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Young Canadian employees have lowest levels of well-being: report

Sadie Janes — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 13:00:28 +0000

Among working generations of Canadians, employees aged 20 to 29 have the lowest general well-being, reporting a score of 46.9 out of 100, according to a new report by Dialogue Health Technologies Inc. The report analyzed data from 6,400 Canadians and uncovered insights across five dimensions of well-being: mood, stress, sleep, activeness and sense of […]

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Nearly a quarter of Canadian workers don’t view their workplace as supportive: survey

Sadie Janes — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 13:00:36 +0000

Nearly a quarter (21 per cent) of Canadian employees say they don’t perceive their workplace as supportive, according to Telus Health’s latest mental-health index. The survey, which polled 3,000 Canadians, found the average mental-health score among those who don’t view their workplace as supportive was 19 points lower than those who said the opposite. Indeed, 45 […]

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Four-day workweek improves employee well-being, retention: expert

Sadie Janes — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 13:00:00 +0000

In the four-day workweek trials that have taken place in Canada and the U.S., there’s evidence that a shorter week can support higher levels of employee health and happiness while reducing burnout, says Grace Tallon, chief operating officer at the Work Time Reduction Center of Excellence. According to a recent survey by the organization, 42 […]

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Survey finds U.S. gen Z employees more likely to expect tailored benefits

Sadie Janes — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 14:00:14 +0000

U.S. generation Z employees are more likely to expect a tailored, year-round benefits experience than other employees, according to a new survey by MetLife Inc. The survey, which polled more than 2,800 employers and more than 5,000 employees, found nearly two-thirds (63 per cent) of gen-Zers said they wish their employer offered more personalized benefits […]

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Employers can use Bell Let’s Talk Day to normalize mental-health discussions, taking leave: expert

Sadie Janes — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 14:00:50 +0000

Employers can use Bell Let’s Talk Day to normalize talking about mental health and reflect on whether they’re ‘walking the talk,’ says Janet Candido, founder and principal at Candido Consulting Group. “Some employers I work with say, ‘Mental health is important to us,’ but then you might see the executive team rolling their eyes when they […]

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Survey finds 47% of Canadian employees say employer’s foreign work policy influences job selection

Sadie Janes — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 14:00:23 +0000

Nearly half (47 per cent) of Canadian employees say a company’s policy on working remotely in a foreign country influences their choice of employer, according to a new survey by travel website Flighthub.com. The survey, which polled more than 2,000 workers, found while millennials were most likely (63 per cent) to agree with this statement, about […]

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How group life insurance can support employee financial, mental wellness

Sadie Janes — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 14:00:39 +0000

A group life insurance policy can support employee financial and mental wellness as they pay off debt, mortgages and other liabilities, says Kevin Dorse, assistant vice-president of strategic communications and public affairs at the Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association. “Knowing they have a confirmed payout amount upon death gives comfort to an employee and […]

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Lululemon’s retirement savings plans, financial literacy initiatives lead to award win

Sadie Janes — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 13:00:50 +0000

Lululemon Athletica Inc.’s extensive financial wellness offerings led to a win at Benefits Canada‘s 2023 Workplace Benefits Awards on Oct. 20. The apparel company won in the Financial wellness category for its Fund Your Future program, which offers financial benefits and resources to support employees in making informed decisions no matter where they are in their financial journey. […]

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Online gig work growing rapidly, but workers lack benefits, retirement plans: report

Sadie Janes — Fri, 08 Sep 2023 13:00:57 +0000

Roughly half of online gig workers across the globe don’t have a retirement plan, a percentage that increases among Venezuelan (73 per cent) and Nigerian (75 per cent) workers, according to a new report by the World Bank Group. The report, based on surveys across 17 countries, found online gig work is growing globally, particularly in the developing world, creating an important […]

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