The Court of King’s Bench of Alberta has ruled that employees who suggest an alternative to an employer’s accommodation for substance abuse treatment must provide…
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…
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…
An article on Citigroup Inc.’s new parental and caregiver leave programs for U.S. employees was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the…
More than two-thirds (68 per cent) of Canadian hiring managers are reporting an increase in employee productivity compared to last year, according to a new…
A third (34 per cent) of U.S. employees aged 50 and older are phasing into retirement, according to a new survey by WTW. The survey,…
Despite the prevalence of pregnancy loss, many employers still don’t have a plan in place that adequately supports employees experiencing this type of loss, says…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The concept of merit, excellence and intelligence — which is gaining traction in certain industries — can detract from the critical efforts employers are making…
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…
With all the focus on women’s health in the workplace in the past year, employers should be providing more support for pregnant employees by improving…
An article on declining mental health among Canadian workers was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five human resources,…
Heading into 2025, the workplace mental-health landscape in Canada continues to transform and grow. Employers continue to recognize that prioritizing mental health is a critical…
From the unlocking of pension benefits in Nova Scotia to new pay transparency rules in Ontario, stories about pension and employment legislation caught the eyes…
In an increasingly polarized world, discussing politics in the workplace can be harmful to employees and negatively impact company culture, says Jasmine Escalera, a career…
While Canadian privacy laws allow employers to track employees in a remote or hybrid working arrangement, this surveillance must be related to their job. “Employers…
Only 23 per cent of U.S. employees feel educated on company goals, compared to 84 per cent of leaders who say they’re effectively communicating business goals, objectives and key…
Employment Hero, an Australia-based human resources and employee benefits consultant, is acquiring Toronto-based HR consultant Humi. The acquisition, valued at more than $100 million, is…
An article on the issues that Canadian pension plan sponsors are considering in 2025 was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are…