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Half of U.S. employees considering looking for new job if employer reduces flexibility: survey

Half (50 per cent) of U.S. employees say they’d consider looking for a new job if their employer reduced remote and hybrid work flexibility, a…

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  • August 27, 2024 August 26, 2024
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Citigroup enhancing parental leave, introducing caregiver leave for U.S., Puerto Rico employees

Citigroup Inc. is enhancing its parental leave and introducing a new caregiver leave for employees in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. The financial services company…

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  • August 27, 2024 August 27, 2024
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on how the concept of merit, excellence and intelligence can thwart employers’ diversity, equity and inclusion efforts was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com…

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  • August 23, 2024 August 22, 2024
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95% of workers see value in learning generative AI tools, despite job security concerns: report

While the vast majority (95 per cent) of workers said they appreciate the value of learning to use generative artificial intelligence tools, they’re unsure their…

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  • August 23, 2024 August 22, 2024
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Concept of ‘MEI’ taking away from employers’ DEI efforts: expert

The concept of merit, excellence and intelligence — which is gaining traction in certain industries — can detract from the critical efforts employers are making…

Employers gaining upper hand when negotiating pay, benefits with unions: expert

Over the past year, union negotiations have ramped up and wage settlements have reached new heights, mainly due to the fact that negotiations were set…

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

An article on why Canadian workers say job flexibility is key to satisfaction was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the…

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  • August 16, 2024 August 15, 2024
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Expert panel: The importance of employee feedback in shaping benefits plans

Most employers look to get feedback from their employees on a variety of topics that touch on the worker experience. Valuable information can be found…

Only a quarter of Canadian employees say their employer offers summer perks: survey

Only a quarter (24 per cent) of Canadian employees say their employer offers seasonal perks during the summer, according to a new survey by ADP…

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  • August 12, 2024 August 12, 2024
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on the nuances of Quebec’s pension laws was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five human resources,…

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  • August 9, 2024 August 8, 2024
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Head to head: Is it time to retire the term ‘retirement?’

One actuary says social and technological factors are changing the concept of retirement, while another notes the fundamentals remain the same. Michel St-Germain, retired actuary, fellow…

A closer look at Finland’s new flexible parental leave

When Finland introduced changes to its parental leave policy in 2022, it was specifically aimed at encouraging fathers to take as much time off work…

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Survey finds future U.S. employees value health benefits, work-life balance

The next generation of U.S. workers say health benefits (72 per cent), paid time off (63 per cent) and flexible schedules (61 per cent) are…

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  • August 8, 2024 August 9, 2024
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Ontario’s new regulations for publicly advertised jobs providing transparency for job-seekers: expert

Stronger regulations at the provincial level surrounding Ontario employers’ publicly advertised job postings can prevent companies from ‘ghosting’ applicants and provide candidates with more transparency…

Report finds majority of Canadian employers have employment, retention programs for people with disabilities

A majority (82 per cent) of Canadian companies have employment and retention programs focused on, or inclusive of, people with disabilities, according to a new…

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  • August 6, 2024 August 7, 2024
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47% of U.S. employers report 2024 salary budgets are lower than last year: survey

Nearly half (47 per cent) of U.S. employers report their salary budgets for 2024 are lower than the previous year, as the overall median pay…

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  • August 6, 2024 August 6, 2024
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Canadian employers ramping up hiring as inflation eases: expert

Half (52 per cent) of Canadian employers say they’re planning to add new permanent positions in the second half of the year, according to a…

51% of U.S. pre-retirees, retirees delaying retirement, returning to the workforce: survey

Half (51 per cent) of U.S. pre-retirees and retirees say they’re considering either delaying or coming out of retirement, according to a new survey from…

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  • August 5, 2024 August 2, 2024
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article detailing how Canada’s exemplary pension regulatory system is helping to safeguard plans from mismanagement was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this week. Here…

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  • August 2, 2024 August 1, 2024
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32% of U.S. managers say return to office was to keep track of employees’ work habits: survey

Nearly a third (32 per cent) of managers in the U.S. say the ability to keep track of employees’ work habits was the main goal…

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  • August 1, 2024 July 31, 2024
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Fully remote employees have higher levels of loneliness: report

Employees who work remotely full time report higher levels of loneliness (25 per cent) than those who work fully onsite (16 per cent), according to…

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  • July 31, 2024 July 30, 2024
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41% of U.K. employees no longer working from home at all in 2024: survey

Two-fifths (41 per cent) of U.K. employees are no longer working from home at all in 2024, up from 36 per cent in 2023, according…

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  • July 30, 2024 July 30, 2024
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64% of Americans wish they’d started saving for retirement earlier: survey

Nearly two-thirds (64 per cent) of Americans say they wish they’d started saving for retirement when they were younger than age 25, according to a new…

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  • July 29, 2024 July 29, 2024
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on the City of Philadelphia’s return-to-office mandate was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five human resources,…

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  • July 26, 2024 July 25, 2024
  • 09:00

Employers can help gen Z workers feel less isolated through social activities, mentoring: experts

Generation Z workers may be feeling more disconnected or isolated due to the effects of remote work, but employers can help by providing opportunities for…