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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…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • October 31, 2024 October 23, 2024
  • 09:00

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…

  • By: Sadie Janes
  • October 30, 2024 November 6, 2024
  • 09:00
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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…

  • By: Sadie Janes
  • October 29, 2024 October 28, 2024
  • 09:00

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…

  • By: Staff
  • October 28, 2024 October 25, 2024
  • 15:00

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…

  • By: Staff
  • 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…

  • By: Staff
  • 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…

  • By: Staff
  • October 22, 2024 October 22, 2024
  • 15:00

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…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • October 22, 2024 November 6, 2024
  • 09:00

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…

  • By: Staff
  • 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…

  • By: Staff
  • 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…

  • By: Staff
  • 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…

  • By: Staff
  • October 17, 2024 October 16, 2024
  • 09:00

32% of Canadian employees saving less during the summer: survey

While 55 per cent of Canadian workers say their ability to save money remained unchanged during the summer months, 32 per cent indicated they saved…

  • By: Staff
  • October 16, 2024 October 16, 2024
  • 09:00

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

An article on why employers that mandate onsite work could see increased employee turnover was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the…

  • By: Staff
  • October 11, 2024 October 10, 2024
  • 09:00
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How employers can avoid ‘carewashing’ their employee well-being strategy

It’s important for employers to ‘walk the talk’ and ensure their employee well-being efforts are effecting real results and not just an exercise in ‘carewashing,’ said Paula…

Editorial: Calling on government, employers to update inequitable benefits for working parents

As I write this, I’ve been back at my desk for three weeks following my second maternity leave. This time around, I took nearly eight…

A look at the development, rationale behind York Region’s right-to-disconnect policy

When Ontario’s right-to-disconnect legislation came into effect in 2022, York Region was eager to comply as it aligned with the organization’s goals and workplace culture,…

  • By: Sadie Janes
  • October 11, 2024 October 9, 2024
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Q&A with Manulife Canada’s Michelle DeBeyer

The insurance company’s vice-president and head of human resources discusses embracing artificial intelligence and taking time to sit back, relax and connect with family. Q:…

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Survey finds 38% of Canadians say stress has impacted their daily life

Nearly two-fifths (38 per cent) of Canadians say they’ve felt stressed to the point where it had an impact on their daily life at least…

  • By: Staff
  • October 10, 2024 October 9, 2024
  • 09:00

69% of Canadian workers experiencing symptoms related to burnout: survey

More than two-thirds (69 per cent) of Canadian employees say they’ve experienced symptoms that can develop into burnout, according to a new survey by Pollara…

  • By: Staff
  • October 4, 2024 October 4, 2024
  • 15:00
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on how national dental-care and pharmacare programs will impact unionized employees was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top…

  • By: Staff
  • October 4, 2024 October 3, 2024
  • 09:00