Top Stories in Human resources

How to streamline benefits plans during a merger or acquisition

When a company is undergoing a merger or acquisition, it’s important to maintain consistency regarding benefits plans and streamline the process as much as possible.…

  • By: Sadie Janes
  • December 13, 2024 December 12, 2024
  • 08:54

Q&A with Marriott Hotels of Canada’s Candice Li

The hospitality company’s pension and benefits manager discusses gen Z in the workforce, student debt repayment programs and family vacations. Q: What new programs or…

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Five Canadian cities ranked among world’s top locations for work-life balance: report

Several Canadian cities rank among the best global locations for work-life balance, according to a new report by Mercer. The report ranked cities according to…

  • By: Staff
  • December 12, 2024 December 12, 2024
  • 15:00
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Majority of North American employers linking employee productivity to total rewards strategy in 2025: survey

Three-quarters (75 per cent) of Canadian employers and 66 per cent of U.S. employers say employee productivity is a key focus for 2025, with most…

  • By: Staff
  • December 12, 2024 December 11, 2024
  • 09:00
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55% of women employees want to improve financial literacy: survey

More than half (55 per cent) of women employees say they want to improve their financial literacy, compared to 52 per cent of all workers,…

  • By: Staff
  • December 10, 2024 December 11, 2024
  • 15:00
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31% of Canadian employees rely on gig work to help cover expenses: survey

A third (31 per cent) of Canadian employees say they rely on gig work in some capacity to help cover regular expenses, according to a…

  • By: Staff
  • December 9, 2024 December 6, 2024
  • 15:00

88% of employees with disabilities, neurodivergence have disclosed their condition at work: survey

The majority (88 per cent) of employees with a disability or who are neurodivergent have chosen to disclose their condition to at least one person…

  • By: Staff
  • December 6, 2024 December 6, 2024
  • 15:00

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

An article on the impact of Canadian pension income on federal and provincial tax revenues was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here…

  • By: Staff
  • December 6, 2024 December 5, 2024
  • 09:00
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How employers can support employee financial wellness during the holidays

With the return of the holiday shopping season, employees may be tempted to spend more than they planned, despite the rising cost in living. According…

Extendicare, Unifor agreements include multiple benefits gains

The union representing 1,750 employees at Extendicare’s long-term care facilities across Ontario has ratified multiple three-year collective agreements that include benefits gains. The agreements include…

  • By: Staff
  • December 4, 2024 December 3, 2024
  • 15:00

So long foosball, hello savings: How work perks are evolving amid the rising cost of living

The workplace programs, tools and supports that employees value have changed over the last four years, leading many employers to pause certain office perks, such…

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Employers that support employees with disabilities more productive, profitable: report

Employers that provide opportunities for employees with disabilities are more productive and generate higher revenue, according to a new report by the Canadian Council on…

  • By: Staff
  • December 2, 2024 November 29, 2024
  • 15:00
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on employees’ views of employer-sponsored benefits plans was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five human resources,…

  • By: Staff
  • November 29, 2024 November 28, 2024
  • 09:00

My Take: More employer support needed for pregnant employees

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…

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

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,…

  • By: Staff
  • January 3, 2025 January 2, 2025
  • 09:00

Expert panel: Communication, technology shaping employers’ mental-health strategies in 2025

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…

Top 10 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of 2024

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…

  • By: Staff
  • December 23, 2024 December 19, 2024
  • 09:00

Why employers should have a policy addressing political discourse in the office

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…

What do employers need to know about monitoring employees in remote, hybrid working arrangements?

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: survey

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…

  • By: Staff
  • January 13, 2025 January 13, 2025
  • 15:00

Employment Hero acquiring Humi

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…

  • By: Staff
  • January 10, 2025 January 9, 2025
  • 15:00

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

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…

  • By: Staff
  • January 10, 2025 January 9, 2025
  • 09:00