Almost a third (30%) of U.K. employers have a defined wellness strategy in place for their employees, according to new research by the Reward & Employee Benefits Association. Its Employee Wellness Research 2016: How wellness strategies are growing in the UK, published in association with Punter Southall Health & Protection, found that 80% of these wellness strategies were launched in […]
Employers that provide health and wellness benefits for retirees will want to make sure they keep an eye on a number of changes to the Ontario Drug Benefit program announced in the budget on Feb. 25. “They will want to make sure they look at their plans to avoid having to pay twice, and that […]
Educating employees about their benefits is a high priority for 65% of North American organizations, according to new research by the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans. Its Benefits Communication Survey Results, which polled Canadian and U.S. employers, found that, despite prioritizing benefits communication, only 19% of employers surveyed said their employees have a high […]
During its announcement of the 2016 Ontario Budget on Feb. 25, the provincial government said it’s on track to ensure that, by 2020, all eligible Ontario employees will be covered by a comparable workplace pension plan or the ORPP. While elements of the ORPP’s design were announced in January 2016, the government said it will outline further […]
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 that have exceptional workplace diversity and inclusiveness programs. The selection committee reviews these programs to determine how they compare to other employers in the same field, addressing five major employee groups: […]
The Association of Canadian Pension Management is hoping to see a series of pension consultations announced by the Ontario government when it shares the details of its 2016 Budget on Thursday. In its fall statement, Building Ontario Up, announced on Nov. 26, the provincial government said it would focus on a series of initiatives to […]
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, compared to 30% of all age groups, according to a new survey. The ADP Canada Sentiment Survey also found that 25% are seeking a pay rise, while 12% are seeking a […]
More than half (57%) of Canadian employers have not implemented a mental health strategy in their workplaces, according to a new report published by The Conference Board of Canada. The report, Healthy Brains at Work: Employer-Sponsored Mental Health Benefits and Programs, which is co-sponsored by SCM Health Solutions, surveyed 239 Canadian employers. Read: 66% of employees with mental health issues […]
More than two-thirds (67%) of U.S. employees said participation in workplace wellness programs increased their engagement in their employer’s mission and goals, according to new research. The Wellness Effect: The Impact of Workplace Programs, published by Humana and The Economist Intelligence Unit, surveyed more than 200 U.S.-based HR executives and managers, as well as 500 full-time […]
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 and treatment. The province’s strategy was first introduced on Feb. 2 and was approved Thursday. Read: Ontario to introduce employer resources to prevent PTSD among first responders The Supporting Ontario’s First Responders […]