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Ontario Budget: WSIB reductions, income testing for benefits, streamlined benefits for the education sector

Ontario Budget: WSIB reductions, income testing for benefits, streamlined benefits for the education sector

During its 2016 budget announcement on Feb. 25, the Ontario government also clarified its plans for reducing future WSIB premiums, continuing its review of benefits…

  • By: Staff
  • February 25, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 17:45
Ontario Budget: Government continues to consult on target benefit plans

Ontario Budget: Government continues to consult on target benefit plans

The Ontario government said it will continue to consult on all aspects of a target benefit multi-employer pension plans framework, including funding rules. In its…

  • By: Staff
  • February 25, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 17:08
Ontario Budget: Final report on modernization of pension plans to come this spring

Ontario Budget: Final report on modernization of pension plans to come this spring

A final report on modernizing and increasing accountability around the regulations of financial services and pension plans in Ontario is set to be released in…

  • By: Staff
  • February 25, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 16:51
Which Canadian employers are best for diversity?

Which Canadian employers are best for diversity?

BC Hydro, Dentons, Home Depot, National Bank, City of Ottawa and SaskTel are among Canada’s best employers for diversity. Canada’s Best Diversity Employers 2016 list recognizes employers across Canada…

40% of organizations don’t have an HR analytics strategy

40% of organizations don’t have an HR analytics strategy

More than two-thirds (40%) of U.S. organizations don’t have an HR analytics strategy, according to research by PwC US in conjunction with Oxford Economics. Its Annual…

  • By: Staff
  • February 25, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 09:30
Employee benefits plan design: Five reasons for change

Employee benefits plan design: Five reasons for change

Employee benefits plan design has changed very little over the last several decades. Sure, there have been subtle tweaks over the years, but the basic plan design…

Are you one of Canada’s top employers?

Are you one of Canada’s top employers?

Applications are now open for the annual Canada’s Top 100 Employers competition. Past winners of the honour come from a wide range of industries and include Air…

  • By: Staff
  • February 24, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 08:25
Does Low Volatility Investing Work?

Does Low Volatility Investing Work?

How high-volatility realities are driving the low vol trend

  • By: Staff
  • February 24, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 07:02
OCC calls for offset measures to support transition to ORPP

OCC calls for offset measures to support transition to ORPP

The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) is calling on the government of Ontario to support employers in the transition to the Ontario Retirement Pension Plan…

  • By: Staff
  • February 23, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 09:50
70% of employees wouldn’t return to a former employer

70% of employees wouldn’t return to a former employer

The majority (87%) of HR managers said they would welcome a returning employee who left on good terms, but 70% of employees said it’s unlikely…

  • By: Staff
  • February 23, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 09:00
Despite difficult economy, Canadians want to change jobs

Despite difficult economy, Canadians want to change jobs

More than half (55%) of Canadian employees aged 18 to 34 would like to change jobs, start a business or return to school this year,…

Canadian pension plans finished 2015 with 5.4% return rate: report

Canadian pension plans finished 2015 with 5.4% return rate: report

Canadian pension plans finished 2015 in positive territory with an annual return rate of 5.4%, according to a report by RBC Investor & Treasury Services.…

  • By: Staff
  • February 19, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 09:12
Ontario introduces PTSD legislation for first responders

Ontario introduces PTSD legislation for first responders

Ontario has introduced legislation that will create a presumption that post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) diagnosed in first responders is work-related, leading to faster access to resources…