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
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
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
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
- 09:00
200 U.K. employers adopting permanent four-day workweek
A total of 200 U.K. employers, representing more than 5,000 employees, have signed up for a permanent four-day workweek with no loss of pay, according…
- By: Staff
- February 5, 2025 February 3, 2025
- 15:00
Survey finds 60% of North American employees returning to onsite work
Hybrid working is losing ground in North America as 60 per cent of employees returned to the office or job site in 2024, up eight…
- By: Staff
- February 5, 2025 February 5, 2025
- 09:00
Pentagon strips travel reimbursement for troops seeking abortions, fertility treatment
The U.S. Defense Department will no longer reimburse service members for travel out of state to get reproductive health care, including abortions and fertility treatments,…
- By: Lolita C. Baldor, the Associated Press
- February 4, 2025 February 4, 2025
- 15:00
Ivaco Rolling Mills, USW agreement includes pension, benefits gains
The union representing roughly 435 employees at Ivaco Rolling Mills in eastern Ontario has ratified two five-year collective agreements that include pension and benefits gains.…
- By: Staff
- January 31, 2025 January 30, 2025
- 09:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on the Benefits Alliance’s 2025 priorities was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five human resources, benefits,…
- By: Staff
- January 31, 2025 January 30, 2025
- 09:00
AIMCo cuts 19 employees, including DEI program lead
The Alberta Investment Management Corp. has laid off 19 employees and cut their positions, including the role of running its diversity, equity and inclusion program.…
- By: Jack Farrell, the Canadian Press
- January 29, 2025 January 29, 2025
- 15:00
Costco defends its diversity policies as other U.S. companies scale back
Costco Wholesale Corp. is pushing back on a shareholder proposal that urges the wholesale club operator to conduct an evaluation of any business risks posed…
- By: Anne D’innocenzio, the Associated Press
- January 27, 2025 January 24, 2025
- 15:00
My Take: Helping employees amid rising cost of living a win-win for employers
It’s no secret that the cost of living has jumped significantly in Canada over the last five years. Between the price of groceries, mortgages/rents and…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- January 27, 2025 January 24, 2025
- 09:00
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
- 07:55
2024 Future of Work Summit: How Amazon’s upskilling program helps prepare employees for the future
Amazon’s Career Choice program provides employees with skills training that leads to career advancement, whether it be in their current trajectory or an entirely new…
- By: Sadie Janes
- January 27, 2025 January 15, 2025
- 07:53
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on why a majority of Canadians are planning to switch jobs this year was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here…
- By: Staff
- January 24, 2025 January 23, 2025
- 09:00
79% of Canadian employees report improved well-being due to flexibility of hybrid work: survey
More than three-quarters (79 per cent) of Canadian employees say their overall well-being has significantly improved due to the greater flexibility offered by hybrid working,…
- By: Staff
- January 22, 2025 January 22, 2025
- 15:00
Six in 10 Canadian employees planning to change jobs this year: survey
Six in 10 Canadian (57 per cent) employees say they’re either in the process of moving employers or may seek new employment in the next…
- By: Staff
- January 21, 2025 January 21, 2025
- 15:00
Half of North American employees feel less fulfilled compared to five years ago: survey
Half (51 per cent) of North American employees say they feel less fulfilled compared to five years ago, with hybrid workers feeling more fulfilled than…
- By: Staff
- January 21, 2025 January 20, 2025
- 09:00
Expert panel: Chronic disease management, GLP-1s among 2025 health benefits trends
The previous year was an interesting one in the world of employee benefits plans. Over the previous 12 months, employers have navigated the explosion of…
- By: Kim Siddall
- January 21, 2025 January 21, 2025
- 09:00
Impacts of AI, upskilling, flexible work among employers’ HR priorities for 2025: expert
The impacts of artificial intelligence, upskilling and flexible work are among employers’ and employees’ main human resources considerations for 2025, says Candy Ho, a professor…
- By: Sadie Janes
- January 17, 2025 January 20, 2025
- 09:00
Only 23 per cent of U.S. employees feel educated on company goals: survey
Only 23 per cent of U.S. employees feel educated on company goals, compared to 84 per cent of leaders who say they’re effectively communicating business goals, objectives and key…
- By: Staff
- January 13, 2025 January 13, 2025
- 15:00