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How employers can support LGBTQ2S+ employees’ mental well-being amid challenging times

For LGBTQ2S+ employees and allies, the current news stream is particularly bleak. In recent months, at least 20 U.S. states have enacted laws restricting or…

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Younger U.S. workers seeking paid time off, flexible work in job search: survey

Two-thirds (65 per cent) of younger U.S. workers say paid time off is the No. 1 employer benefit that influences their job search, followed by…

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  • June 16, 2023 June 16, 2023
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on Saskatchewan’s Public Employees Benefits Agency transition to a not-for-profit corporation was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the last week. Here are…

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  • June 16, 2023 June 15, 2023
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U.S. employers increasing family, caregiver benefits: survey

U.S. employers are increasing their family and caregiving benefits in 2023, according to a new survey by the Society for Human Resource Management. The survey,…

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  • June 16, 2023 June 15, 2023
  • 09:00

Deadline extended for the 2023 Workplace Benefits Awards

Benefits Canada is extending the deadline for entering the 2023 Workplace Benefits Awards to Friday, July 7 at 5 p.m. EST. The original industry awards program has been…

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  • June 16, 2023 June 15, 2023
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76% of U.S. employees would consider moving on if company rolled back flexible work: survey

Three-quarters (76 per cent) of U.S. employees say they’d actively search for — or be open to — a new job if their company rolled…

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  • June 14, 2023 June 14, 2023
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How different types of pension plans impact employee recruitment, retention

When Alaska switched its public education employees from two defined benefit pension plans to a 401(k)-style defined contribution plan, more staff left their positions, according…

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  • June 13, 2023 June 9, 2023
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70% of global employers seeing ROI on employee well-being programs: survey

More than two-thirds (70 per cent) of global employers say they’re seeing a return on investment from their employee well-being programs, up significantly from 23…

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  • June 12, 2023 June 12, 2023
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Google, Salesforce applying different tactics to coax workers back to office

Google is enforcing its hybrid working policy by tying required in-office days to employee performance reviews. In an internal email, the company said it would…

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  • June 12, 2023 June 9, 2023
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Survey finds 60% of employees say they’d leave current job for one with more inclusive benefits

Sixty per cent of Canadian employees say they’d consider leaving their jobs for a role that offers more inclusive benefits, according to a new survey…

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  • June 12, 2023 June 9, 2023
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Saskatchewan’s pension and benefits administrator transitioning to not-for-profit model

Saskatchewan’s Public Employees Benefits Agency is transitioning to a not-for-profit corporation. The PEBA began pursuing the transition in 2021 at the request of the trustees…

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

An article on seven questions that employers should ask as the coronavirus pandemic moves into an endemic phase was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over…

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  • June 9, 2023 June 8, 2023
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Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan’s 2022 Workplace Benefits Awards wins supporting engagement, recruitment

The Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan is reporting increased employee engagement following a pair of wins in Benefits Canada’s 2022 Workplace Benefits Awards. The ASEBP’s extensive mental-health…

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Younger workers experiencing difficulties cultivating soft skills amid rise in remote working: expert

Although there are many benefits to remote working arrangements, such as a reduced commute and improved work-life balance, younger employees who work remotely aren’t practising…

38% of U.S. workers cite benefits as No. 1 reason they stay with employer: survey

More than a third (38 per cent) of U.S. employees say benefits are the No. 1 reason they’ve stayed with their current employer, followed by pay…

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  • June 8, 2023 June 7, 2023
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Meta asking office-based employees to work onsite three times per week this fall

Facebook parent company Meta Platforms Inc. is asking office-based employees to come in three times a week beginning in September. The move is part of…

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  • June 7, 2023 June 7, 2023
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Just 39% of women earn $55K or more compared to 67% of men: survey

Two-thirds (67 per cent) of North American men say they earn $55,000 or more, compared to just 39 per cent of women, according to a…

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  • June 7, 2023 June 6, 2023
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Survey finds 50% of employees can’t completely disconnect from work while on vacation

Just half (50 per cent) of employees say they’re able to completely disconnect from work while on vacation, according to a new survey by the Harris…

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  • June 6, 2023 June 6, 2023
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Expert panel: Seven important questions as pandemic moves into endemic phase

In three short years, the relationship between Canadian employers and employees has changed dramatically as a result of the coronavirus pandemic’s impact on health, finances…

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36% of Canadian employees feel more burned out than a year ago: survey

More than a third (36 per cent) of Canadian employees say they feel more burned out than a year ago, according to a new survey…

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  • June 5, 2023 June 5, 2023
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Just 14% of U.S. women say employer recognizes need for menopause benefits: survey

While half (51 per cent) of peri- and post-menopausal U.S. women say menopause has negatively impacted their work life, just 14 per cent believe their…

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  • June 2, 2023 June 2, 2023
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Colliers focusing on gender diversity, ERGs to attract talent

Colliers North America is building a diverse workforce by promoting gender diversity and using feedback from its employee resource groups, says Muriel Thompson, the organization’s…

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

An article on Amazon Canada’s ‘Dogs at Work’ program was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the last week. Here are the five most popular news…

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  • June 2, 2023 June 1, 2023
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Amazon expanding ‘Dogs at Work’ program to Canada, easing employees’ return to workplace

When Amazon Inc. employees in Toronto and Vancouver head to the office, they’ll be able to bring their fur babies with them. The technology company’s…

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93% of U.S. employees experiencing stress, mainly due to finances: survey

A vast majority (93 per cent) of U.S. employees say they’re feeling stressed, with many citing finances as one source (84 per cent) or the…

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  • May 31, 2023 May 30, 2023
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