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How the coronavirus pandemic shifted employees’ retirement planning strategies

A global shutdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic gave Canadians an increase of unanticipated savings that led to a short period of stronger retirement savings…

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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on how flexible retirement savings plans can help employees retire early was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the…

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  • April 25, 2025 April 24, 2025
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How mental-health leave can support employee well-being

Despite a fear of repercussions, more adults are recognizing that stepping back from work to deal with emotional burdens or psychological conditions that get in…

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Flexible savings plans, employer matching allowing employees to retire earlier than planned: survey

Flexible retirement savings plans and employer matching can potentially provide lower-income workers with earlier retirement options despite the rising cost of living, according to a…

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  • April 21, 2025 April 17, 2025
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B.C. amendment will stop employers from asking for ‘unnecessary’ sick notes

Changes to British Columbia’s employment standards legislation to no longer allow employers to require sick notes for short term absences are welcome after a decade…

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How employers can alleviate employee burnout amid global economic volatility

Amid global economic volatility contributing to reduced hiring, rising rates of employee burnout aren’t surprising, says Tara Parry, director of permanent placement services at Robert…

Majority of Canadian employers planning to benchmark benefits plan to remain competitive: survey

The majority (91 per cent) of Canadian employers are planning to benchmark their benefits plan against market practices to remain competitive, with half (49 per…

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  • April 16, 2025 April 11, 2025
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40% of Canadian employees under constant stress: survey

Two-fifths (40 per cent) of Canadian employees say they feel constantly stressed out, according to Telus Health’s latest mental-health index. The survey, which polled roughly…

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  • April 15, 2025 April 14, 2025
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Canadians taking fewer holidays, earning less in 2020: report

Survey finds prolonged unemployment impacting workers’ skills, mental health

Extended periods of unemployment are impacting workers’ skills and mental health while making it more difficult for employers to fill open roles, according to a…

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  • April 14, 2025 April 14, 2025
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64% of ‘sandwich generation’ employees have experienced depression, anxiety: report

Two-thirds (64 per cent) of global employees in the ‘sandwich generation’— defined as those who are caring for young children and ageing parents — say…

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  • April 14, 2025 April 10, 2025
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on a survey that found four in 10 employees have taken mental-health leave was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here…

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  • April 4, 2025 April 3, 2025
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Auto features in DC pension plans supporting employee financial wellness, retirement readiness: report

The use of automatic features in U.S. defined contribution pension plans is supporting employee financial well-being and retirement readiness, according to a new report by…

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  • April 3, 2025 March 31, 2025
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How Dufferin County is minimizing microaggressions in the workplace

While microaggressions — intentional or unintentional verbal or nonverbal acts toward a person that reinforces stereotypes — are unfortunately common in many workplaces, the municipal…

Employees reporting less collaboration, more confrontation from colleagues: survey

Roughly a third of employees say their colleagues are less collaborative (29 per cent) and more confrontational (28 per cent) compared to three years ago,…

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  • April 1, 2025 March 31, 2025
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Survey finds 27% of Canadian employees say financial stress impacts productivity

Two-thirds (65 per cent) of Canadian employees say they’re stressed about their finances and a quarter (27 per cent) say this stress impacts their productivity…

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  • April 1, 2025 April 1, 2025
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How managers, employees can increase their ‘adaptability quotient’ in an unpredictable world

People leaders who are looking to improve their ‘adaptability quotient’ amid the ongoing U.S.-Canada trade war can draw upon lessons learned during the coronavirus pandemic,…

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Survey finds four in 10 employees have taken mental-health leave

Half (51 per cent) of employers say mental-health leaves of absence are increasing and four in 10 employees said they’ve taken a leave of absence…

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  • March 28, 2025 March 25, 2025
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All generations of employees embracing flexible work since start of pandemic: survey

While generation Z and millennial employees report the highest levels of satisfaction from flexible working arrangements, employees across all generations have increasingly embraced flexible work…

2025 Workplace Benefits Awards to open on March 31

Calling all employers and plan sponsors — the 2025 Workplace Benefits Awards will open for entries on Monday, March 31. This year, Benefits Canada is…

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Nestle, Unifor agreement includes pension, benefits gains

The union representing workers at Nestle’s London, Ont. ice cream production facility ratified a new three-year agreement that includes pension and benefits gains. The agreement…

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  • March 24, 2025 March 21, 2025
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How employers can manage employee expectations amid shifting workplaces, duties

When Nikelle Inman started a new job coaching first-generation college students, she looked forward to meeting with them one-on-one to talk about how to surmount…

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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on how employers can support employees’ mental health amid the ongoing threat of U.S. tariffs was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past…

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  • March 21, 2025 March 20, 2025
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Survey finds disconnect between U.K. employers, employees over impact of benefits plans

While two-thirds (67 per cent) of U.K. employers say their benefits package has had a positive impact on the overall well-being of employees, fewer than…

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  • March 20, 2025 March 20, 2025
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CIA supporting retirement readiness with new employer resources

The Canadian Institute of Actuaries is supporting employers with a new resource that focuses on the importance of early and proactive retirement planning. The resource…

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76% of CAP sponsors prioritizing employee financial resilience, retirement readiness: survey

Three-quarters (76 per cent) of Canadian capital accumulation plan sponsors say employees’ financial resilience and retirement readiness are the main reasons they’re modernizing their plan,…

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  • March 19, 2025 March 18, 2025
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