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How BNP Paribas’ DEI strategy is attracting, supporting diverse talent

While employers in the financial services industry have made some progress in attracting diverse talent across the traditionally male-dominated sector, there’s still a long way…

A look at what’s next for inclusive employee benefits

When looking at the future of inclusive benefits, it’s important for employers to take a holistic approach and ensure their benefits plans offer something for…

How employers can support neurodiverse employees

Based on multiple studies, it’s estimated that roughly 15 to 20 per cent of the global population is neurodivergent, an umbrella term that includes autism,…

Q&A with the UPP’s Omo Akintan

The University Pension Plan’s chief people officer discusses expanding the talent pool, providing access to personalized and culturally relevant mental-health practitioners and finding time to…

Employees hesitant to take time off turning to ‘quiet vacationing’: expert

As the lines between work and family life become increasingly blurred amid the rise of remote working, employees are finding it hard to take time…

42% of Canadian workers say they’re burnt out by end of workday: survey

More than two-fifths (42 per cent) of workers feel exhausted after work; with a quarter citing excessive workload as the leading cause of their burnout,…

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  • June 19, 2024 June 18, 2024
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Flight Centre’s 2023 Workplace Benefits Awards wins communicating wellness offerings to employees

Flight Centre Travel Group’s pair of wins in the 2023 Workplace Benefits Awards is reminding employees of the mental and physical wellness offerings available through…

Deadline extended for the 2024 Workplace Benefits Awards

Benefits Canada is extending the deadline for entering the 2024 Workplace Benefits Awards to Friday, July 5 at 5 p.m. EST. The original industry awards program has been recognizing…

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  • June 17, 2024 June 14, 2024
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72% of U.S. employees staying with their employer to keep pay, job security: survey

Nearly three-quarters (72 per cent) of U.S. employees are choosing to stay with their employers, a significant change from 2022 when 53 per cent were…

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  • June 14, 2024 June 13, 2024
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Survey finds nearly half of U.S. employees are reporting burnout

Nearly half (45 per cent) of U.S. employees say they’ve experienced burnout, down from 58 per cent in August 2020, according to a new survey…

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  • June 13, 2024 June 12, 2024
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20% of U.S. workers say being able to save was their biggest financial worry last year: survey

A fifth (20 per cent) of U.S. employees say contributing to their savings account has been their biggest financial worry in the last 12 months,…

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  • June 12, 2024 June 11, 2024
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How plan sponsors, insurers should approach Wegovy rollout in Canada

When considering whether to cover Wegovy, an obesity medication, it’s important for plan sponsors to weigh increased short-term costs with long-term savings, while considering alternative…

Survey finds 45% of Canadians say they feel recognized at work, but few feel it’s meaningful

While nearly half (45 per cent) of Canadian workers say they feel recognized by their employer at least once a month, fewer than a fifth…

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  • June 11, 2024 June 12, 2024
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Dollar cap matching could more equitably distribute 401(k) contributions, reduce plan sponsor costs: report

Dollar cap match formulas could distribute employer contributions to 401(k)s more equitably than other common match formulas, according to a new report by Vanguard Inc.…

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  • June 11, 2024 June 11, 2024
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Rising cost of food, financial planning affecting Canadians’ stress levels at work: survey

More than two-thirds (68 per cent) of Canadian employees say the rising cost of food and groceries is heavily affecting their stress levels during work…

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  • June 7, 2024 June 6, 2024
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on the federal government’s national pharmacare bill receiving approval in the House of Commons was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this week. Here…

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  • June 7, 2024 June 6, 2024
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Report finds Quebec cities offering most work-life balance in Canada

Six Quebec municipalities are among Canada’s top 10 locations for work-life balance, according to a new report by real estate research firm Point2. The report…

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  • June 7, 2024 June 6, 2024
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Claims for obesity drugs increased 42% in 2023, 92% since 2020: report

The use of obesity medications among Canadian employer-sponsored benefits plan members has grown substantially, with claims increasing 42 per cent in 2023 and roughly 92…

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42% of Canadian workers say they’re less productive during summer: survey

While a majority (82 per cent) of Canadian employees say summer flexible working policies help reduce burnout, 42 per cent say they’re less productive during…

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  • June 5, 2024 June 4, 2024
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CAA Club Group’s Workplace Benefits Award win demonstrating commitment to employee well-being

CAA Club Group’s award-winning health and wellness strategy is showing employees, as well as potential candidates, that the organization is focused on supporting the holistic…

32% of Canadian SMEs facing challenges in attracting employees: survey

Nearly a third (32 per cent) of Canadian small- and medium-sized employers are currently facing challenges in attracting employees, according to a new survey by…

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  • May 31, 2024 May 31, 2024
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Pension fund investments support increased productivity at investee companies: report

Firms that are backed by pension fund investments report increases in employee productivity of between three per cent and five per cent, according to a…

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  • May 31, 2024 May 31, 2024
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More Canadian employers implementing four-day workweek: study

The number of Canadian businesses implementing four-day workweek schedules has increased by 34 per cent over the past year, according to a new study by…

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  • May 29, 2024 May 28, 2024
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Survey finds 77% of U.S. workers think employers’ motivation for returning to office is about control

More than three-quarters (77 per cent) of U.S. workers believe the primary motivation for return-to-office policies is so that employers can exert more control over…

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  • May 29, 2024 May 29, 2024
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Employers rethinking value of employee connections in era of remote work: report

The rise of remote work has led to a loss of workplace social connections that is negatively affecting employees, according to a new report by…