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2024 DC Investment Forum: Young Canadians’ retirement savings at mercy of housing market, government inaction

Young Canadian employees are facing a series of headwinds stemming from rising housing costs and decades of inaction by the federal government to support retirement…

2024 DC Investment Forum: Panel: How employers are supporting plan members’ investment decisions amid rising cost of living

The rising cost of living in the post-pandemic era has impacted all aspects of employees’ financial wellness, including retirement savings. In 2023, Hofmann-La Roche Ltd.…

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61% of Canadians afraid of running out of money in retirement: survey

Nearly two-thirds (61 per cent) of Canadians say they’re afraid of running out of money in retirement, according to a new survey by the Canada…

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  • November 5, 2024 November 4, 2024
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Desjardins promoting financial literacy through personalized advice, program for young workers

During Financial Literacy Month and throughout the entire year, Desjardins Group is promoting financial literacy by offering employees personalized financial advice, as well as hosting…

Peel Region’s extensive collection of data leads to mental-health win

Peel Region’s extensive collection of data and strong results led to a win in the Mental Health Program category for employers with more than 1,000…

Beneva achieves legacy recognition for industry leadership with award win

Éric Trudel’s long leadership and oversight tenure across roles in the insurance industry resulted in a win at Benefits Canada’s 2024 Workplace Benefits Awards on…

Survey finds 83% of gen Z frontline workers feel burned out

The majority (83 per cent) of generation Z frontline workers say they feel burned out, compared to 75 per cent of all frontline employees, according…

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  • November 1, 2024 November 1, 2024
  • 15:00
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on Amazon Canada’s win in the Financial Wellness Program category at Benefits Canada’s 2024 Workplace Benefits Awards was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are…

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  • November 1, 2024 October 31, 2024
  • 09:00

Samsung’s multi-faceted well-being strategy leads to award win

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.’s multi-faceted approach to employee well-being took home the top prize in the Health/Wellness Program category for employers with fewer than 1,000…

CAA Club Group wins award for holistic, data-driven wellness approach

CAA Club Group’s holistic and data-driven approach to employee well-being led to a win in the Health/Wellness Program category for employers with more than 1,000…

BMO’s Carol Bennett recognized for innovation, commitment to inclusion

Carol Bennett’s innovation and commitment to inclusion led to her recognition as the Human Resources/Benefits Professional of the Year at Benefits Canada’s 2024 Workplace Benefits Awards on…

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How L’Oréal Canada is creating a more menopause-inclusive workplace

L’Oréal Canada Inc. is creating a more menopause-inclusive workplace by hosting discussions on the topic, providing sufficient benefits coverage and having a dedicated employee resource…

TMX Group wins award for diligent approach to building its future workplace

TMX Group Ltd. was the winner at Benefits Canada’s 2024 Workplace Benefits Awards for its diligent approach to mapping out a future workplace that leaves the one-size-fits-all…

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Half of Canadian employees behind in retirement savings: survey

Half (51 per cent) of Canadian employees say they’re behind in their retirement savings and 34 per cent are worried about not having enough money…

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  • October 28, 2024 October 25, 2024
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Amazon Canada’s new estate planning benefit key to financial wellness win

Amazon Canada’s commitment to unique financial wellness offerings led to a win at Benefits Canada‘s 2024 Workplace Benefits Awards on Oct. 18. The technology company was…

Admiral Insurance’s benefits program awarded for balancing innovation, sustainability

Admiral Insurance’s award-winning benefits program is demonstrating how employers can use versatility to strike a fine balance between finding innovative solutions and maintaining plan sustainability. The…

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

An article announcing the winners of Benefits Canada‘s 2024 Workplace Benefits Awards was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five…

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  • October 25, 2024 October 24, 2024
  • 09:00

Air Canada, ALPA agreement includes multiple benefits gains

The union representing more than 5,200 Air Canada pilots has ratified a four-year collective agreement that includes multiple benefits gains, avoiding a possible strike. The…

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  • October 24, 2024 October 24, 2024
  • 15:00

PepsiCo Canada’s winning DEI strategy linking inclusion to employee well-being

PepsiCo Canada’s 2024 Workplace Benefits Awards win demonstrates how weaving diversity, equity and inclusion into strategic business practices can foster employee mental health and wellness.…

88% of SMEs experiencing challenges finding skilled talent: survey

Nearly nine in 10 (88 per cent) Canadian small- and medium-sized employers say they’re experiencing challenges finding skilled talent, according to a new survey by…

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  • October 22, 2024 October 22, 2024
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Colliers lands award win for individualized, interventional approach to absence management

Colliers International Group Inc.’s interventional and individualized approach to employee absences led to a win for best Absence Management program at Benefits Canada’s 2024 Workplace…

OMERS launching new resources guide to support members’ retirement security

The Ontario Municipal Employees’ Retirement System recently launched a new hub on its member website dedicated to retirement income sources. The new webpage is designed to…

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  • October 21, 2024 October 21, 2024
  • 15:00

Who are the winners of the 2024 Workplace Benefits Awards?

Benefits Canada is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2024 Workplace Benefits Awards. The awards, which were presented at the end of the 2024 Healthy…

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  • October 21, 2024 October 15, 2024
  • 09:00
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on how ‘carewashing’ can negatively impact employers’ well-being strategies was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five human…

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  • October 18, 2024 October 17, 2024
  • 09:00

70% of U.S. employers cite compliance challenges amid expansion of paid leave: survey

Nearly seven in 10 U.S. employers say compliance with state legislation is one of their top three concerns amid the expansion of paid disability and…

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  • October 17, 2024 October 16, 2024
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