U.S. employers are increasingly embracing pay transparency, even as regulatory complexities introduced by the federal government present new challenges, according to a new survey by WTW. The survey, which polled nearly 400 employers, found 82 per cent said they’re either communicating, planning or considering communicating individual pay ranges with employees and 79 per cent are […]
Three-quarters (75 per cent) of Canadian employees say they’d be more likely to stay with their current organization if benefits were more personalized and comprehensive, according to a new survey by Hub International Ltd. It found employers aren’t implementing the tailored programs needed to improve retention, despite personalization being a clear priority for employees. The […]
The Ontario Pension Board is reporting an 8.1 per cent investment return for 2024, pushing its net assets under management to $34.1 billion. The one-year return fell short of the OPB’s benchmark (11 per cent), while its five- and 10-year returns were 3.8 per cent and 5.3 per cent, respectively. Global (26.9 per cent) and […]
Nova Scotia is introducing new workplace harassment regulations effective Sept. 1. The legislation will require all provincially regulated employers to adopt a written anti-harassment policy, train staff and review the policy every three years. According to a press release, psychological workplace injuries in Nova Scotia rose to 194 in 2024, up from 150 three years […]
Among Canadian companies that say they’re bracing for a recession (76 per cent), a fifth (22 per cent) say they’ve paused hiring for the remainder of 2025, according to a new survey by the Harris Poll on behalf of Express Services Inc. The survey, which polled more than 500 employers, found nearly a third (30 […]
Nearly half (46 per cent) of respondents said they’re satisfied with their current roles and responsibilities, with work-life balance and flexibility the top contributor to satisfaction, according to a new survey by ADP Canada. The survey, which polled more than 1,200 Canadian employees, found the average happiness score for July was 6.8 out of 10, […]
The late-stage venture and growth investment arm at the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan is investing US$40 million in artificial intelligence-powered human capital management platform Darwinbox. As part of the transaction, the Teachers’ Venture Growth is acquiring a stake in the technology firm through primary and secondary transactions. Darwinbox is driving an impressive adoption rate in the […]
Seven in 10 (72 per cent) of U.S. employees say they’re at least somewhat stressed about their household finances, while a third (34 per cent) say they’re very or extremely stressed, according to a new survey by the Hartford. The survey, which polled more than 700 employers and more than 1,000 employees, found more than […]
Nearly seven in 10 (67 per cent) employees say they’d deliver 20 per cent to 50 per cent more output if they were recognized by their employer more often, according to a new survey by the Achievers Workforce Institute. The survey, which polled 3,600 global employees, found just 23 per cent feel meaningfully recognized at […]
The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan is reporting a 2.1 per cent return halfway through 2025, with net assets increasing to $269.6 billion. In the first half of the year, the investment organization achieved net investment income of $6 billion, which pushed its net assets by $3.3 billion from its year-end figure. Read: Ontario Teachers’ returns […]