Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on declining mental health among Canadian workers was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five human resources,…
Top Stories in Benefits
Survey finds student loan repayment programs on the rise in U.S.
The majority (92 per cent) of U.S. employers offer some sort of educational benefit, with the most common being tuition assistance/repayment programs, according to a…
- By: Staff
- January 2, 2025 December 20, 2024
- 09:00
Expert panel: Communication, technology shaping employers’ mental-health strategies in 2025
Heading into 2025, the workplace mental-health landscape in Canada continues to transform and grow. Employers continue to recognize that prioritizing mental health is a critical…
- By: Katharine Coons
- January 2, 2025 January 1, 2025
- 09:00
Top 10 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of 2024
From the unlocking of pension benefits in Nova Scotia to new pay transparency rules in Ontario, stories about pension and employment legislation caught the eyes…
- By: Staff
- December 23, 2024 December 19, 2024
- 09:00
Why employers should have a policy addressing political discourse in the office
In an increasingly polarized world, discussing politics in the workplace can be harmful to employees and negatively impact company culture, says Jasmine Escalera, a career…
- By: Lauren Bailey
- December 23, 2024 December 20, 2024
- 09:00
Canadian workers’ mental health on the decline, driven by financial anxiety: survey
The mental health of Canadian workers has dropped below levels last seen at the start of the coronavirus pandemic, driven by a steep decline in…
- By: Staff
- December 23, 2024 December 19, 2024
- 09:00
How employers can support employees’ mental health during the holidays
Employers can take a proactive role in supporting employee mental health during the holidays through early intervention, communication and making wellness resources easily accessible, says…
- By: Sadie Janes
- December 20, 2024 December 19, 2024
- 09:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on the federal government’s decision to transfer a $1.9 billion public pension surplus to general revenue was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this…
- By: Staff
- December 20, 2024 December 19, 2024
- 09:00
Claims for chronic disease drugs increasing fastest among younger plan members: report
Between 2019 and 2023, chronic disease drug claims increased much faster among younger plan members compared to older generations, according to a new report by…
- By: Staff
- December 19, 2024 December 18, 2024
- 09:00
Eliminating sick notes could remove administrative burden, improve workplace trust: expert
Eliminating sick notes for Canadian employees would help remove the administrative burden for both employers and medical professionals, while also improving workplace trust, says Olivia Cicchini,…
- By: Sadie Janes
- December 18, 2024 December 16, 2024
- 09:00
46% of Canadian employers adding new roles in first half of 2025: survey
Nearly half (46 per cent) of Canadian employers say they plan to add new permanent positions in the first half of 2025, while 49 per…
- By: Staff
- December 17, 2024 December 16, 2024
- 15:00
34% of gen Z Canadians relying on inheritance to meet retirement goals: survey
While a third (34 per cent) of Canadians aged 18 to 34 say an inheritance from their parents is crucial to meeting their retirement goals,…
- By: Staff
- December 16, 2024 December 13, 2024
- 15:00
Webinar: Modelling the cost of inaction in treating obesity in Canada
Treating obesity with all available evidence-based tools ultimately costs less than not treating it, according to panellists during a webinar hosted by Benefits Canada and…
- By: Alison MacAlpine
- December 16, 2024 December 18, 2024
- 09:00
New technologies, industry partnerships stemming the tide of benefits fraud
In 2016, the Toronto Transit Commission sued its insurer for allegedly not having appropriate benefits fraud controls in place to detect unusual trends or patterns.…
- By: Bryan McGovern
- October 11, 2024 October 9, 2024
- 08:56
How plan sponsors can support employees going through a divorce
Going through a divorce can be an extremely stressful and emotional experience and, unsurprisingly, the impacts can spill into the workplace. “[Employees may be] at…
- By: Kelsey Rolfe
- September 13, 2024 September 12, 2024
- 08:54
Sounding Board: What plan sponsors should know about pharmacare
Plan sponsors worried about the expense and sustainability of their drug plan might initially embrace a pharmacare plan, hoping to shift drug costs to a…
- By: Suzanne Lepage and Carolyne Eagan
- June 27, 2024 June 26, 2024
- 09:00
How to streamline benefits plans during a merger or acquisition
When a company is undergoing a merger or acquisition, it’s important to maintain consistency regarding benefits plans and streamline the process as much as possible.…
- By: Sadie Janes
- December 13, 2024 December 12, 2024
- 08:54
Q&A with Marriott Hotels of Canada’s Candice Li
The hospitality company’s pension and benefits manager discusses gen Z in the workforce, student debt repayment programs and family vacations. Q: What new programs or…
- By: Jennifer Paterson
- December 13, 2024 December 12, 2024
- 08:53
So long foosball, hello savings: How work perks are evolving amid the rising cost of living
The workplace programs, tools and supports that employees value have changed over the last four years, leading many employers to pause certain office perks, such…
- By: Lauren Bailey
- December 3, 2024 December 2, 2024
- 09:00
61% of Canadian workers say return-to-workplace mandates impose financial burden: survey
Nearly two-thirds (61 per cent) of Canadian employees say return-to-worksite mandates impose a financial burden, a percentage that increases to 70 per cent among hybrid…
- By: Staff
- May 22, 2024 May 22, 2024
- 15:00
New incentives could boost satisfaction with in-person work, but few employers are making changes
Justin Ryan Horton has two jobs. When he’s not working 24-hour shifts as a firefighter, he’s working as an administrative assistant for a local community…
- By: Wyatte Grantham-Philips, the Associated Press
- November 29, 2023 November 29, 2023
- 15:00
U.S. government launching initiative to encourage more employee ownership
The U.S. Department of Labor is launching an employee ownership initiative to encourage more employers and employees to take advantage of these opportunities. The new…
- By: Staff
- July 26, 2023 July 25, 2023
- 09:00