Why standing all day at work can be hazardous to employee health
While traveling in Europe, Margaux Lantelme noticed something different about the store cashiers: they did their work sitting down. It was a stark contrast to…
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on how financial wellness programs can help employees in their relationships was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the…
- By: Staff
- February 21, 2025 February 20, 2025
- 09:00
Employee belonging at core of DEI programs: expert
As employers reframe or move away from diversity, equity and inclusion programs, it’s important they remember employee belonging is at the core of these initiatives,…
- By: Brooke Smith
- February 20, 2025 February 19, 2025
- 09:00
Canadians believe they’ll need $1.54 million to retire: survey
Canadians believe they’ll need, on average, $1.54 million to retire, down from $1.67 million in 2023, according to a new survey by the Bank of…
- By: Staff
- February 20, 2025 February 20, 2025
- 09:00
64% of Canadian employees want higher salary for their position: survey
Roughly two-thirds (64 per cent) of Canadian employees say they want a higher salary for their position, according to a new survey by Robert Half…
- By: Lauren Bailey
- February 18, 2025 February 13, 2025
- 09:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on how remote working positively impacts employees was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five human resources,…
- By: Staff
- February 14, 2025 February 13, 2025
- 09:00
Wellness programs key to keeping financial stress out of relationships: expert
Employers can help employees maintain harmony in their relationship on Valentine’s Day and beyond through financial wellness programs, says Connie Cooper, associate vice-president of executive financial…
- By: Sadie Janes
- February 14, 2025 February 14, 2025
- 09:00
Innovative Medicines Canada appointing Patrick Hupé as vice-president of government, stakeholder relations
Innovative Medicines Canada is appointing Patrick Hupé as vice-president of government and stakeholder relations. He brings more than 25 years of experience in medical technology…
- By: Staff
- February 13, 2025 February 12, 2025
- 15:00
58% of workers aged 40 to 60 say financial stress is their top worry: survey
More than half (58 per cent) of Canadian workers aged 40 to 60 say financial stress is their No. 1 worry, according to a new…
- By: Staff
- February 13, 2025 February 12, 2025
- 09:00
How employers can attract, retain talent amid decline in bonuses
Amid a decline in employee bonuses, it’s important for employers to reassess their attraction and retention strategies through channels such as employee feedback, says Martin…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- February 12, 2025 February 11, 2025
- 09:00
My take: Remote working may prove to be the great workplace equalizer
As employers begin mandating a return to the office, it’s important they consider how remote working has improved the employee experience for workers who are…
- By: Lauren Bailey
- February 11, 2025 February 10, 2025
- 09:00
Canadian employers increasingly prioritizing inclusive benefits: survey
Canadian employers are increasingly focusing on coverage for women’s health and gender affirmation in their employee benefits plans, according to a new survey by WTW.…
- By: Staff
- February 11, 2025 February 10, 2025
- 09:00
Nova Scotia to cover therapy costs for patients with mood, anxiety disorders
Nova Scotia says the first phase of its long-promised universal mental health-care program will begin this spring, with therapy costs covered by the province for…
- By: Lyndsay Armstrong, the Canadian Press
- February 7, 2025 February 7, 2025
- 14:25
What Newfoundland and Labrador-based employers need to know about changes to employee leave legislation
While Newfoundland and Labrador employees who take three or more consecutive days of sick leave are no longer required to provide their employer with a…
- By: Julius Melnitzer
- February 6, 2025 February 5, 2025
- 09:00
Coverage of the 2024 Future of Work Summit
On Dec. 10, Benefits Canada’s 2024 Future of Work Summit brought together key industry leaders to discuss pressing human resources issues, such as attraction and retention; diversity, equity and inclusion;…
- By: Benefits Canada
- January 27, 2025 January 23, 2025
- 08:00
How changes to parental, illness leave, job posting requirements could impact Ontario employers
In light of upcoming changes to Ontario’s employment leave policies, as well as new requirements for job postings, it’s important for employers to review and…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- January 23, 2025 January 22, 2025
- 09:00
How to streamline benefits plans during a merger or acquisition
When a company is undergoing a merger or acquisition, it’s important to maintain consistency regarding benefits plans and streamline the process as much as possible.…
- By: Sadie Janes
- December 13, 2024 December 12, 2024
- 08:54
Q&A with Marriott Hotels of Canada’s Candice Li
The hospitality company’s pension and benefits manager discusses gen Z in the workforce, student debt repayment programs and family vacations. Q: What new programs or…
- By: Jennifer Paterson
- December 13, 2024 December 12, 2024
- 08:53
So long foosball, hello savings: How work perks are evolving amid the rising cost of living
The workplace programs, tools and supports that employees value have changed over the last four years, leading many employers to pause certain office perks, such…
- By: Lauren Bailey
- December 3, 2024 December 2, 2024
- 09:00
61% of Canadian workers say return-to-workplace mandates impose financial burden: survey
Nearly two-thirds (61 per cent) of Canadian employees say return-to-worksite mandates impose a financial burden, a percentage that increases to 70 per cent among hybrid…
- By: Staff
- May 22, 2024 May 22, 2024
- 15:00
New incentives could boost satisfaction with in-person work, but few employers are making changes
Justin Ryan Horton has two jobs. When he’s not working 24-hour shifts as a firefighter, he’s working as an administrative assistant for a local community…
- By: Wyatte Grantham-Philips, the Associated Press
- November 29, 2023 November 29, 2023
- 15:00
U.S. government launching initiative to encourage more employee ownership
The U.S. Department of Labor is launching an employee ownership initiative to encourage more employers and employees to take advantage of these opportunities. The new…
- By: Staff
- July 26, 2023 July 25, 2023
- 09:00