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CalPERS CEO pay reaching US$1.2M due to investment performance boost: report

Marcie Frost, chief executive officer at the California Public Employees’ Retirement System, is receiving a significant bonus that will boost her compensation to more than…

  • By: Staff
  • September 25, 2024 September 23, 2024
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Survey finds 33% of North American workers report declining financial situation

A third (33 per cent) of North American workers say they’re financially worse off than a year ago and have financial issues that are negatively…

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  • September 24, 2024 September 20, 2024
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Canadian employers project average base salary increase of 3.6% in 2025: survey

Canadian employers are projecting an average base salary increase of 3.6 per cent in 2025, a percentage that increases to 3.9 per cent among British…

  • By: Staff
  • September 23, 2024 September 23, 2024
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Workplace wellness culture influencing job satisfaction, perception of benefits plan: 2024 BCHS

While three-quarters (76 per cent) of benefits plan members agreed their employer’s workplace culture or environment encourages health and wellness, plan sponsors were more enthusiastic,…

  • By: Staff
  • September 20, 2024 September 19, 2024
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Majority of employers feel it’s challenging to provide benefits in today’s economic climate: 2024 BCHS

A large majority (80 per cent) of Canadian employers feel it’s extremely (36 per cent) or somewhat challenging (44 per cent) to provide benefits in…

  • By: Staff
  • September 19, 2024 September 18, 2024
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DEI pushback an opportunity for employers to highlight intention behind diversity, inclusion initiatives: expert

While the recent pullback from diversity, equity and inclusion policies by several large employers may be concerning to some employees, it also provides companies with…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • September 19, 2024 September 18, 2024
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38% of plan members experiencing loneliness, isolation, social disconnection: 2024 BCHS

Nearly two-fifths (38 per cent) of benefits plan members are experiencing a general sense of loneliness, isolation and social disconnection, according to the 2024 Benefits…

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  • September 18, 2024 September 17, 2024
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Survey finds 54% of Canadian employees say affordability a barrier to improving well-being

More than half (54 per cent) of Canadian employees say affordability is among the top barriers to improving their well-being, according to a new survey…

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  • September 16, 2024 September 13, 2024
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on the Ontario government’s review of preferred pharmacy networks was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five human…

  • By: Staff
  • September 13, 2024 September 12, 2024
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Editorial: Many happy returns

With the return of autumn, change is once again in the air. For the last nine months, I’ve lead the editorial team at Benefits Canada…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • September 13, 2024 September 12, 2024
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B.C. family doctors call for sick days, pensions ahead of October election

Representatives of family doctors in British Columbia say giving physicians paid sick days, vacation coverage, extended health and dental benefits and a pension plan is…

Head to head: Are employers reversing the ‘she-cession’ in the post-pandemic era?

One chief executive officer acknowledges that employers have made promising progress, while a human resources director argues more work needs to be done. Jodi Kovitz,…

  • By: Sadie Janes
  • September 13, 2024 September 12, 2024
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How employers can support female employees’ financial, retirement wellness

Brianne Collins, age 29, has worked as a senior copywriter at a large Toronto-based advertising agency for just over a year. Collins’ agency supports employee…

IMCO betting big on private assets amid demand for sustainability

The Investment Management Corp. of Ontario is looking at private assets as an opportunity to support investment returns across various Ontario-based pension plans. “We believe…

Q&A with B.C. Lottery Corp.’s Madhavee Inamdar

The B.C. Lottery Corp.’s manager of diversity, inclusion and belonging discusses weaving inclusivity into the fabric of a business, bringing organizations together to share diversity,…

Employers focused on employee well-being twice as likely to report strong talent, financial outcomes: survey

Employers that are highly focused on employee well-being are twice as likely to report better human capital and financial outcomes than companies with low well-being effectiveness,…

  • By: Staff
  • September 12, 2024 September 12, 2024
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Remote working supporting employee productivity but not a one-size-fits-all solution: expert

While hybrid and remote working arrangements can help some employees be more productive, it’s important that employers don’t take a “one-size-fits-all” approach when implementing these…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • September 12, 2024 September 11, 2024
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Mental-health leaves of absence among U.S. workers up 22% in Q1 2024: report

Roughly one in ten (11 per cent) of all leaves of absence among U.S. workers in the first quarter of 2024 were due to mental…

  • By: Staff
  • September 11, 2024 September 11, 2024
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Canadian employers increasing 2025 salary budgets by 3.4%: survey

Canadian employers’ 2025 salary budgets are increasing by an average of 3.4 per cent, down slightly from 3.6 per cent in 2024, according to a…

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  • September 11, 2024 September 11, 2024
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Survey finds hybrid, remote employees more productive, connected to work

A majority of global employees say they feel more productive (84 per cent) and more connected to their teams (82 per cent) while working in…

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  • September 10, 2024 September 10, 2024
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Molson Coors ends DEI policies, moves to ‘broader view’

Molson Coors Beverage Co. says it’s dropping its diversity, equity and inclusion policies and taking a “broader view” in which all employees know they’re welcome,…

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Canadian employers focusing on workers’ emotional well-being in post-pandemic era: survey

More than two-thirds (68 per cent) of Canadian employers say employees’ emotional well-being continues to be their main wellness focus as they navigate challenges posed…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • September 9, 2024 September 6, 2024
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Using AI to gauge employee well-being, satisfaction

63% of U.S. employees using AI for precision instead of increasing productivity: survey

Nearly two-thirds (63 per cent) of U.S. employees use artificial intelligence tools to double-check their work, instead of tasks such as initial project research and data…

  • By: Staff
  • September 4, 2024 September 4, 2024
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Who are the finalists of the 2024 Workplace Benefits Awards?

Benefits Canada is pleased to announce the finalists of the 2024 Workplace Benefits Awards. Across nearly 100 entries in 12 categories, leading Canadian employers demonstrated their accomplishments in supporting their…

  • By: Staff
  • September 3, 2024 October 28, 2024
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Ford, Lowes among employers pulling back from DEI policies

Ford Motor Co. and Lowe’s Companies Inc. have joined the ranks of companies that have pulled back on diversity, equity and inclusion policies while facing…