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

An article on a survey that found four in 10 employees have taken mental-health leave was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here…

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Survey finds four in 10 employees have taken mental-health leave

Half (51 per cent) of employers say mental-health leaves of absence are increasing and four in 10 employees said they’ve taken a leave of absence…

  • By: Staff
  • March 28, 2025 March 25, 2025
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2025 Workplace Benefits Awards to open on March 31

Calling all employers and plan sponsors — the 2025 Workplace Benefits Awards will open for entries on Monday, March 31. This year, Benefits Canada is…

Coverage of the 2025 Chronic Disease at Work conference

For the past 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…

Addressing the root cause of chronic diseases by treating obesity

Obesity is one of the most misunderstood diseases, with stigma and judgement contributing to the misconceptions, said Lisa Schaffer, executive director at Obesity Canada, during…

What plan sponsors need to know about chronic kidney disease

When a 49-year-old woman attended Dr. Phil McFarlane’s multi-care kidney clinic with polycystic kidney disease, she had multiple health issues, including chronic flank pain and…

How insulin pumps can improve insulin adherence for plan members with type one diabetes

Most people, while standing in line at a cafe, contemplate whether to get their regular drip coffee or treat themselves to a latte, and whether…

Back to basics on sleep

Even though humans spend a third of their lives asleep, it’s often taken for granted, but people are waking up to how sleep — or…

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Nova Scotia expanding paid domestic violence leave to 5 days

Nova Scotia is increasing paid domestic violence leave from three to five days, effective April 1. The change aims to give employees more time to…

  • By: Staff
  • March 4, 2025 March 3, 2025
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Expert panel: How employers can prepare their benefits plans, support employees amid U.S. tariff threat

Economic uncertainty, including the potential for new U.S. tariffs, is prompting businesses to review their workforce strategies and benefits policies to remain resilient. While employers…

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

Germany providing leave protection for women experiencing miscarriage

Germany is extending maternity protection for women to include those who have suffered a miscarriage after they’ve entered the 13th week of pregnancy, according to…

  • By: Staff
  • February 7, 2025 February 6, 2025
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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…

2024 Future of Work Summit: Women ‘reducing hours, taking lesser roles’ to manage menopause symptoms

Women over the age of 40 represent a quarter of the Canadian working population, with those between the ages of 45 and 55 the fastest…

2024 Future of Work Summit: The role of DEI in an evolving employee recruitment environment

A majority (65 per cent) of Canadian employers say they have or are working on implementing a diversity, equity and inclusion policy, while 44 per…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • January 27, 2025 January 15, 2025
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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
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2024 Face to Face Drug Plan Management Forum: Precision oncology plays critical role in breast cancer treatment

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in Canada, predominantly affecting women, with more than 29,000 diagnoses in 2023. It’s complexity is underscored by more…

My Take: More employer support needed for pregnant employees

With all the focus on women’s health in the workplace in the past year, employers should be providing more support for pregnant employees by improving…

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Expert panel: Communication, technology shaping employers’ mental-health strategies in 2025

Heading into 2025, the workplace mental-health landscape in Canada continues to transform and grow. Employers continue to recognize that prioritizing mental health is a critical…

Claims for chronic disease drugs increasing fastest among younger plan members: report

Between 2019 and 2023, chronic disease drug claims increased much faster among younger plan members compared to older generations, according to a new report by…

  • By: Staff
  • December 19, 2024 December 18, 2024
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Eliminating sick notes could remove administrative burden, improve workplace trust: expert

Eliminating sick notes for Canadian employees would help remove the administrative burden for both employers and medical professionals, while also improving workplace trust, says Olivia Cicchini,…

  • By: Sadie Janes
  • December 18, 2024 December 16, 2024
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Webinar: Modelling the cost of inaction in treating obesity in Canada

Treating obesity with all available evidence-based tools ultimately costs less than not treating it, according to panellists during a webinar hosted by Benefits Canada and…

Extendicare, Unifor agreements include multiple benefits gains

The union representing 1,750 employees at Extendicare’s long-term care facilities across Ontario has ratified multiple three-year collective agreements that include benefits gains. The agreements include…

  • By: Staff
  • December 4, 2024 December 3, 2024
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32% of B.C. women say menopause symptoms impact their job in some way: survey

A third (32 per cent) of women employees in British Columbia say menopause symptoms impact their job in some way, according to a new survey…

  • By: Staff
  • November 18, 2024 November 15, 2024
  • 09:00

Q&A with Hoffmann-La Roche’s Rana Kassab

The pharmaceutical company’s director of benefits and recognition discusses the needs of a multigenerational workforce, the role of diversity, equity and inclusion in benefits plans…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • November 15, 2024 November 13, 2024
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