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Four-day workweek challenges assumptions behind return-to-office mandates: expert
Employers that have implemented a four-day workweek or an equivalent reduced-hours model are reporting improved employee productivity along with sharp reductions in turnover and overtime…
- By: Sonya Singh
- February 5, 2026 February 5, 2026
- 09:00
Canadian gig workers earning more than a third of their income from gig work: survey
Canadian gig workers now earn more than a third (38 per cent) of their income from gig work, up from 15 per cent last year,…
- By: Staff
- February 4, 2026 February 4, 2026
- 15:00
Survey finds Canadian CEOs’ confidence in economy declining
While 61 per cent of global chief executive officers expect global economic growth to improve, only 47 per cent of Canadian CEOs agree, and confidence…
- By: Staff
- February 3, 2026 February 3, 2026
- 15:00
72% of job seekers expecting difficulty finding a job in first half of 2026: survey
Nearly three-quarters (72 per cent) of Canadian job seekers expect it will be difficult to find a job in the next six months, a significant…
- By: Staff
- January 28, 2026 January 27, 2026
- 15:00
CHROs playing increasingly strategic role in 2026: survey
Nearly nine in 10 (86 per cent) Canadian chief human resources officers say their influence is at an all-time high, as human resources becomes a…
- By: Staff
- January 23, 2026 January 22, 2026
- 15:00
Employer transparency supporting young employees entering workforce: expert
Employers can help young employees transition from the classroom to the workplace by being clear about the skills they’re looking for, says Gemma Kenyon, director…
- By: Sadie Janes
- January 23, 2026 January 22, 2026
- 09:00
2025 Future of Work Summit: Helping employees look at financial well-being beyond compensation
Communication is critical to show employees the true value of total rewards beyond pay, according to Aastha Juneja, head of compensation and benefits at Corus…
- By: Sadie Janes
- January 22, 2026 January 21, 2026
- 09:00
Montrusco Bolton supporting engagement, productivity with employee ownership model
Montrusco Bolton Investments Inc. has transitioned to a majority employee-ownership structure, with more than 70 per cent of employees now holding equity in the firm.…
- By: Sonya Singh
- January 22, 2026 January 21, 2026
- 09:00
22% of older Canadians have saved $5,000 or less for retirement: survey
Older Canadians’ retirement confidence is dropping amid longer life expectancies and a rising percentage of employees who continue to work past age 65, according to…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- January 21, 2026 January 20, 2026
- 09:00
2025 Future of Work Summit: Navigating an uncertain DEI landscape
Nearly two-thirds (63 per cent) of employees say it’s important for their employers to focus on diversity, equity and inclusion, down from 72 per cent…
- By: Sadie Janes
- January 20, 2026 January 19, 2026
- 09:00
How employers can leverage mental-health champions, EAPs to provide support on Blue Monday and beyond
Employers can appoint mental-health champions, use engaging communications and schedule learning sessions with their employee assistance programs to provide support during Blue Monday and year-round,…
- By: Sadie Janes
- January 19, 2026 January 16, 2026
- 09:00
2025 Future of Work Summit: Employers, employees not seeing eye to eye on AI
More than half (55 per cent) of employees say artificial intelligence would be positive for their organizations, up from 46 per cent in 2024, while…
- By: Sadie Janes
- January 16, 2026 January 19, 2026
- 09:00
Benefits data, organizational resiliency among key areas of focus for employers in 2026: expert
It’s important for employers to examine benefits data to tailor their offerings and focus on organizational resiliency to be successful in the year ahead, says…
- By: Sadie Janes
- January 15, 2026 January 14, 2026
- 09:00
2025 Future of Work Summit: Rebuilding workplace connections is key in hybrid, remote working arrangements
With many companies mandating returns to onsite offices, a disconnect has been gradually building in how employers are approaching remote and hybrid work versus their…
- By: Sadie Janes
- January 14, 2026 January 14, 2026
- 09:00
Expert panel: Plan sponsors focusing on financial, mental health amid ongoing economic uncertainty
In 2025, many organizations took steps to address an uncertain economy while responding to changing pressures. Looking ahead to 2026, there are some trends and…
- By: Kim Siddall
- January 13, 2026 January 12, 2026
- 09:00
97% of working mothers will stay longer at company that meaningfully supports them: survey
Nearly all (97.5 per cent) of working mothers say they would stay longer at a company that meaningfully supports working motherhood, according to a new…
- By: Staff
- January 12, 2026 January 12, 2026
- 15:00
2025 Future of Work Summit: Employers cite upskilling, employee well-being as top HR priorities
Flexible work arrangements and upskilling have become critical to give employers a competitive edge and allow them to attract and retain top talent, according to…
- By: Sadie Janes
- January 12, 2026 January 12, 2026
- 09:00
Skip delivering enhanced fertility, mental-health coverage
Skip is enhancing its fertility and mental-health coverage, as well as its focus on menopause, to help employees stay engaged and feel supported throughout their…
- By: Sadie Janes
- January 9, 2026 January 9, 2026
- 09:00
Remote work option ending for thousands of public, private sector workers in 2026
The new year will bring some big changes to the rules on in-office work for many employees across the country — including tens of thousands…
- By: Catherine Morrison, the Canadian Press
- January 5, 2026 January 5, 2026
- 15:00
Most Canadian employees prefer hybrid work: survey
Most Canadian employees support a hybrid approach to office work, with 80 per cent preferring some in-office time and only one in five favouring fully…
- By: Staff
- December 23, 2025 January 9, 2026
- 15:00
Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan embracing hybrid work arrangement amid increasing employee satisfaction, happiness
The Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan is continuing to embrace a hybrid working arrangement for employees following positive feedback gathered through internal surveys. In the…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- December 22, 2025 December 19, 2025
- 09:00
Benefits, pay driving employees’ job search plans in 2026: survey
A third of employed Canadian professionals plan to look for a new job in the first half of 2026, up from 26 per cent in…
- By: Staff
- December 18, 2025 December 16, 2025
- 09:00
Postpartum depression medication to have limited impact on benefits plans: expert
While Health Canada’s approval of the first drug to specifically treat postpartum depression represents a clinical milestone in women’s mental health, one benefits expert says…
- By: Sonya Singh
- December 18, 2025 December 17, 2025
- 09:00
Cascades appointing Emmanuelle Migneault as CHRO
Cascades Inc. is appointing Emmanuelle Migneault as its chief human resources officer, effective Jan. 5, 2026. Migneault currently serves as vice-president of excellence and has…
- By: Staff
- December 17, 2025 December 17, 2025
- 15:00