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Women holding more board seats, but overall diversity still lagging: report

Among Canadian companies providing disclosure for 2023, women held 29 per cent of board seats, up from 26 per cent in 2022, according to Osler…

  • By: Staff
  • October 16, 2023 October 13, 2023
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How flexible dress codes can support DEI amid post-pandemic return to office

As more employees return to the office following the coronavirus pandemic, a one-size-fits-all approach to dress codes no longer works, says Farzeen Mawji, national practice…

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Canada among top countries for work-life balance: report

Canada ranks No. 9 among the top 10 countries with the best work-life balance, according to a new report by Remote Technology Inc. The report…

  • By: Staff
  • October 13, 2023 October 12, 2023
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Head to head: Is ROI the responsibility of HR or finance?

While one human resources professional says HR has the greatest impact on return on investment, the other says it’s a shared responsibility and a stronger…

A closer look at how chronic conditions are impacting benefits plans

In 2022, some of the top chronic conditions affecting group benefits plans were diabetes, obesity, depression and arthritis. Diabetes was the No. 1 ranked condition…

60% of employees willing to take pay cut in exchange for flexible, remote working: survey

Sixty per cent of Canadian employees say they’d be willing to accept a lower salary in exchange for flexible working hours or a remote working…

  • By: Staff
  • October 12, 2023 October 11, 2023
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Latest GM Canada, Unifor deal includes DB pension changes, benefits enhancements

Canadian auto workers, GM reach tentative contract agreement, mirroring Ford deal

General Motors and the union representing Canadian auto workers reached a tentative contract agreement Tuesday, ending a strike that began just after midnight. About 4,300…

Thomson Reuters supporting employee mental health with resources, education sessions

Thomson Reuters Corp. is supporting employee mental health by creating opportunities for workers to connect with each other and highlighting resources to support mental health…

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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on how employers can support workers’ savings amid the rising cost of living was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the last week. Here…

  • October 6, 2023 October 5, 2023
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Just 20% of U.S. workers feel connected to their organization’s culture: survey

Just two in 10 (roughly 20 per cent) U.S. employees strongly agree they’re connected to their organization’s culture, according to a new survey by Workhuman…

  • By: Staff
  • October 5, 2023 October 5, 2023
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80% of SME workers consider benefits before accepting new role: survey

The majority (80 per cent) of Canadian employees say they consider a small- and medium-sized employer’s health benefits before accepting a new role and 73 per cent…

  • By: Staff
  • October 5, 2023 October 6, 2023
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Employers play crucial role in supporting employees’ savings amid rising cost of living: expert

As Canadians struggle to save amid the rising cost of living, employers play a crucial role in facilitating savings options for their employees, says Doug Crowe, vice-president…

Walmart Canada supporting employee enrichment, well-being by covering education costs

Walmart Canada is supporting employees’ ongoing education by covering the cost of tuition, books and course fees for programs at some of Canada’s top universities.…

Survey finds a third of Canadian workers finding cost a barrier to accessing mental-health support

A third (32 per cent) of Canadian employees say cost/affordability is the top barrier to getting mental-health support, according to the latest mental-health index by…

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  • October 2, 2023 October 1, 2023
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92% of LGBTQ2S+ workers consider company’s inclusion reputation when job searching: survey

The vast majority (92 per cent) of global LGBTQ2S+ employees say they consider potential employers’ reputations around LGBTQ2S+ inclusion when searching for a job, according…

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  • October 2, 2023 September 28, 2023
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Report finds employees less likely to say employer making positive changes to support mental health in 2023

While employees’ overall view of their employer’s workplace mental-health efforts are on the rise, workers were 49 per cent less likely to say their employer…

  • By: Staff
  • September 29, 2023 September 27, 2023
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on the new agreement between Ford of Canada and Unifor was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the last week. Here are the five most…

  • By: Staff
  • September 29, 2023 September 28, 2023
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Truth and Reconciliation: KPMG in Canada focusing on education, recruitment efforts

KPMG in Canada is marking the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation by educating employees and employer clients on issues impacting Indigenous Canadians. The organization…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • September 29, 2023 September 28, 2023
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Expert panel: How employers can support transgender, gender non-conforming employees

Canada’s most recent census found there are 59,460 Canadians aged 15 or older who identify as transgender and 41,355 who identified as non-binary. However, these individuals…

Survey finds majority of plan members with a workplace wellness culture satisfied with their jobs

Plan members with a workplace wellness culture are much more likely (89 per cent) to be satisfied with their jobs compared to those without one…

  • By: Staff
  • September 28, 2023 September 28, 2023
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Canadian employers projecting smaller compensation increases in 2024: survey

Canadian employers are projecting, on average, 3.3 per cent for merit increase budgets and 3.7 per cent for total increase budgets in 2024, compared to…

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  • September 27, 2023 September 27, 2023
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BDO partnering with NGOs to address workplace accessibility gaps

BDO Canada is partnering with two non-governmental organizations to address accessibility gaps within the workplace. The consultancy is working with the Institute for Research and Development on…

  • By: Sadie Janes
  • September 26, 2023 September 25, 2023
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Ford, Unifor agreement includes significant DC pension improvements, transition to DB plan

More than 5,600 Ford of Canada workers have voted in favour of ratifying a three-year collective agreement that includes improvements to the defined contribution and…

  • By: Staff
  • September 25, 2023 September 25, 2023
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Men more likely than women to report reduced stress due to financial wellness programs: survey

More than a quarter (28 per cent) of male employees in the U.S. report a reduction in their stress levels due to their employer’s financial…

  • By: Staff
  • September 25, 2023 September 22, 2023
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Half of U.S. workers say employee well-being supports healthy workplace culture: survey

While half (51 per cent) of U.S. workers say improving employee well-being is a key action that employers can take to create a healthy workplace…

  • By: Staff
  • September 22, 2023 September 22, 2023
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