Report finds 10% of Canadians with disabilities denied employment in last 5 years
Roughly one in 10 Canadians with disabilities say they’ve been denied employment in the past five years directly because of their disability, according to a…
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Survey finds student loan repayment programs on the rise in U.S.
The majority (92 per cent) of U.S. employers offer some sort of educational benefit, with the most common being tuition assistance/repayment programs, according to a…
- By: Staff
- January 2, 2025 December 20, 2024
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Canadian workers’ mental health on the decline, driven by financial anxiety: survey
The mental health of Canadian workers has dropped below levels last seen at the start of the coronavirus pandemic, driven by a steep decline in…
- By: Staff
- December 23, 2024 December 19, 2024
- 09:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on the federal government’s decision to transfer a $1.9 billion public pension surplus to general revenue was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this…
- By: Staff
- December 20, 2024 December 19, 2024
- 09:00
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
- 09:00
How mergers and acquisitions impact executive compensation
Mergers and acquisitions can give rise to many legal and financial complexities related to executive compensation. “The key thing from acquirers’ point of view is…
- By: Julius Melnitzer
- December 19, 2024 December 18, 2024
- 09:00
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
- 09:00
46% of Canadian employers adding new roles in first half of 2025: survey
Nearly half (46 per cent) of Canadian employers say they plan to add new permanent positions in the first half of 2025, while 49 per…
- By: Staff
- December 17, 2024 December 16, 2024
- 15:00
Survey finds 61% of U.S. employers have formal onsite work policy
Almost two-thirds (61 per cent) of U.S. employers have implemented a formal policy that requires employees in the office for a minimum number of days…
- By: Staff
- December 16, 2024 December 13, 2024
- 09:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article about the National Institute on Ageing’s report on missing pension plan members was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the…
- By: Staff
- December 13, 2024 December 12, 2024
- 09:00
How Hydro Ottawa’s pre-retiree engagement strategy is supporting financial wellness, retirement readiness
When Hydro Ottawa was preparing for its first wave of retiring baby boomers in 2011, it began working on a strategy to mitigate the subsequent…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- December 13, 2024 December 12, 2024
- 08:57
How to streamline benefits plans during a merger or acquisition
When a company is undergoing a merger or acquisition, it’s important to maintain consistency regarding benefits plans and streamline the process as much as possible.…
- By: Sadie Janes
- December 13, 2024 December 12, 2024
- 08:54
Five Canadian cities ranked among world’s top locations for work-life balance: report
Several Canadian cities rank among the best global locations for work-life balance, according to a new report by Mercer. The report ranked cities according to…
- By: Staff
- December 12, 2024 December 12, 2024
- 15:00
Majority of North American employers linking employee productivity to total rewards strategy in 2025: survey
Three-quarters (75 per cent) of Canadian employers and 66 per cent of U.S. employers say employee productivity is a key focus for 2025, with most…
- By: Staff
- December 12, 2024 December 11, 2024
- 09:00
55% of women employees want to improve financial literacy: survey
More than half (55 per cent) of women employees say they want to improve their financial literacy, compared to 52 per cent of all workers,…
- By: Staff
- December 10, 2024 December 11, 2024
- 15:00
31% of Canadian employees rely on gig work to help cover expenses: survey
A third (31 per cent) of Canadian employees say they rely on gig work in some capacity to help cover regular expenses, according to a…
- By: Staff
- December 9, 2024 December 6, 2024
- 15:00
88% of employees with disabilities, neurodivergence have disclosed their condition at work: survey
The majority (88 per cent) of employees with a disability or who are neurodivergent have chosen to disclose their condition to at least one person…
- By: Staff
- December 6, 2024 December 6, 2024
- 15:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on the impact of Canadian pension income on federal and provincial tax revenues was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here…
- By: Staff
- December 6, 2024 December 5, 2024
- 09:00
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
- 15:00
Employers that support employees with disabilities more productive, profitable: report
Employers that provide opportunities for employees with disabilities are more productive and generate higher revenue, according to a new report by the Canadian Council on…
- By: Staff
- December 2, 2024 November 29, 2024
- 15:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on employees’ views of employer-sponsored benefits plans was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five human resources,…
- By: Staff
- November 29, 2024 November 28, 2024
- 09:00
Employer-sponsored pension plans supporting increased employee productivity: survey
While nine in 10 (85 per cent) employers that reported decreased employee productivity over the past year cited burnout as a major problem, investing in…
- November 28, 2024 November 28, 2024
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Joey Restaurants promoting skills, career development through internal education program
Joey Restaurant Group is using an internal educational program to teach employees the soft skills of leadership and assist in their career development. By focusing on…
- By: Sadie Janes
- November 28, 2024 November 27, 2024
- 09:00
85% of Canadians believe employee well-being is a human right: survey
Eight in 10 (85 per cent) Canadians feel employee well-being is a human right, according to a new survey by First Onsite Property Restoration. “People don’t…
- By: Lauren Bailey
- November 27, 2024 November 25, 2024
- 09:00
Walmart rolling back DEI policies
Walmart Inc. is rolling back its diversity, equity and inclusion policies, joining a growing list of major corporations that have done the same after coming…
- By: The Associated Press
- November 26, 2024 November 26, 2024
- 15:00