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Survey finds unlimited vacation a top driver of employee belonging, engagement

Employees who have unlimited vacation are 43 per cent more likely to feel a sense of belonging at work, according to a new survey by…

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  • November 15, 2023 November 14, 2023
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RBC, BMO commit to racial equity audits after shareholder pressure

The Royal Bank of Canada and Bank of Montreal have committed to racial equity audits after facing pressure from shareholders. Jeff Lanthier, a spokesperson from…

Stellantis, Unifor agreement includes transition to CAAT DBplus pension plan

The union representing 8,200 Stellantis employees has ratified a three-year collective agreement that includes pension gains. On Jan. 1, 2025, employees hired on or after…

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  • November 14, 2023 November 13, 2023
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48% of Canadian employers feel pressure to meet DEI targets when hiring: survey

Half (48 per cent) of Canadian employers say they feel pressure to meet diversity, equity and inclusion requirements when hiring new candidates, according to a…

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  • November 10, 2023 November 10, 2023
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57% of U.S. women say they don’t make enough to save for retirement: survey

More than half (57 per cent) of U.S. women say they don’t earn enough to save for retirement and 26 per cent say they agree…

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  • November 10, 2023 November 10, 2023
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on Fidelity Canada’s win in the Future of work strategy category at Benefits Canada‘s 2023 Workplace Benefits Awards was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the…

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  • November 10, 2023 November 9, 2023
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Half of European employers say employees complying with in-person work policies: survey

Just half (52 per cent) of European employers say their employees comply with in-person work policies, according to a new survey by employment law firm…

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  • November 9, 2023 November 8, 2023
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Ontario plans to require salary ranges be included in job postings

Under new legislation announced Monday, Ontario employers could soon be required to include salary ranges in job postings and disclose if artificial intelligence is part…

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Expert panel: How employers can align their benefits plan and DEI strategy

The documentation of formal diversity, equity and inclusion policies and approaches is one of the most significant changes to the Canadian workplace over the last…

  • By: Kim Siddall
  • November 7, 2023 November 6, 2023
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Just 31% of U.S. workers say their employer has asked for input on hybrid, remote working: survey

Just a third (31 per cent) of U.S. employees say their employers has asked for their input on remote and hybrid working arrangements, according to…

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  • November 6, 2023 November 6, 2023
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BMO providing paid leave top-up to military reservists on deployment, training

The Bank of Montreal is extending paid leave benefits to employees who are reservists with the Canadian Armed Forces. These employees will receive up to…

Fidelity Canada wins award for focusing on flexibility amid return-to-office rollout

Fidelity Canada’s flexible return-to-office rollout landed the company a win in the Future of work strategy category at Benefits Canada’s 2023 Workplace Benefits Awards on Oct. 20.…

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

An article on Lululemon Athletica Inc.’s win in the Financial wellness category at Benefits Canada‘s 2023 Workplace Benefits Awards was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the last week.…

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  • November 3, 2023 November 2, 2023
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Survey finds four in 10 employees have taken mental-health leave

Half (51 per cent) of employers say mental-health leaves of absence are increasing and four in 10 employees said they’ve taken a leave of absence…

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  • March 28, 2025 March 25, 2025
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All generations of employees embracing flexible work since start of pandemic: survey

While generation Z and millennial employees report the highest levels of satisfaction from flexible working arrangements, employees across all generations have increasingly embraced flexible work…

2025 Workplace Benefits Awards to open on March 31

Calling all employers and plan sponsors — the 2025 Workplace Benefits Awards will open for entries on Monday, March 31. This year, Benefits Canada is…

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

An article on an Ontario court’s decision that an employer’s return-to-workplace request amounted to constructive dismissal was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week.…

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  • March 28, 2025 March 27, 2025
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Ontario court rules employer’s return-to-workplace request amounts to constructive dismissal

Ontario’s small claims court has ruled that recalling an employee from a remote working arrangement to in-person work can amount to a constructive dismissal giving…

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

An article on a series of court cases dealing with remote working arrangements in Quebec was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here…

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  • March 14, 2025 March 13, 2025
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How employers can manage employee expectations amid shifting workplaces, duties

When Nikelle Inman started a new job coaching first-generation college students, she looked forward to meeting with them one-on-one to talk about how to surmount…

Communication of benefits, transparency keys to supporting employee mental-health amid tariff dispute: expert

Amid the ongoing tariff dispute between Canada and the U.S., employers can support employee mental health by reminding them of available mental-health benefits and being…

How 5 employers are designing mental-health benefits that cater to a diverse workforce

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…