Average workday contracted by 15% between 2021 and 2023: report
The average global workday contracted by 15 per cent between the first quarter of 2021 and the fourth quarter of 2023, from nine hours and…
- By: Staff
- April 9, 2024 April 8, 2024
- 15:00
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Survey finds 57% of Canadian employees would feel happier at work if they got a raise
More than half (57 per cent) of Canadian employees say they’d feel happier in the workplace if they got a raise, according to a new…
- By: Staff
- April 8, 2024 April 8, 2024
- 15:00
Rise of remote, hybrid working leading employees to a ‘Great Exhaustion,’ says expert
While remote and hybrid working arrangements have revolutionized the modern workplace, they’re also fuelling unrealistic expectations for office communications, leading to what some have coined…
- By: Lauren Bailey
- April 8, 2024 April 5, 2024
- 09:00
Sounding Board: How employers can create an effective employee experience program
Just a few years ago, employee experience wasn’t a top consideration among employers. However, the employee experience movement has recently gained momentum in the workplace,…
- By: Sarah Wright
- April 5, 2024 April 4, 2024
- 09:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on considerations for plan sponsors ahead of the rollout of a new generation of obesity drugs was the most-read article on BenefitsCanada.com. Here…
- By: Staff
- April 5, 2024 April 4, 2024
- 09:00
What’s the ROI of employee well-being support tools?
Four years after the coronavirus pandemic fuelled increased usage of employee well-being interventions, some employers are questioning whether these support tools are actually beneficial to…
- By: Lauren Bailey
- April 3, 2024 April 3, 2024
- 09:00
Zayo, Unifor agreement includes pension, benefits gains
The union representing 120 employees working across Canada for U.S. telecommunications company Zayo Group has ratified a four-year collective agreement that includes pension and benefits…
- By: Staff
- April 2, 2024 April 2, 2024
- 09:00
What plan sponsors should know ahead of rollout of new obesity drugs in Canada
A new generation of glucagon-like peptide-1 drugs approved for the treatment of obesity will soon be available in Canada, presenting an opportunity for plan sponsors…
- By: Sadie Janes
- April 1, 2024 June 12, 2024
- 09:00
47% of Canadian employees relying on workplace benefits to improve well-being: report
Nearly half (47 per cent) of Canadian employees say they’re interested in improving their well-being and plan on using workplace benefits to do so, according…
- By: Staff
- March 28, 2024 March 27, 2024
- 09:00
Employers can support different generations with flexibility, empathetic leadership: expert
Employers can support a multigenerational workforce by understanding each generations’ needs and offering flexibility and empathetic leadership, says Darryl Wright, a partner at Ernst &…
- By: Sadie Janes
- March 27, 2024 March 26, 2024
- 09:00
Nearly half of working Canadian women disappointed with employer’s support during maternity leave: survey
Nearly half of Canadian women employees say they’re dissatisfied with their organizations’ support during maternity leave, according to a survey by Maturn. The survey, which…
- By: Staff
- March 26, 2024 March 25, 2024
- 09:00
71% of Canadian employees considering leaving their jobs in 2024: survey
Nearly three-quarters (71 per cent) of employees in Canada are considering leaving their current jobs and exploring better opportunities elsewhere this year, according to a…
- By: Staff
- March 25, 2024 March 22, 2024
- 09:00
Federal minimum wage rising to $17.30 per hour on April 1
The federal minimum wage is rising to $17.30 per hour, effective April 1. The increase from $16.65 reflects the increase in the annual average consumer…
- By: The Canadian Press, with files from staff
- March 22, 2024 March 22, 2024
- 15:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on how transparency and communication are key for employers planning to pay out executive bonuses was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com. Here are…
- By: Staff
- March 22, 2024 March 21, 2024
- 09:00
Survey finds three-quarters of U.S. employers increasing commitment to well-being programs
While three-quarters (74 per cent) of U.S. companies have increased their commitment to well-being programs in the last two years, just 50 per cent of…
- By: Staff
- March 22, 2024 March 25, 2024
- 09:00
Nearly a quarter of Canadian workers don’t view their workplace as supportive: survey
Nearly a quarter (21 per cent) of Canadian employees say they don’t perceive their workplace as supportive, according to Telus Health’s latest mental-health index. The survey,…
- By: Staff
- March 20, 2024 March 20, 2024
- 09:00
69% of global employees say their mental health has worsened in the past year: survey
More than two-thirds (69 per cent) of employees say their mental health has stayed the same or worsened in the past year, according to a…
- By: Staff
- March 18, 2024 March 15, 2024
- 09:00
CLHIA releases critical illness insurance guide to provide clarity, highlight benefits
The Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association has released a critical illness insurance guide to help Canadians better understand the benefits of critical illness insurance…
- By: Sadie Janes
- March 15, 2024 March 14, 2024
- 09:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on how a shorter workweek can support higher levels of employee health and happiness was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com. Here are the…
- By: Staff
- March 15, 2024 March 14, 2024
- 09:00
Canadians with rent, mortgage payments delaying retirement savings amid rising cost of living: survey
Canadian employees who rent or who have mortgage payments are managing economic pressures — like high interest rates and the rising cost of living — by…
- By: Staff
- March 15, 2024 March 14, 2024
- 09:00
Expert panel: How plan sponsors are navigating benefits costs, innovations in 2024
With 2024 well underway, it’s important for employers to adapt their strategies in the ever-evolving landscape of employee benefits. Employee expectations continue to evolve and…
- By: Matthew Pavelich
- March 13, 2024 March 12, 2024
- 09:00
Four-day workweek improves employee well-being, retention: expert
In the four-day workweek trials that have taken place in Canada and the U.S., there’s evidence that a shorter week can support higher levels of…
- By: Sadie Janes
- March 12, 2024 March 11, 2024
- 09:00
Jamieson Laboratories’ workers ending strike after securing wage increase, vision benefits enhancements
More than 300 employees of Windsor, Ont.’s Jamieson Laboratories Ltd. are ending their 34-day strike after securing a new contract agreement that includes significant wage…
- By: Staff
- March 11, 2024 March 9, 2024
- 09:00
How employers can prioritize women’s health in benefits plans
Amid a wave of frank and open discussions about women’s health, more plan sponsors are beginning to review their benefits and human resources policies with…
- By: Kelsey Rolfe
- March 11, 2024 March 5, 2024
- 08:00
Coverage of the 2024 Chronic Disease at Work conference
For nearly 10 years, Benefits Canada’s Chronic Disease at Work conference has examined the current trends in chronic disease in Canada and what they mean for plan…
- By: Benefits Canada
- March 11, 2024 March 6, 2024
- 08:00