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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…

Canadians taking fewer holidays, earning less in 2020: report

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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Survey finds 44% of Canadian employees reporting satisfaction with current role, responsibilities

More than two-fifths (44 per cent) of Canadian employees say they’re satisfied with their current role and responsibilities, according to a new survey by ADP…

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  • May 31, 2023 May 30, 2023
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Employers taking holistic approach to mental health as coronavirus pandemic wanes: expert

As the coronavirus pandemic switches to an endemic phase, employers are taking a more holistic approach to mental health to make sure everyone is well-equipped…

Canadian companies adopting ‘stay interviews’ as workers rethink careers, needs

When Tara Vanderloo’s employees are mulling leaving her enterprise software company, she wants to be one of the first people they tell — and to…

Survey finds 39% of women considering quitting job due to stress, burnout

Two-fifths (39 per cent) of Canadian women say they’ve considered quitting their job due to stress or burnout, compared to 25 per cent of men,…

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  • May 26, 2023 May 26, 2023
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on American Express Canada’s onsite counselling service was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the last week. Here are the five most popular news…

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  • May 26, 2023 May 25, 2023
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Survey finds a third of Canadian employees currently experiencing burnout

More than three-quarters (78 per cent) of Canadian employees say they’ve felt burnt out in their careers at some point and 35 per cent say…

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  • May 25, 2023 May 25, 2023
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Humi using ChatGPT to remove administrative burden from HR, recruitment processes

Artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT are becoming critical in helping human resources leaders balance the necessary administration in recruitment processes, says Andrea Bartlett, vice-president of…

Amex Canada supporting employee well-being with onsite counselling, enhanced mental-health resources

American Express Canada is supporting employee well-being with onsite counselling and enhanced mental-health resources. Employees can register for free in-office counselling sessions with a registered…

Clyde & Co enhances global parental leave offering

Global law firm Clyde & Co is rolling out a globally-consistent parental leave offering that will be available to all employees and partners with at…

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  • May 23, 2023 May 19, 2023
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84% of U.S. employees happy at work, but burnout persists: survey

While the majority (84 per cent) of U.S. workers say they’re at least somewhat happy at work, nearly two-thirds (60 per cent) report some level…

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  • May 19, 2023 May 19, 2023
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Majority of millennial, gen Z workers more likely to stay with employers that provide benefits: survey

More than half of generation Z (56 per cent) and millennial employees (65 per cent) say their current benefits package makes them somewhat more likely to…

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  • May 19, 2023 May 18, 2023
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on how defined benefit pension plan sponsors can use a surplus was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the last week. Here are…

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  • May 19, 2023 May 26, 2023
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New federal initiative aiming to increase employment rate of persons with disabilities

A new, six-year initiative is focusing on building the capacity of employers and workplaces to recruit, hire, onboard, accommodate, train, mentor and promote persons with…

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  • May 19, 2023 May 18, 2023
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Employers can stave off ‘rage applying’ trend by focusing on employee well-being: experts

With many stressors weighing on employees amid the current economic climate, it’s important for employers to recognize the ‘rage applying’ trend is rooted in workplace…

Community Savings reducing mental-health stigma through wellness supports, advocacy work

Community Savings Credit Union is reducing stigma around mental health in the workplace and the community through increased wellness support and advocacy work. The British…

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Just 34% of U.S. SMEs offering retirement benefits: survey

Just a third (34 per cent) of U.S. small- and medium-sized employers say they offer retirement benefits, according to a new survey by Fidelity Investments.…

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  • May 17, 2023 May 16, 2023
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