Kraft Heinz Canada is reimagining family benefits to reflect a broader, more inclusive definition of caregiving and employee well-being. The company is reframing these benefits by ensuring male employees are seen, supported and included across all life stages. In late 2024, it launched a digital-first health platform offering 24-7 confidential access to expert-led care. The […]
The organization’s chief human resources officer discusses innovative caregiver support, early wage access and how SE Health is tackling workforce housing concerns. Q: What new programs or initiatives are you looking to implement? A: One of the most exciting initiatives we’ve recently launched is a caregiver benefit that’s designed specifically for our employees who are […]
Although seasonal affective disorder is typically linked to the dark days of winter, summer can also bring its own mental-health challenges, including a lesser-known variant often called reverse seasonal depression. Fifteen per cent of Canadians report at least a mild case of seasonal affective disorder in their lifetime, according to the Canadian Psychological Association. While […]
A viral video of a technology company’s chief executive officer and chief people officer appearing together on a stadium ‘kiss cam’ has renewed employer focus on how workplace relationships are managed and the risks they carry. Shortly after the video circulated online last week, both senior leaders were placed on administrative leave and the CEO […]
Despite offering generous benefits packages, many Canadian employers are seeing key benefits go unused or remain effectively invisible to employees, say several experts. A recent report by ADP Canada on employee satisfaction found compensation and benefits scored just 6.1 out of 10, the lowest-rated workplace satisfaction factor among Canadian employees. The gap between what’s offered […]
Employers can provide better support to female employees with caregiving responsibilities by adjusting their benefits strategy and including men in the conversation, says Sarah Kaplan, founding director of the Institute for Gender and the Economy at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management. “We have a system that’s simply not designed for caregivers. Women […]
While they aren’t legally binding, Quebec’s workplace artificial intelligence guidelines offer a roadmap for how existing privacy law will be interpreted and where legal expectations are headed, said Arianne Bouchard, partner and national co-lead of Dentons Canada LLP’s employment and labour group, in an emailed statement to Benefits Canada. “The guidance marks a turning point. […]
At Medavie, employee inclusion isn’t something that gets dusted off every June — it’s embedded in hiring, training, benefits and culture to build trust into the employee experience. “Changing your logo in June without action behind it doesn’t reflect real support,” wrote Jennifer Taylor Oland, the insurance company’s director of customer engagement and belonging, in […]
Employee turnover is taking a significant financial toll on Canadian companies, with nearly one in five hiring managers (17 per cent) saying it costs their organization more than $100,000 annually, according to a new survey by the Harris Poll on behalf of Express Services Inc. The survey, which polled more than 500 employers, found the […]
Every June, rainbows pop up across corporate Canada — it’s a sign that Pride Month is in full swing. But when the calendar flips to July, many of those gestures quietly and abruptly disappear, prompting employees to ask: Was that a meaningful commitment or just another seasonal marketing moment? “The purpose of Pride or Mental […]