Coverage of the 2025 Chronic Disease at Work conference
For the past 10 years, Benefits Canada’s Chronic Disease at Work conference has examined the current trends in chronic disease in Canada and what they mean for…
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Addressing the root cause of chronic diseases by treating obesity
Obesity is one of the most misunderstood diseases, with stigma and judgement contributing to the misconceptions, said Lisa Schaffer, executive director at Obesity Canada, during…
- By: Jordan Tallis
- March 10, 2025 March 11, 2025
- 07:58
What plan sponsors need to know about chronic kidney disease
When a 49-year-old woman attended Dr. Phil McFarlane’s multi-care kidney clinic with polycystic kidney disease, she had multiple health issues, including chronic flank pain and…
- By: Kelsey Rolfe
- March 10, 2025 February 21, 2025
- 07:57
How insulin pumps can improve insulin adherence for plan members with type one diabetes
Most people, while standing in line at a cafe, contemplate whether to get their regular drip coffee or treat themselves to a latte, and whether…
- By: Kelsey Rolfe
- March 10, 2025 February 21, 2025
- 07:55
Back to basics on sleep
Even though humans spend a third of their lives asleep, it’s often taken for granted, but people are waking up to how sleep — or…
- By: Jennifer Paterson
- March 7, 2025 March 6, 2025
- 08:54
Nova Scotia expanding paid domestic violence leave to 5 days
Nova Scotia is increasing paid domestic violence leave from three to five days, effective April 1. The change aims to give employees more time to…
- By: Staff
- March 4, 2025 March 3, 2025
- 09:00
Expert panel: How employers can prepare their benefits plans, support employees amid U.S. tariff threat
Economic uncertainty, including the potential for new U.S. tariffs, is prompting businesses to review their workforce strategies and benefits policies to remain resilient. While employers…
- By: Kenneth MacDonald
- February 28, 2025 February 27, 2025
- 09:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on how remote working positively impacts employees was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five human resources,…
- By: Staff
- February 14, 2025 February 13, 2025
- 09:00
Germany providing leave protection for women experiencing miscarriage
Germany is extending maternity protection for women to include those who have suffered a miscarriage after they’ve entered the 13th week of pregnancy, according to…
- By: Staff
- February 7, 2025 February 6, 2025
- 09:00
What Newfoundland and Labrador-based employers need to know about changes to employee leave legislation
While Newfoundland and Labrador employees who take three or more consecutive days of sick leave are no longer required to provide their employer with a…
- By: Julius Melnitzer
- February 6, 2025 February 5, 2025
- 09:00
2024 Future of Work Summit: Women ‘reducing hours, taking lesser roles’ to manage menopause symptoms
Women over the age of 40 represent a quarter of the Canadian working population, with those between the ages of 45 and 55 the fastest…
- By: Kelsey Rolfe
- January 27, 2025 January 15, 2025
- 07:58
2024 Future of Work Summit: The role of DEI in an evolving employee recruitment environment
A majority (65 per cent) of Canadian employers say they have or are working on implementing a diversity, equity and inclusion policy, while 44 per…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- January 27, 2025 January 15, 2025
- 07:55
How changes to parental, illness leave, job posting requirements could impact Ontario employers
In light of upcoming changes to Ontario’s employment leave policies, as well as new requirements for job postings, it’s important for employers to review and…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- January 23, 2025 January 22, 2025
- 09:00
2024 Face to Face Drug Plan Management Forum: Precision oncology plays critical role in breast cancer treatment
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in Canada, predominantly affecting women, with more than 29,000 diagnoses in 2023. It’s complexity is underscored by more…
- By: Suzanne Lepage
- January 23, 2025 January 15, 2025
- 07:55
My Take: More employer support needed for pregnant employees
With all the focus on women’s health in the workplace in the past year, employers should be providing more support for pregnant employees by improving…
- By: Sadie Janes
- January 7, 2025 January 3, 2025
- 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
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
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
Extendicare, Unifor agreements include multiple benefits gains
The union representing 1,750 employees at Extendicare’s long-term care facilities across Ontario has ratified multiple three-year collective agreements that include benefits gains. The agreements include…
- By: Staff
- December 4, 2024 December 3, 2024
- 15:00
32% of B.C. women say menopause symptoms impact their job in some way: survey
A third (32 per cent) of women employees in British Columbia say menopause symptoms impact their job in some way, according to a new survey…
- By: Staff
- November 18, 2024 November 15, 2024
- 09:00
Q&A with Hoffmann-La Roche’s Rana Kassab
The pharmaceutical company’s director of benefits and recognition discusses the needs of a multigenerational workforce, the role of diversity, equity and inclusion in benefits plans…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- November 15, 2024 November 13, 2024
- 08:53
Amazon supporting Canadian veterans through ERG, employee programs
Amazon Canada is supporting Canadian veterans through a dedicated employee resource group as well as paid leave and various veteran-specific programs. The Warriors at Amazon…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- November 11, 2024 February 7, 2025
- 09:00
Samsung’s multi-faceted well-being strategy leads to award win
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.’s multi-faceted approach to employee well-being took home the top prize in the Health/Wellness Program category for employers with fewer than 1,000…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- November 1, 2024 October 23, 2024
- 09:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article announcing the winners of Benefits Canada‘s 2024 Workplace Benefits Awards was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five…
- By: Staff
- October 25, 2024 October 24, 2024
- 09:00