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Top 5 HR, pension and benefits stories of the week

A story looking at demand from employees for more comprehensive benefits offerings took the top spot over the past week on BenefitsCanada.com. Here are the five most…

  • By: Staff
  • November 26, 2021 November 26, 2021
  • 09:00

B.C. municipality supporting employee fitness with new wellness program

Employees of the municipal government of East Kootenay, B.C., are staying active during their workday through a new physical wellness program. The program, run by…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • November 25, 2021 November 25, 2021
  • 09:00

Mental health declining for 23% of employees since start of pandemic: survey

Nearly a quarter (23 per cent) of employed Canadians are reporting a decline in their mental health since the start of the pandemic, according to…

  • By: Staff
  • November 25, 2021 November 25, 2021
  • 09:00

Citigroup supporting employee wellness as return-to-office plans take shape

As Citigroup Inc. begins rolling out its plans for returning to the workplace, it’s focusing on supporting employees’ mental health and wellness throughout the transition.…

Employees want more comprehensive benefits coverage: survey

Canadian employees want more comprehensive coverage under their benefits plans, according to a survey by the Conference Board of Canada and Telus Health. The survey,…

  • By: Staff
  • November 19, 2021 November 29, 2021
  • 09:05

Top 5 HR, pension and benefits stories of the week

A story looking at dynamic pension pools as a decumulation option took the top spot over the past week on BenefitsCanada.com. Here are the five most popular…

  • By: Staff
  • November 19, 2021 November 19, 2021
  • 09:05

How small and mid-sized employers can offer benefits like large employers

By beefing up its benefits programs and putting flexibility at the core of its offerings, Willful has been able to grow its staff amid a…

Employers enhancing meaningful benefits offerings to attract, keep top talent

Many companies used to boast about their modern offices with gyms, fully-stocked kitchens and even bowling alleys. But when the coronavirus pandemic hit, sharing a…

Scotiabank increasing mental-health coverage, providing leadership training

Scotiabank is increasing its focus on mental health through expanded benefits coverage and additional training for employees in leadership roles. Beginning April 1, 2022, all…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • November 18, 2021 November 18, 2021
  • 09:00

Remote, hybrid or in-office work? Marketing agency lets staff decide

Fuse Create is adopting a hybrid work policy and leaving the decision to continue working from home or return to the office entirely up to…

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Employers see retirement benefits as top attraction, retention tool: survey

A majority of Canadian employers believe providing workplace retirement savings plans can improve employee attraction and retention, according to a survey by Maru Group Ltd.…

Survey says 22% of pre-retirees planning to work past age 65

A growing number of pre-retirees are planning to delay their retirement past age 65, according to a new survey by Fidelity Investments Inc. The survey,…

  • By: Staff
  • November 15, 2021 November 16, 2021
  • 15:00

Top 5 HR, pension and benefits stories of the week

Stories delving into how employers and employees are dealing with returning to the workplace dominated the top stories over the past week on BenefitsCanada.com, with three of…

  • By: Staff
  • November 12, 2021 November 12, 2021
  • 09:00