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74% of employers hiring external candidates for leadership roles: survey

While 88 per cent of global executives say their organizations use succession planning, 74 per cent report their organizations often or always hire external candidates…

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  • June 13, 2022 June 10, 2022
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Top 5 HR, benefits and pension stories of the week

An article on how pension plans are approaching risk management was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the last week. Here are the five most popular…

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  • June 10, 2022 June 9, 2022
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Scotiabank marking Pride Month by increasing LGBTQ2S+ employee representation targets

Scotiabank is marking Pride Month by setting new targets for LGBTQ2S+ representation and connecting employees with volunteering opportunities in a range of communities. Dominic Cole-Morgan,…

U.S. employee resignations jumped by 41% in 2022: survey

U.S. employers saw a 41 per cent spike in voluntary employee departures in 2022, according to a new survey by Aon. The survey, which polled…

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  • June 8, 2022 June 8, 2022
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Remote, hybrid work creating schism among employees

Employees like Matt Fairbanks are one of the reasons the hospitality and restaurant industry is struggling to find workers even as the coronavirus pandemic wanes.…

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44% of employers believe remote work a factor for women leaving the workforce: survey

More than two-fifths (44 per cent) of employers believe remote working has led women to exit the workforce due to the potential for longer workdays,…

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  • June 8, 2022 June 7, 2022
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A third of U.S. workers believe their employer lacks sufficient commitment to DEI: survey

Roughly a third of U.S. employees believe their employer lacks a sufficient commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, according to a new survey by Buck…

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  • June 7, 2022 June 6, 2022
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Metro, Unifor agreement includes drug plan for part-time workers

The union representing 225 part-time workers at Metro Inc. warehouses in Etobicoke, Ont. has ratified a three-year agreement that includes multiple benefits gains. Unifor members…

42% of parents postponed returning to work due to difficulties finding childcare: Stats Can

Two-fifths (42 per cent) of Canadian parents postponed returning to work in 2022 due to difficulties finding childcare, according to a new survey by Statistics…

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  • June 5, 2022 June 6, 2022
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Apple, Microsoft boosting employee compensation amid inflation, tight labour market

Apple Inc. is upping its compensation package and giving its U.S. retail employees a pay increase of 10 per cent or more in a bid to…

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  • June 3, 2022 June 2, 2022
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Preparation, employee wellness initiatives key to workplace stroke prevention

The Heart and Stroke Foundation is marking Stroke Awareness Month by promoting employee preparation and workplace wellness initiatives. Ontario Power Generation is among the employers…

How CIBC is supporting LGBTQ2S+ employees, increasing DEI targets

Enhancements to the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce’s gender affirmation coverage is the latest way the bank is supporting LGBTQ2S+ employees during Pride Month and…

Just one in six employees feels strongly connected at work: survey

Only a sixth of employees feel highly connected at work, with employees who work onsite feeling the least connected, according to a new survey by…

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  • June 1, 2022 May 31, 2022
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Expert panel: The future of work is flexible, prioritizes employee mental health

Employees everywhere are redefining what work means to them and redrawing their expectations of employers. Mental-health supports and flexible working options are now imperative if…

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Unionized Starbucks employees face hard work of bargaining in drive for better pay, benefits

It’s become a common sight: jubilant Starbucks Corp. workers celebrating after successful votes to unionize at dozens of U.S. stores. But when the celebrations die…

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Ottawa named a top city for work-life balance: report

Ottawa is among the world’s top cities for work-life balance, according to a new report by information technology company Kisi Inc. The report, which assessed…

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  • May 30, 2022 May 30, 2022
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Women CEOs’ compensation up 26% in 2021, but ranks remain small

Median pay for women occupying the corner office rose to nearly $16 million, according to an annual survey by Equilar Inc. for The Associated Press.…

2022 GIC coverage: Embedding DEI into business practice removes blind spots, barriers for institutional investors

Diversity, equity and inclusion is a business imperative that has a direct impact on institutional investors’ overall performance. While investors can have the best strategy…

Top 5 HR, benefits and pension stories of the week

An article on how employers can create health benefits and retirement plans for gig workers was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the last week.…

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  • May 27, 2022 May 26, 2022
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29% of employers prioritizing workers’ physical, mental health amid labour shortage: survey

More than a quarter (29 per cent) of global employees said their employers are focusing on supporting workers’ physical and mental well-being to address growing skills…

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  • May 26, 2022 May 26, 2022
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Survey finds U.S. employees switching jobs for higher pay, better workplace culture

More than half (59 per cent) of U.S. workers say it would be easy to find a new job and many have taken or plan…

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  • May 26, 2022 May 26, 2022
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Women held just 19% of board seats in 2019: Stats Can

Women made up roughly 19 per cent of corporate board seats in 2019, an increase from 18 per cent the year before, even though the…

Most U.S. employers haven’t embedded DEI, accessibility initiatives into daily processes: survey

While most U.S. employers have committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and accessibility initiatives, the majority haven’t embedded these initiatives into their daily processes, according to…

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  • May 24, 2022 May 24, 2022
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Employers adjusting benefits, compensation amid inflation, labour shortage: survey

More than half of Canadian employers have considered adjusting employee rewards and benefits (57 per cent) and salary/wages (55 per cent) to contend with rising…

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  • May 20, 2022 May 20, 2022
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Top 5 HR, benefits and pension stories of the week

A decision by a British Columbia labour arbitrator on how a drug cost-control program violated a collective agreement was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over…

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  • May 20, 2022 May 20, 2022
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