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Editorial: Viewing pensions, benefits through a DEI lens

bwolfe — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 13:00:34 +0000

While the coronavirus pandemic’s impact on public health and the global economy dominated the news cycle in recent years, there has been no shortage of incidents that draw awareness to social disparities the world over, from the murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor in 2020 to the ongoing discovery of unmarked graves at Canada’s […]

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Head to head: Are employers effectively using monthly awareness campaigns to support year-round DEI efforts?

bwolfe — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 12:59:15 +0000

One consultant says these campaigns are informing employers’ strategic decision-making, while another stresses the importance of ensuring employees understand the reason for marking these occasions. Michelle Grocholsky, founder and chief executive officer, Empowered EDI Many employers are aligning these monthly campaigns to support and advance strategic diversity, equity and inclusion actions. For example, employee storytelling campaigns […]

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How BNP Paribas’ DEI strategy is attracting, supporting diverse talent

bwolfe — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 12:58:17 +0000

While employers in the financial services industry have made some progress in attracting diverse talent across the traditionally male-dominated sector, there’s still a long way to go. To this end, BNP Paribas is widening its talent pool and supporting a diverse workforce through a comprehensive diversity, equity and inclusion strategy that encompasses recruitment, leadership training […]

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A look at what’s next for inclusive employee benefits

Sadie Janes — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 12:57:54 +0000

When looking at the future of inclusive benefits, it’s important for employers to take a holistic approach and ensure their benefits plans offer something for everyone, says Christine Tatham, chief people officer at Redbrick. “Whether you’re a recent university graduate, a parent, single or married, we try to support people wherever they’re at. For us […]

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How the investment strategies of the Maple 8 impact the decisions of medium- and small-sized plan sponsors

bmcgovern — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 12:56:30 +0000

While many of the investment strategies and resources at the disposal of the Maple 8 — Canada’s eight largest public pension plans that represent more than $2.1 trillion in assets under management — are out of reach for medium- and small-sized plan sponsors in the country, the path carved by the most sophisticated investment organizations […]

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2024 Top 100 Pension Funds report: Employees’ financial wellness moving up the agenda for pension plan sponsors

lbailey — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 12:55:32 +0000

When Phillip Kotanidis took over as chief human resources officer at Toronto’s Michael Garron Hospital in 2018, the financial well-being of staff wasn’t exactly high on his agenda. In such a fast-paced and potentially stressful workplace, money matters naturally took a backseat to the physical and mental health of the hospital’s staff, who are members […]

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B.C.’s Municipal Pension Plan focusing on sustainable investments

bmcgovern — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 12:54:40 +0000

Chelsea Kittleson joined British Columbia’s Municipal Pension Plan at a time of change for the investment organization. The MPP’s executive director, who joined the plan sponsor in November 2023, has used her investment and operations background to implement and oversee a three-year strategic plan that includes long-term sustainable investment goals. Read: B.C. Municipal Pension Plan appointing […]

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How employers can support neurodiverse employees

Sadie Janes — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 12:53:13 +0000

Based on multiple studies, it’s estimated that roughly 15 to 20 per cent of the global population is neurodivergent, an umbrella term that includes autism, dyslexia, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and Tourette’s syndrome. With a significant portion of employees identifying as neurodiverse, organizations that aren’t tapping into this talent pool could struggle to remain competitive, says […]

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Q&A with the UPP’s Omo Akintan

lbailey — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 12:52:31 +0000

The University Pension Plan’s chief people officer discusses expanding the talent pool, providing access to personalized and culturally relevant mental-health practitioners and finding time to enjoy the theatre. Q: What top challenges do you face in your role? A: As a new organization responsible for delivering pension security to 40,000 members, we need to attract […]

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Editorial: What a difference four years makes

bwolfe — Fri, 10 May 2024 13:00:23 +0000

Four years ago, as the coronavirus pandemic entered its third month, I unknowingly — and unwittingly — took my first steps towards a new chapter in my career. As a writer for a Canadian travel trade publication, I was suddenly without work as the health crisis brought the global travel industry to a screeching halt. […]

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