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,…
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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
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
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
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
Survey finds 61% of U.S. employers have formal onsite work policy
Almost two-thirds (61 per cent) of U.S. employers have implemented a formal policy that requires employees in the office for a minimum number of days…
- By: Staff
- December 16, 2024 December 13, 2024
- 09:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article about the National Institute on Ageing’s report on missing pension plan members was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the…
- By: Staff
- December 13, 2024 December 12, 2024
- 09:00
Editorial: Challenges and opportunities amid an increasingly imbalanced generational divide
The keynote session at Benefits Canada’s 2024 Defined Contribution Investment Forum warned that the failure to plan for the ‘boomer bulge’ is affecting private and…
- By: Jennifer Paterson
- December 13, 2024 December 12, 2024
- 08:59
How Hydro Ottawa’s pre-retiree engagement strategy is supporting financial wellness, retirement readiness
When Hydro Ottawa was preparing for its first wave of retiring baby boomers in 2011, it began working on a strategy to mitigate the subsequent…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- December 13, 2024 December 12, 2024
- 08:57
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
Five Canadian cities ranked among world’s top locations for work-life balance: report
Several Canadian cities rank among the best global locations for work-life balance, according to a new report by Mercer. The report ranked cities according to…
- By: Staff
- December 12, 2024 December 12, 2024
- 15:00
Majority of North American employers linking employee productivity to total rewards strategy in 2025: survey
Three-quarters (75 per cent) of Canadian employers and 66 per cent of U.S. employers say employee productivity is a key focus for 2025, with most…
- By: Staff
- December 12, 2024 December 11, 2024
- 09:00
55% of women employees want to improve financial literacy: survey
More than half (55 per cent) of women employees say they want to improve their financial literacy, compared to 52 per cent of all workers,…
- By: Staff
- December 10, 2024 December 11, 2024
- 15:00
31% of Canadian employees rely on gig work to help cover expenses: survey
A third (31 per cent) of Canadian employees say they rely on gig work in some capacity to help cover regular expenses, according to a…
- By: Staff
- December 9, 2024 December 6, 2024
- 15:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on the impact of Canadian pension income on federal and provincial tax revenues was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here…
- By: Staff
- December 6, 2024 December 5, 2024
- 09:00
How employers can support employee financial wellness during the holidays
With the return of the holiday shopping season, employees may be tempted to spend more than they planned, despite the rising cost in living. According…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- December 5, 2024 December 4, 2024
- 09:00
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
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on employees’ views of employer-sponsored benefits plans was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five human resources,…
- By: Staff
- November 29, 2024 November 28, 2024
- 09:00