It’s no secret that the cost of living has jumped significantly in Canada over the last five years. Between the price of groceries, mortgages/rents and…
On Dec. 10, Benefits Canada’s 2024 Future of Work Summit brought together key industry leaders to discuss pressing human resources issues, such as attraction and retention; diversity, equity and inclusion;…
Two-thirds (67 per cent) of employers say there’s currently a shortage of skilled workers in their industry and 58 per cent anticipate a skilled labour…
A majority (65 per cent) of Canadian employers say they have or are working on implementing a diversity, equity and inclusion policy, while 44 per…
Amazon’s Career Choice program provides employees with skills training that leads to career advancement, whether it be in their current trajectory or an entirely new…
An article on why a majority of Canadians are planning to switch jobs this year was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here…
In light of upcoming changes to Ontario’s employment leave policies, as well as new requirements for job postings, it’s important for employers to review and…
More than three-quarters (79 per cent) of Canadian employees say their overall well-being has significantly improved due to the greater flexibility offered by hybrid working,…
Bell Let’s Talk Day provides an opportunity to promote internal mental-health resources to employees and establish more open communication, says Jessica Reid, the company’s director…
Six in 10 Canadian (57 per cent) employees say they’re either in the process of moving employers or may seek new employment in the next…
Half (51 per cent) of North American employees say they feel less fulfilled compared to five years ago, with hybrid workers feeling more fulfilled than…
The previous year was an interesting one in the world of employee benefits plans. Over the previous 12 months, employers have navigated the explosion of…
While ‘Blue Monday’ may highlight the importance of employee mental health, supporting workers’ psychological safety is a year-round duty, says Mara Notarfonzo, vice-president of total…
While more than two-thirds of global companies say they’ve implemented a formal policy requiring employees to be in the office for a minimum number of…
In the five years since the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus pandemic, Canadian benefits plan sponsors have adapted their offerings and continue to apply…
The federal government has put together a $6.5-billion aid package and is making temporary changes to the employment insurance program to support Canadian businesses and…
When the World Health Organization declared a pandemic on March 11, 2020, companies across Canada scrambled to shift their employees to home setups. For the…
Quebec’s approach to legislation impacting remote workers’ rights holds lessons for the rest of Canada, says Geneviève Beaudin, a Montreal-based partner in Lavery de Billy…
John Deere & Co.’s shareholders are reaffirming the company’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, voting overwhelmingly against a resolution targeting its DEI efforts, according…
Most Canadian benefits plan sponsors (89 per cent) and members (73 per cent) agree their workplace environment supports mental wellness, according to the 2024 Benefits…
The YVR’s manager of workplace well-being discusses new mental-health initiatives, supporting a growing workforce and landscape photography. Q: What new programs or initiatives are you…
Amid a decline in employee bonuses, it’s important for employers to reassess their attraction and retention strategies through channels such as employee feedback, says Martin…