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Lululemon’s retirement savings plans, financial literacy initiatives lead to award win

Lululemon Athletica Inc.’s extensive financial wellness offerings led to a win at Benefits Canada‘s 2023 Workplace Benefits Awards on Oct. 20. The apparel company won in the Financial…

  • By: Sadie Janes
  • October 27, 2023 October 26, 2023
  • 09:00

Dalhousie University providing menopause-inclusive workplace through support group, manager training

Dalhousie University is ensuring a menopause-inclusive workplace by offering resources such as a monthly support group for employees and manager training. “We took a leap…

Flight Centre lands win for monthly wellness challenges, health programs for hybrid, remote employees

Flight Centre Travel Group’s holistic approach to employee wellness resulted in a win at Benefits Canada’s 2023 Workplace Benefits Awards on Oct. 20. The company…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • October 26, 2023 October 24, 2023
  • 09:00
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Survey finds U.S. employers are targeting health-care costs, mental health for 2024

More than two-thirds (69 per cent) of U.S. employers say they’re focused on managing health-care plan costs, following a projected cost increase of 6.4 per…

  • By: Staff
  • October 25, 2023 October 24, 2023
  • 09:00

CAA Club Group’s enhanced health benefits, wellness app leads to award win

CAA Club Group’s commitment to supporting employee health and wellness led to a win in the Health/wellness program category for employers with more than 1,000…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • October 25, 2023 October 24, 2023
  • 09:00

Lululemon wins award for holistic absence management programs

Lululemon Athletica Inc.’s holistic approach to absence management led to a win at Benefits Canada’s 2023 Workplace Benefits Awards on Oct. 20. The apparel company won in the…

  • By: Sadie Janes
  • October 24, 2023 October 23, 2023
  • 09:00
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Georgia to pay for gender affirmation care for public employees

The state of Georgia will start paying for gender affirmation care for state employees, public school teachers and former employees covered by a state health…

Who are the winners of the 2023 Workplace Benefits Awards?

Benefits Canada is proud to announce the winners of the 2023 Workplace Benefits Awards. The awards, which were presented at the end of the 2023 Healthy…

57% of U.S. workers experiencing some level of burnout: survey

More than half (57 per cent) of U.S. workers say they’re currently experiencing at least moderate levels of burnout, according to a new report by…

  • By: Staff
  • October 20, 2023 October 19, 2023
  • 15:00
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on how flexible dress codes can support diversity, equity and inclusion was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the last week. Here are the five…

  • By: Staff
  • October 20, 2023 October 19, 2023
  • 09:00

How employers can promote employee health during flu season

The option to work remotely can help employees get through flu season, but employers also need to ensure no one pushes themselves to work while…

  • By: Sadie Janes
  • October 20, 2023 October 19, 2023
  • 09:00

Gen Z workers want to retire at 61, but 99% facing obstacles to saving for retirement: survey

While U.S. generation Z workers want to retire at age 61, 99 per cent of these employees say they’re facing obstacles to saving for a…

  • By: Staff
  • October 19, 2023 October 18, 2023
  • 09:00

66% of employees with health benefits report good overall well-being: survey

Two-thirds of (66 per cent) of Canadian employees who have employer-provided health benefits say their overall well-being is good or excellent, compared to fewer than…

  • By: Staff
  • October 17, 2023 October 18, 2023
  • 09:00

How employers can support ergonomics, reduce chronic pain amid return to office

Employers can support ergonomics by maintaining a proper workstation, providing education and offering proper paramedical coverage, says Dr. Crystal Draper, senior manager of professional practice…

  • By: Sadie Janes
  • October 17, 2023 October 16, 2023
  • 09:00

71% of Canadian women say inflation is impacting their mental health: survey

Nearly three-quarters (71 per cent) of women say financial struggles due to inflation are impacting their mental health and finances are becoming more of a…

  • By: Staff
  • October 16, 2023 October 13, 2023
  • 09:00
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Canada among top countries for work-life balance: report

Canada ranks No. 9 among the top 10 countries with the best work-life balance, according to a new report by Remote Technology Inc. The report…

  • By: Staff
  • October 13, 2023 October 12, 2023
  • 09:00

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

An article on the Association of Canadian Pension Management’s response to the Canadian Association of Pension Supervisory Authorities’ draft risk management guideline was the most-read story…

  • By: Staff
  • October 13, 2023 October 12, 2023
  • 09:00

Head to head: Is ROI the responsibility of HR or finance?

While one human resources professional says HR has the greatest impact on return on investment, the other says it’s a shared responsibility and a stronger…

How Redbrick’s flexible holiday policy is supporting employee well-being, workplace DEI goals

While Canadian culture has long been described as a mosaic, employers’ holiday policies are more likely to tie statutory holidays to Christian celebrations than reflect…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • October 13, 2023 October 12, 2023
  • 08:57

A closer look at how chronic conditions are impacting benefits plans

In 2022, some of the top chronic conditions affecting group benefits plans were diabetes, obesity, depression and arthritis. Diabetes was the No. 1 ranked condition…

  • By: Sadie Janes
  • October 13, 2023 October 12, 2023
  • 08:56

60% of employees willing to take pay cut in exchange for flexible, remote working: survey

Sixty per cent of Canadian employees say they’d be willing to accept a lower salary in exchange for flexible working hours or a remote working…

  • By: Staff
  • October 12, 2023 October 11, 2023
  • 09:00
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California workers will get five sick days under new law

Workers in California will soon receive a minimum of five days of paid sick leave annually, instead of three. The new law, which takes effect in January,…

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74% of U.S. employers increasing benefits, compensation communications: survey

Three-quarters (74 per cent) of U.S. employers say they increased their communications about compensation and benefits in 2023, according to a new survey by Arthur J.…

  • By: Staff
  • October 11, 2023 October 10, 2023
  • 09:00

Thomson Reuters supporting employee mental health with resources, education sessions

Thomson Reuters Corp. is supporting employee mental health by creating opportunities for workers to connect with each other and highlighting resources to support mental health…

  • By: Sadie Janes
  • October 10, 2023 October 6, 2023
  • 09:00