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U.S. workers more likely to stay with employer offering financial wellness benefits: survey

More than two-thirds (68 per cent) of U.S. employees say they’re more likely to stay longer at their current job if their employer offers financial…

  • By: Staff
  • November 16, 2022 November 17, 2022
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Walmart Canada increasing mental-health coverage, access to virtual health care

Walmart Canada is increasing its mental-health benefits coverage for employees and expanding access to virtual health care. Effective Feb. 1, 2023, the company will provide…

  • By: Sadie Janes
  • November 16, 2022 November 16, 2022
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Expert panel: How employers can support employee wellness ahead of a looming recession

Every day, it seems the news includes a story or two about the economy and whether or not a recession is coming. At the same…

  • By: Kim Siddall
  • November 16, 2022 November 15, 2022
  • 09:00

Yelp bringing employees together to highlight link between DEI and employee well-being

Yelp Inc. is bringing employees together to highlight the link between wellness and diversity, equity and inclusion. “When we think about wellness, [DEI] is a…

47% of U.S. employees would like to receive more recognition for their work: survey

Nearly half (47 per cent) of U.S. employees say they’d like to receive more recognition for their work, while 21 per cent say they’re never…

  • By: Staff
  • November 14, 2022 November 14, 2022
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City of Toronto lifting coronavirus vaccine mandate Dec. 1

The City of Toronto is lifting its coronavirus vaccination mandate for employees, effective Dec. 1. According to a press release, the mandate, which was introduced…

  • By: Staff
  • November 11, 2022 November 10, 2022
  • 09:00
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on the strike by Ontario education workers was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the last week. Here are the five most popular news…

  • By: Staff
  • November 11, 2022 November 11, 2022
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Collaboration key in maintaining value of private payer health care: experts

Amid the increasing introduction of specialized medicines in Canada, key stakeholders in the private payer health-care sector are enhancing their collaborations to maintain the value…

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Majority of U.S. employers increasing wages, enhancing benefits for 2023: survey

More than two-thirds (68 per cent) of U.S. employers say they’re increasing salaries and enhancing employee benefits in 2023 amid a tough labour market, according…

  • By: Staff
  • November 9, 2022 November 8, 2022
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Sounding Board: How employers can better support employees with rare diseases

Imagine that a few pills a day could transform an employee’s life — that they could get back to work, perform better, have fewer sick…

U.S. retirement plan sponsors calling on record keepers to support members’ financial wellness: survey

While the majority (80 per cent) of U.S. retirement plan sponsors rate their record keeper as excellent or very good, they’re also seeking more support…

  • By: Staff
  • November 7, 2022 November 8, 2022
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on Telus Communications Inc.’s win in Benefits Canada‘s 2022 Workplace Benefits Awards was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the last week. Here are the five most…

  • By: Staff
  • November 4, 2022 November 3, 2022
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Western University marking Financial Literacy Month with webinars, DC pension plan consultations

Western University is marking Financial Literacy Month with a series of webinars and consultations addressing employees’ financial questions. The webinars cover topics such as retirement,…

Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan awarded for extensive mental-health strategy

The Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan’s extensive mental-health strategy led to a win in the Mental health program category for an employer with fewer than…

Employers favouring wage hikes over benefits enhancements amid high inflation: survey

While Canadian employers recognize the value of retirement benefits, the current high inflation environment is driving them to favour wage hikes instead, according to a…

  • By: Staff
  • November 3, 2022 November 1, 2022
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BGIS wins mental-health award for integrated approach to employee support

BGIS Global Integrated Solutions Canada was recognized in the Mental health program category for employers with more than 1,000 employees at the 2022 Workplace Benefits…

Canadians’ financial well-being on the decline: survey

Survey finds employees’ financial stress costing employers $40BN in 2022

Employees worrying about their finances on the job will cost Canadian employers more than $40 billion in 2022, almost double the $26.9 billion in lost…

  • By: Staff
  • November 2, 2022 November 1, 2022
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Ottawa Community Housing Corp. wins award for flexible employee well-being strategy

The Ottawa Community Housing Corp.’s flexible employee well-being strategy led to a win in the Health/wellness program category for employers with fewer than 1,000 employees at Benefits…

Telus wins award for supporting employees’ holistic well-being

Telus Communications Inc. was recognized for supporting employees’ holistic well-being as it took home the award for Health/wellness program for an employer with more than…

Survey finds nearly all young employees globally experiencing burnout

Nearly all (97 per cent) employees aged 18 to 34 say they’re feeling burned out, according to a new survey by Cigna Corp. The survey,…

  • By: Staff
  • October 31, 2022 October 28, 2022
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

A pair of articles on Benefits Canada‘s 2022 Workplace Benefits Awards winners were among the most-read stories on BenefitsCanada.com over the last week. Here are the five…

  • By: Staff
  • October 28, 2022 October 28, 2022
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Equitable Bank recognized for comprehensive financial wellness program

Equitable Bank’s comprehensive financial literacy seminars led to a win in the Financial wellness category at Benefits Canada’s 2022 Workplace Benefits Awards on Oct. 18. During the coronavirus…

KPMG offering Indigenous wellness benefit as part of Truth and Reconciliation plan

KPMG in Canada is offering an Indigenous wellness benefit as part of its Truth and Reconciliation action plan. The wellness benefit, which will be available…

TD Bank Group awarded for inclusive benefits program

The TD Bank Group’s inclusive benefits offerings resulted in a win in the Drug and benefits plan innovation category at Benefits Canada’s 2022 Workplace Benefits Awards on Oct.…

Survey finds a fifth of workers lost trust in employer during pandemic

A fifth of Canadian employees are reporting an erosion of trust with their employer since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, according to LifeWorks Inc.’s…

  • By: Staff
  • October 26, 2022 October 25, 2022
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