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Majority of HR leaders believe benefits, retirement offerings meeting needs of all: survey

The majority of human resources professionals said they believe their organizations’ current benefits and retirement offerings are meeting the needs of a diverse workforce, according to…

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  • October 29, 2021 October 29, 2021
  • 09:00
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Plan sponsors, members embracing virtual health-care services: survey

Roughly two-fifths (41 per cent) of plan sponsors reported offering virtual health-care services through their benefits plan, according to the 2021 Benefits Canada Healthcare Survey. Among…

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  • October 28, 2021 October 27, 2021
  • 09:00

3M Canada wins mental-health award for refreshing support during pandemic

Refreshing and re-communicating its mental-health program during the coronavirus pandemic led to 3M Canada’s win at the 2021 Workplace Benefits Awards on Oct. 14. Back…

Mental health spiralling as 35% of employees consider leaving job: survey

More than a third (35 per cent) of employees said they’re considering leaving their job or are unsure about whether to stay with their company,…

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  • October 28, 2021 October 28, 2021
  • 09:00
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Employers enhancing mental-health benefits over next three years, finds survey

Over the next three years, 67 per cent of plan sponsors said they anticipate investing money and/or staff resources in wellness areas outside of their…

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  • October 27, 2021 October 26, 2021
  • 09:00

Unilever wins award for expansive approach to DEI amid pandemic

Unilever Canada Inc.’s fulsome approach to diversity, equity and inclusion led to its win in the diversity program category at Benefits Canada’s 2021 Workplace Benefits Awards on…

SSENSE snags award for tailored communications of benefits plan redesign

SSENSE’s eye-catching and inclusive communications of its redesigned benefits plan launch was recognized at Benefits Canada’s 2021 Workplace Benefits Awards on Oct. 14. The Montreal-based fashion retailer won…

What health benefits top wish list for Canadian plan members, sponsors?

Plan sponsors and plan members have diverging opinions on where benefits dollars are best spent, according to the 2021 Benefits Canada Healthcare Survey. The survey found…

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  • October 25, 2021 October 26, 2021
  • 09:00

Top 5 HR, pension and benefits stories of the week

Our story revealing the employers that took the top spots at the 2021 Workplace Benefits Awards was the most-read story over the past week on BenefitsCanada.com. Here…

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  • October 22, 2021 October 21, 2021
  • 09:00

Pandemic taking toll on employee mental, physical health: survey

As the coronavirus pandemic drags on, it’s dragging down plan members mental and physical health, according to the 2021 Benefits Canada Healthcare Survey. About a third…

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  • October 22, 2021 October 22, 2021
  • 09:00

Samsung snags award for health, wellness program for all life stages

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.’s comprehensive employee health and wellness strategy scored it a win at Benefits Canada‘s 2021 Workplace Benefits Awards on Oct. 14. The technology company won…

Pandemic shifting benefits plan challenges for sponsors, members: Benefits Canada survey

Canadian health benefits plan members’ top stressors have shifted to reflect the new work environments created by the coronavirus pandemic, according to the 2021 Benefits…

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  • October 21, 2021 October 21, 2021
  • 09:00
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Cost of U.S. employer benefits rising 5% in 2022, finds survey

The cost of employer-provided health benefits in the U.S. is expected to increase by an average of five per cent in 2022 to more than…

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  • October 20, 2021 October 20, 2021
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3M Canada nets health, wellness award for long-term focus

3M Canada’s long-term focus on helping employees “refresh, re-energize and feel well” secured the company a win at Benefits Canada’s 2021 Workplace Benefits Awards on Oct. 14.…

Shopify wins award for ‘digital by design’ employee health, wellness strategy

Shopify Inc. was awarded for its digital-first employee health and wellness strategy at Benefits Canada‘s 2021 Workplace Benefits Awards on Oct. 14. The technology company won the…

Toronto seafood market engaging employees with profit-sharing plan, health benefits

A Toronto-based seafood market is using its benefits and compensation offerings to engage employees in an industry hit particularly hard by the coronavirus pandemic. David…

Unilever awarded for holistic approach to supporting employees amid pandemic

Unilever Canada’s holistic approach to supporting employees’ health and well-being throughout the coronavirus pandemic scored the company a win at Benefits Canada’s 2021 Workplace Benefits…

U.S. employers expecting health benefits costs to rise 4.7% in 2022: survey

Employers in the U.S. expect health benefits costs to rise 4.7 per cent on average in 2022 compared to 2021, according to a new survey…

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  • October 15, 2021 October 15, 2021
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Who are the winners of the 2021 Workplace Benefits Awards?

Benefits Canada is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2021 Workplace Benefits Awards. At a virtual roundtable and awards ceremony on Thursday, 23 finalists gathered to discuss their leading benefits and…

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  • October 15, 2021 October 15, 2021
  • 09:05

Top 5 HR, pension and benefits stories of the week

A look at a survey finding employees are prioritizing workplace benefits plans amid an increasingly competitive job market took the top spot as the most-read story…

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  • October 15, 2021 October 15, 2021
  • 09:00
Editorial

Editorial: Chronic disease, mental health in spotlight as pandemic surges on

With the Delta variant leading the coronavirus pandemic in a renewed surge, employers continue to have a surplus of challenges, regardless of whether or not…

How Rolls Royce Canada is reducing drug plan costs while maintaining benefits offering

As innovative medicines become more widely covered in workplace drug plans, employers are tasked with finding new ways to control costs while ensuring members receive…

Employers leveraging benefits, flexibility to prevent pandemic surge in disability claims

During the height of the coronavirus pandemic, the Ottawa Community Housing Corp. battened down the hatches and focused on addressing any absence management issues before…

Supporting employees with chronic conditions amid pandemic-fueled delays to care

As the country began shutting down to focus on beating back the coronavirus at the height of the pandemic in March 2020, people with chronic…

Q&A with SAP Canada’s Megan Smith

SAP Canada Inc.’s vice-president and head of human resources talks embracing flexible working, keeping the “human” in HR and winter sports. Q. What top challenges…