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;…
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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
Bell Let’s Talk Day providing opportunities to promote mental-health resources, open communication
Bell Let’s Talk Day provides an opportunity to promote internal mental-health resources to employees and establish more open communication, says Jessica Reid, the company’s director…
- By: Sadie Janes
- January 22, 2025 January 21, 2025
- 09:00
Beyond Blue Monday: Employee mental health a year-round priority, says expert
While ‘Blue Monday’ may highlight the importance of employee mental health, supporting workers’ psychological safety is a year-round duty, says Mara Notarfonzo, vice-president of total…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- January 20, 2025 January 17, 2025
- 09:00
Communication, clarity helping employers achieve compliance in return-to-workplace push: experts
In the return-to-office push, employers that have been clear with their return policies will find better compliance from employees, says Janet Candido, founder and principal…
- By: Lauren Bailey
- January 16, 2025 January 15, 2025
- 09:00
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…
- By: Sadie Janes
- January 7, 2025 January 3, 2025
- 09:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on declining mental health among Canadian workers was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five human resources,…
- By: Staff
- January 3, 2025 January 2, 2025
- 09:00
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…
- By: Katharine Coons
- January 2, 2025 January 1, 2025
- 09:00
Why employers should have a policy addressing political discourse in the office
In an increasingly polarized world, discussing politics in the workplace can be harmful to employees and negatively impact company culture, says Jasmine Escalera, a career…
- By: Lauren Bailey
- December 23, 2024 December 20, 2024
- 09:00
How employers can support employees’ mental health during the holidays
Employers can take a proactive role in supporting employee mental health during the holidays through early intervention, communication and making wellness resources easily accessible, says…
- By: Sadie Janes
- December 20, 2024 December 19, 2024
- 09:00
How employers can use workplace policies, communication to ensure safe holiday celebrations
Employers can ensure employees remain safe during holiday celebrations through a combination of communication and robust human resources policies. “I think most companies are at…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- December 17, 2024 December 16, 2024
- 09:00
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
How employers can support employee financial wellness during the holidays
With the return of the holiday shopping season, employees may be tempted to spend more than they planned, despite the rising cost in living. According…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- December 5, 2024 December 4, 2024
- 09:00
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
70% of Canadian employees say employer fosters trusting, safe workplace but challenges remain: survey
While seven in 10 (70 per cent) Canadian employees say their employer does a good job of fostering a safe and trusting environment that encourages…
- By: Staff
- November 22, 2024 November 22, 2024
- 15:00
Expert panel: How employers can support managers to effectively champion employee mental health
Most employees have experienced the powerful impact, whether positive or negative, that a manager can have on their work experience and overall well-being. As conversations…
- By: Katharine Coons
- November 15, 2024 November 11, 2024
- 09:00
Amazon Canada’s new estate planning benefit key to financial wellness win
Amazon Canada’s commitment to unique financial wellness offerings led to a win at Benefits Canada‘s 2024 Workplace Benefits Awards on Oct. 18. The technology company was…
- By: Bryan McGovern
- October 28, 2024 November 6, 2024
- 09:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article announcing the winners of Benefits Canada‘s 2024 Workplace Benefits Awards was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five…
- By: Staff
- October 25, 2024 October 24, 2024
- 09:00
PepsiCo Canada’s winning DEI strategy linking inclusion to employee well-being
PepsiCo Canada’s 2024 Workplace Benefits Awards win demonstrates how weaving diversity, equity and inclusion into strategic business practices can foster employee mental health and wellness.…
- By: Lauren Bailey
- October 24, 2024 November 6, 2024
- 09:00
Colliers lands award win for individualized, interventional approach to absence management
Colliers International Group Inc.’s interventional and individualized approach to employee absences led to a win for best Absence Management program at Benefits Canada’s 2024 Workplace…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- October 22, 2024 November 6, 2024
- 09:00
Peel Region enhancing communication strategy with online employee service centre
The Regional Municipality of Peel is enhancing its communication strategy with its employee service centre, says Deborah Arsenault, the regional government’s chief human resources officer.…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- October 18, 2024 October 17, 2024
- 09:00
Q&A with Manulife Canada’s Michelle DeBeyer
The insurance company’s vice-president and head of human resources discusses embracing artificial intelligence and taking time to sit back, relax and connect with family. Q:…
- By: Lauren Bailey
- October 11, 2024 October 9, 2024
- 08:53
Sounding Board: How hybrid, remote working arrangements can impact compensation
Although jobs that involve working remotely have been around for decades in some form or another, the coronavirus pandemic brought them front and centre. There…
- By: David Tyson
- October 10, 2024 October 9, 2024
- 09:00
93% of Canadian employees say honest work environment essential to employer’s success: survey
The vast majority (93 per cent) of Canadians agree a work environment that allows employees to be honest is essential to their company’s success, with…
- By: Sadie Janes
- October 1, 2024 September 30, 2024
- 09:00
Survey finds 47% of working mothers say transition, communication plan could improve maternity leave
Half (47 per cent) of Canadian working mothers say an overall transition and communication plan would have improved their transition to maternity leave and return…
- By: Staff
- October 1, 2024 September 30, 2024
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