Back to basics on menopause support
It has been called “the change.” Menopause. That time, occurring roughly between the ages of 45 and 55, when a female’s reproductive life ends and…
- By: Brooke Smith
- June 23, 2023 June 21, 2023
- 08:52
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Q&A with LCBO’s Lilian Riad-Allen
The crown corporation’s senior director of workplace health, safety and wellness discusses leaning into prevention, mental-health leadership training and reconnecting with nature. Q: What new…
- By: Sadie Janes
- June 23, 2023 June 21, 2023
- 08:50
45% of U.S. employees have higher expectations of employer’s mental-health resources in 2023: survey
Nearly half (45 per cent) of U.S. employees have higher expectations for their employer’s level of workplace mental-health support in 2023 compared to last year,…
- By: Staff
- June 22, 2023 June 21, 2023
- 09:00
Telus’ 2022 Workplace Benefits Awards win reinforcing approach to employee wellness
Telus Communications Inc.’s 2022 Workplace Benefits Awards win is encouraging the company to stay the course when enhancing employee well-being benefits. “We’re not doing it…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- June 21, 2023 June 21, 2023
- 09:00
U of T supporting employee well-being with enhanced gender affirmation coverage
The University of Toronto is supporting employee well-being with enhanced gender affirmation coverage. Heather Boon, acting vice-president of people strategy, equity and culture at U…
- By: Sadie Janes
- June 21, 2023 June 22, 2023
- 09:00
How employers can support LGBTQ2S+ employees’ mental well-being amid challenging times
For LGBTQ2S+ employees and allies, the current news stream is particularly bleak. In recent months, at least 20 U.S. states have enacted laws restricting or…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- June 19, 2023 June 16, 2023
- 09:00
Younger U.S. workers seeking paid time off, flexible work in job search: survey
Two-thirds (65 per cent) of younger U.S. workers say paid time off is the No. 1 employer benefit that influences their job search, followed by…
- By: Staff
- June 16, 2023 June 16, 2023
- 15:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on Saskatchewan’s Public Employees Benefits Agency transition to a not-for-profit corporation was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the last week. Here are…
- By: Staff
- June 16, 2023 June 15, 2023
- 09:00
U.S. employers increasing family, caregiver benefits: survey
U.S. employers are increasing their family and caregiving benefits in 2023, according to a new survey by the Society for Human Resource Management. The survey,…
- By: Staff
- June 16, 2023 June 15, 2023
- 09:00
Deadline extended for the 2023 Workplace Benefits Awards
Benefits Canada is extending the deadline for entering the 2023 Workplace Benefits Awards to Friday, July 7 at 5 p.m. EST. The original industry awards program has been…
- By: Staff
- June 16, 2023 June 15, 2023
- 09:00
Specialty drugs accounting for smaller portion of total eligible claims amount: report
Specialty drugs are accounting for a slightly smaller portion of the total eligible amount for all drug claims, declining from 33.6 per cent in 2021…
- By: Staff
- June 14, 2023 June 15, 2023
- 15:00
70% of global employers seeing ROI on employee well-being programs: survey
More than two-thirds (70 per cent) of global employers say they’re seeing a return on investment from their employee well-being programs, up significantly from 23…
- By: Staff
- June 12, 2023 June 12, 2023
- 15:00
Survey finds 60% of employees say they’d leave current job for one with more inclusive benefits
Sixty per cent of Canadian employees say they’d consider leaving their jobs for a role that offers more inclusive benefits, according to a new survey…
- By: Staff
- June 12, 2023 June 9, 2023
- 09:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on seven questions that employers should ask as the coronavirus pandemic moves into an endemic phase was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over…
- By: Staff
- June 9, 2023 June 8, 2023
- 09:00
U of T, Unifor agreement includes retirement gains, gender affirmation coverage
The union representing 89 employees at the University of Toronto has ratified a two-year agreement that includes retirement and benefits gains, including gender affirmation coverage.…
- By: Sadie Janes
- June 9, 2023 June 8, 2023
- 09:00
38% of U.S. workers cite benefits as No. 1 reason they stay with employer: survey
More than a third (38 per cent) of U.S. employees say benefits are the No. 1 reason they’ve stayed with their current employer, followed by pay…
- By: Staff
- June 8, 2023 June 7, 2023
- 09:00
Expert panel: Seven important questions as pandemic moves into endemic phase
In three short years, the relationship between Canadian employers and employees has changed dramatically as a result of the coronavirus pandemic’s impact on health, finances…
- By: Kim Siddall
- June 6, 2023 June 5, 2023
- 09:00
Just 14% of U.S. women say employer recognizes need for menopause benefits: survey
While half (51 per cent) of peri- and post-menopausal U.S. women say menopause has negatively impacted their work life, just 14 per cent believe their…
- By: Staff
- June 2, 2023 June 2, 2023
- 15:00
Ottawa Community Housing Corp.’s 2022 Workplace Benefits Awards win increasing employee awareness of well-being resources
The Ottawa Community Housing Corp. is continuing to see employee engagement in its health and wellness programs following its win in Benefits Canada’s 2022 Workplace Benefits…
- By: Lauren Bailey
- June 1, 2023 June 1, 2023
- 09:00
Employers taking holistic approach to mental health as coronavirus pandemic wanes: expert
As the coronavirus pandemic switches to an endemic phase, employers are taking a more holistic approach to mental health to make sure everyone is well-equipped…
- By: Sadie Janes
- May 30, 2023 May 29, 2023
- 09:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on American Express Canada’s onsite counselling service was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the last week. Here are the five most popular news…
- By: Staff
- May 26, 2023 May 25, 2023
- 09:00
Amex Canada supporting employee well-being with onsite counselling, enhanced mental-health resources
American Express Canada is supporting employee well-being with onsite counselling and enhanced mental-health resources. Employees can register for free in-office counselling sessions with a registered…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- May 23, 2023 May 23, 2023
- 09:00
Grand River Transit, Unifor agreement includes benefits gains, bereavement leave
The union representing more than 700 employees at Grand River Transit in Waterloo, Ont. has ratified a three-year collective agreement that includes benefits gains. The…
- By: Staff
- May 23, 2023 May 23, 2023
- 09:00
84% of U.S. employees happy at work, but burnout persists: survey
While the majority (84 per cent) of U.S. workers say they’re at least somewhat happy at work, nearly two-thirds (60 per cent) report some level…
- By: Staff
- May 19, 2023 May 19, 2023
- 15:00
Majority of millennial, gen Z workers more likely to stay with employers that provide benefits: survey
More than half of generation Z (56 per cent) and millennial employees (65 per cent) say their current benefits package makes them somewhat more likely to…
- By: Staff
- May 19, 2023 May 18, 2023
- 09:00