at work, according to a new survey by Achievers Solutions Inc. The survey, which polled more than 3,500 employees in Australia, Canada, Singapore, the U.K. and the U.S., found employees with unlimited vacation also reported higher levels of […]

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]]> 48% of Canadian employers feel pressure to meet DEI targets when hiring: survey https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/48-of-canadian-employers-feel-pressure-to-meet-dei-targets-when-hiring-survey/ Fri, 10 Nov 2023 20:00:19 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=146921 Half (48 per cent) of Canadian employers say they feel pressure to meet diversity, equity and inclusion requirements when hiring new candidates, according to a new survey by the Harris Poll on behalf of Express Services Inc. The survey, which polled more than 500 employers, found two-thirds (65 per cent) said they prioritize candidates aged […]

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]]> Women holding more board seats, but overall diversity still lagging: report https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/women-holding-more-board-seats-but-overall-diversity-still-lagging-report/ Mon, 16 Oct 2023 13:00:04 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=145367 Among Canadian companies providing disclosure for 2023, women held 29 per cent of board seats, up from 26 per cent in 2022, according to Osler Hoskin & Harcourt LLP’s latest diversity report. The report tracked companies subject to the Canada Business Corporations Act that disclosed the number of women, Indigenous peoples and visible minorities represented […]

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]]> BDO partnering with NGOs to address workplace accessibility gaps https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/bdo-partnering-with-ngos-to-address-workplace-accessibility-gaps/ Tue, 26 Sep 2023 13:00:03 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=143973 BDO Canada is partnering with two non-governmental organizations to address accessibility gaps within the workplace. The consultancy is working with the Institute for Research and Development on Inclusion and Society to develop a dedicated accessibility engagement audit tool, which will allow employers to answer questions related to their accessibility initiatives and see where they need to improve, […]

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